Thrift Stores Research Articles

The underground: Alternative scenes and clothing styles in Costa Rica during the 1990s

During the 1990s, Costa Rica experienced a growth in young bands performing emergent music genres. From a post-subcultural approach, this article argues that a varied array of young bands from different musical genres and scenes created a sense of unity and support that led to the creation of what was known as ‘the underground scene’ during the 1990s. The ‘underground scene’ served as a platform that opened up a series of spaces that were alternative to the mainstream, where youth groups were able to perform their music and create new styles. In these new spaces, members of the underground developed new clothing styles linked to their musical tastes. By interviewing members of different alternative rock and reggae bands, information was gathered and analysed to visualize the development of these scenes. Members of the scene established their clothing styles based on their icons and could be identified within a specific genre due to their dress. Aesthetics were a mix of influences and bands that came directly from western countries. Americanas (thrift stores) was youth’s primary outlet for clothing hunting and they adopted current styles directly from the United States.

DISMANTLING WASTED KNITWEAR INTO A REUSABLE MATERIAL TO PREVENT WASTEFULNESS IN ISLAM

In the Islamic faith, there is an emphasis on the importance of avoiding wastefulness. According to Salau (2020), Muslims are encouraged to be mindful of their consumption and use resources responsibly, discouraging excessive wastefulness known as "israf." The act of recycling and repurposing materials is seen as positive and aligns with this principle. In Malaysia, there is a growing issue of textile waste. According to (Khalid, 2021) Approximately 195,300 tons of fabric waste are discarded in the country, accounting for 6.3% of the total 3.1 million tons of solid waste that ends up in landfills. The abundance of clothing in thrift stores is a consequence of the fast fashion industry's rapid production, resulting in lower quality and cheaper prices. To address this problem, a research innovation has identified discarded winter knitwear as a viable material and developed a successful process to convert it into reusable material. This innovation aims to create new products from transformed knitwear, thereby helping consumers reduce textile waste in landfills by providing them with reusable recycled material.

Analisis Risiko Operasional Berbasis Pendekatan Enterprise Risk Management Pada Usaha Thrift Online Yodhsi Fashion Cirebon

The Thrifting Shop has become one of the Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) that have experienced significant development over the past few years. The current era of globalization has led to consumer behavior influencing the lives of the general public. This is influenced by changing habits and lifestyles. This behavior requires a larger budget, as it is no longer just about meeting needs but also about satisfying desires. Currently, there is a trend towards second-hand clothing (fashion thrift) to meet the increasing demand of consumers, considering that times have changed, buying second-hand clothes has become a trend and a lifestyle that is growing rapidly in Indonesia. Therefore, many new business owners are trying to venture into this thrift business through online platforms like live e-commerce. When discussing the sustainability of a business, it is undeniable that it will face risks. These risks are not only caused by internal factors but also by external factors that force us to be more vigilant in facing these risks. These risks do not only appear in large businesses but also in small-scale businesses like SMEs. This study aims to identify operational risks, their causes, and their impact on business activities and find solutions to address operational risks that occur. The research object is Yodshi Fashion, which is one of the online thrift stores in Cirebon. This study uses a qualitative method with data collection techniques through online observation and interviews with business owners, as well as an analysis based on Enterprise Risk Management (ERM). The research results show that there are operational risks, such as the mismatch between the quality of clothes and stock with customer demand, fluctuations in live traffic on e-commerce, high administrative costs on e-commerce, intense competition among online thrift sellers, a large number of PHP customers during live sales, and the cancellation of COD orders by customers. These risks include internal and external operational risks with a high risk level that occurs in Yodshi Fashion Cirebon. These operational risks can affect the quality of products presented and disrupt the service process for customers. Risk management is crucial for operational activities to minimize and prevent the possibility of risks that can cause losses for Yodshi Fashion Cirebon.

