Non-Profit Thrift Stores in Metro Vancouver Struggle as Rents Soar

Shopper stunned by cashier's unexpected question after discovering white whale at local thrift store: 'I wasn't expecting to find this one'

An elated thrifter posted on Reddit about finding an adorable and valuable antique cuckoo clock for mere dollars. The Reddit post featured two pictures of this intricate clock, one of it wrapped up on the thrift store shelf, and one of it proudly hung on OP's wall. The post was titled, "Look what I picked up for TEN BUCKS." Photo Credit: Reddit Photo Credit: Reddit The happy thrifter added in the caption that it was "one of my white whales, I th…

Non-profit thrift stores in Metro Vancouver struggle as rents soar

The operators of non-profit thrift stores in Metro Vancouver say the region's expensive real estate market is making it difficult for them to make money, and that's keeping them from being able to help their communities.

How the Rescue Mission Drives Change Through Retail and Data

Making waves across New York State, Thrifty Shopper has an impressive 65-year history and shows no signs of slowing down, now operating nearly 20 locations. They sell gently used, hand-selected items at very reasonable prices and although clothes are their main source of revenue, they also offer home goods, toys, books, furniture and more. More […]

Metro Vancouver non-profit thrift stores say they're facing tough times as rents continue to rise #BCNews #Canada #CDNNews #WesternCanada #BC

The operators of non-profit thrift stores in Metro Vancouver say the region’s expensive real estate market is making it difficult for them to make money, and that’s keeping them from being able to help their communities. Burnaby Association for South East Side (BASES) Family Thrift Store in Burnaby, B.C., says it will soon have to close because of increasingly unaffordable rent. “We know we can run a successful business. We’ve done it for 12 yea…