Thrifting

• Saskatoon shoppers turning to second-hand swaps in greater numbers

  As the cost of living continues to rise, more people are ditching traditional stores and malls to turn to thrifting for the latest fashions.

  Consumer

  Jun 5
  
• Thrift store summer? Data shows Canadians looking to save as costs bite

  The survey results are part of a growing trend of Canadians turning to thrift stores amidst the economic instability caused by the U.S. trade war and the war in Iran.

  Consumer

  May 26
  
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• Second-hand shopping becoming more popular amid rising costs

  With many communities in Saskatoon hosting neighbourhood garage sales, sellers say they are seeing more shoppers. Local thrift stores are seeing a similar pattern.

  Economy

  May 26
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• New survey shows Albertans turning to second-hand shopping

  With the current economic realities, thrift stores in Alberta are seeing an increase in shoppers, a spike they've never seen before.

  Economy

  Oct 3, 2024
• N.B. Kindness Closet aims to help people impacted by the criminal justice system, poverty

  The Kindness Closet is a boutique which aims to help people dealing with the criminal justice system and poverty receive training and access resources.

  Features

  Aug 13, 2023
• Almost 30% of Ontarians buying used goods monthly to help with cost of living: survey

  A total of 29 per cent of Ontarians who responded to a Paypal survey admitted to buying second-hand goods once a month, which is actually below the national average of 31 per cent.

  Canada

  Jun 14, 2023
• More Calgarians giving secondhand Christmas gifts this year: ‘You have to be prudent’

  Alberta's tough economic times have some Calgarians trying a new way to cut costs this holiday season.

  Consumer

  Nov 21, 2022
• Thrift store aims to make holiday gifts affordable for Winnipeggers

  High inflation is impacting the holiday season in the city and one woman is striving to make gifts more affordable for Winnipeggers.

  Canada

  Nov 13, 2022
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• The Great Closet Cleanout returns to Kelowna, B.C.

  The cleanout that happens twice a year during the fall and spring is taking place on Sunday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Laurel Packinghouse in Kelowna.

  Lifestyle

  Apr 24, 2022
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• Facebook Marketplace: The good, bad and ugly — and why Canadians remain loyal to declining platform

  Global News spoke to Canadians who use Facebook Marketplace, and whether they loved it, hated it or were scammed on it, some users just can't seem to quit the platform.

  Lifestyle

  Apr 12, 2022