Utilizing Technology To Boost Brand Recognition In Sales of Thrift Stores

The purpose of this study is to ascertain how Instagram and EWOM affect customer happiness and brand trust. Brand trust can be raised by introducing products on Instagram and featuring recommendations from customers who have made purchases. Thrifting is a company that is expanding right now, particularly among the young people in our study. A total of 209 thrift store shoppers made up the sample. The findings demonstrate that Instagram has a direct and indirect impact on brand trust and satisfaction. This isn't the case, though, with EWOM, which has no bearing on the brand through satisfaction. Social media can be utilized more by proprietors of thrift stores to promote their products and increase consumer confidence in the brands they carry.

Social media marketing and sales performance of thrift stores in San Jose, Occidental Mindoro

Social media marketing and sales performance of thrift stores in San Jose, Occidental Mindoro

Consumer Shift from Fast Fashion to Thrift Fashion: An Application of Goal Framing Theory

Thrift fashion represents the fastest-growing trend on Instagram. Although consumers are still skeptical about thrift, its increasing popularity among young Indian consumers remains under-researched. Thus, this article analyzes the responsible factors shaping consumers’ purchase intention toward Instagram thrift stores. Responses from 206 Instagram thrift store followers were received using a self-administered questionnaire. Structural equation modeling in SPSS AMOS 21 tests the proposed research model. Six factors influencing consumers’ purchase intention were identified after reviewing relevant literature on the topic. Results indicate that the gain goal frame (economic value), hedonic goal frame (perceived concern and hedonic value), and electronic word-of-mouth significantly influence consumers’ purchase decisions. However, the impact of the normative goal frame (environmental concern) and fashion consciousness was insignificant. The findings of this study could help Instagram thrift store owners plan their communication strategies by identifying the motivating and demotivating factors of conscious consumers’ purchase intention. It is the first empirical article to understand the factors influencing the purchase intention of Indian consumers while purchasing from Instagram thrift fashion stores.

The Impact of Thrift Stores

The fashion industry's environmental impact drives the search for sustainable solutions. Thrift stores, particularly Goodwill, emerge as key players, advocating for reuse and recycling. This study assesses Goodwill's role in sustainable fashion through a case study, blending qualitative and quantitative data. Results emphasize Goodwill's significance in diverting textiles from landfills and fostering sustainable consumption. Keywords- Thrift store, sustainable fashion, Goodwill Industries, circular economy, reuse, recycling

Customer Interest in E-Commerce Live Streaming for Fashion Thrift Repurchases Systematic Literature Review

The rapid advancement of technology has revolutionized various aspects of human life, including online shopping and information exchange via the internet. One method to do online shopping is through e-commerce. The online shopping landscape continues to evolve with the emergence of E-Commerce Live Streaming (ECLS) as a new and interactive platform for consumer engagement. This research explores the utilization of ECLS as a medium to repurchase thrift fashion, a trend driven by sustainable fashion preferences and digital retail innovation. This research analyzes the factors influencing consumer repurchase intention in the thrift fashion industry to support local clothing sellers. ECLS combines real-time video broadcasting with interactive features, creating an immersive shopping experience that goes beyond traditional online retail. Researchers selected 30 articles that were most relevant to the topic. We looked at the key drivers shaping this intersection by adopting a multidisciplinary approach, including a literature review and qualitative analysis. From the appeal of personalized advice to the excitement of witnessing the appearance of products in real-time, consumers are attracted to the unique advantages that modern technology offers in the context of sustainable fashion choices. The results show that affordable prices, good quality of goods, and the uniqueness and diversity of products are the main factors that influence repurchase interest in thrift stores. In addition, environmental awareness and sentimental value of second-hand goods also contribute significantly to repurchase intention.

