According to IBISWorld, U.S. thrift stores generated roughly $14.8 billion in revenue in 2024, up at a 3.7 percent CAGR over the past five years IBISWorld. First Research estimates the used-merchandise industry as a whole—thrift, consignment and resale—at about $15 billion annually, reflecting strong consumer appetite for sustainable shopping. In Winchester, local thrift shops combine community impact with curated inventories, making every purchase count.
All proceeds from the Winchester Area SPCA Thrift Shop go directly to the no-kill animal shelter, funding adoption, spay/neuter programs and emergency medical care. Relocated to its current campus in 2018, the shop now generates about $100,000 annually, each dollar boosting the SPCA’s operating account. Open seven days a week with generous drop-off hours, its loading-dock setup welcomes donations that turn into lifesaving resources for local pets.
As part of the region’s nonprofit hospice provider, Blue Ridge Care operates multiple thrift locations, including the Winchester shop at 116 Featherbed Lane. Every sale supports end-of-life care and community grief services, while its e-recycling program gives unwanted electronics a second life. With donations accepted daily and an emphasis on affordable household goods and furniture, Blue Ridge Care transforms secondhand items into compassionate care.
Twice Is Nice blends consignment with community, offering women’s fashions sized XS–XL alongside fair-trade gifts and home goods. Founder Amber—an art-history graduate—curates every rack, hosting seasonal trunk sales and pop-ups that turn shopping into a social event. The boutique not only recirculates high-quality apparel but also gives consignees cash or store credit when items sell within 60 days.
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