PENGARUH SIKAP UTILITARIAN DAN SIKAP HEDONIS TERHADAP MINAT BELI PRODUK BRANDED BEKAS DI SURAKARTA

Many types of clothing models create a feeling of desire for ownership among consumers, even though used clothing and frugal lifestyles are also increasingly being implemented in society around the world. Thrifting has become an important trend because it offers individuals an alternative to fulfill their fashion needs and desires. This surge in popularity has given thrift stores a boost, creating a sustainable market for used clothing. This increasing trend is expected to continue, with projected total product sales in 2022. This study aims to test utilitarian behavior on the desire to buy and provide an evaluation of luxury lifestyles on the desire to buy. This study uses a quantitative type with clear and focused calculations, this study was conducted with the main focus being Solo Raya students, the way to collect respondents was purposive sampling. Adopted from a study by Malhotra (2006:291), the questions asked must have a sample of 10 x or at least 5 x the questions, the sample calculation was carried out and found 90 respondents. This study uses main data with results using a questionnaire whose scale is Likert. Data findings were processed using the SPSS program. The findings of this study are that utilitarian behavior has a positive and significant impact on the desire to make a purchase. Luxury lifestyle behavior has a positive and significant impact on the desire to make purchases.

STUDY OF CONSUMER PREFERENCES TO SUPPORT THE MARKETING STRATEGY OF THE THRIFT CLOTHING BUSINESS

With the increasing number of thrift shops and traditional markets on Lombok Island, researchers view research in relation to consumer behavior and marketing strategies as very important. The purpose of this study is to analyze consumer preferences as a supporter of the marketing strategy of the thrift clothing business on Lombok Island. In-depth interviews were conducted with five key informants of this study who are business people and consumers of thrift clothing who have shopped at least five times at markets or thrift stores on Lombok Island. The results of this study show that thrift clothing consumers mostly make purchases offline of daily wear and clothing to work. In addition, consumers buy thrift clothes because of the availability of various brands from various countries such as Korea, Japan, and America. The reason for consumer preference in purchasing thrift clothing is because of the much cheaper price, much better quality of materials, the availability of various unique models to meet the needs of consumer fashion styles, and a little awareness of environmental sustainability. The result of this study provides an overview of consumer preference patterns that can be used in the preparation of marketing strategies, namely in terms of price, products, and distribution channels. Theoretically, the results of this study also enrich the wealth of knowledge in the field of consumer behavior, especially regarding consumer preferences in purchasing used clothes.

Incidental sustainability? Notes from a thrift store in Germany

This article introduces Fairkauf, a charitable thrift store, in Stuttgart, Germany and analyzes its work and participation in alternative economies of reuse, repair, repurposing, sharing, and care, and the store’s contributions to ecological and social sustainability. Thrift stores are contemporary responses to overproduction, hyper-consumption, social inequality, and ecological degradation. This article provides a nuanced ethnographic description of a thrift store. Such stores are often overlooked, yet they play a crucial role in individual and urban sustainability efforts. They are spaces of incidental sustainability that do not loudly advertise their work, but quietly help thrifters pursue more ecological lifestyles and help cities divert huge quantities of materials from landfills and incinerators. Thrift stores’ labor connects thrifters to activities and networks of often similarly hidden sustainability efforts by ordinary people across the world. Theoretically, I engage the role of thrift stores in alternative economies that contribute to more ecologically and socially sustainable lifeworlds and futures.

The Evocative wardrobe : establishing emotional durability to accelerate circular economy in fashion

Global fashion waste, sustainability, and the circular economy are concepts that are increasingly gaining popularity not only in the world but also in Sri Lanka. The Fashion Revolution, organizations such as the Ellen MacArthur Foundation and brands such as Patagonia spearhead this movement in which the idea of circular economy is promoted, and action is taken to reduce the impact on global fashion waste and issues such as overconsumption and overproduction of clothes. Sri Lanka’s capital city Colombo itself, contains landfills filled with unwanted clothes and materials. Furthermore, garment manufacturing is Sri Lanka’s single biggest industry, but it also produces tens of thousands of textile waste every year. However, it can be seen that there is an increase in online Thrift Stores selling secondhand clothing, fashion brands that upcycle clothes, movements such as the Goodlife Foundation, and companies such as the Hirdaramani Group carrying out projects related to fashion waste. It can also be seen that The Colombo Fashion Week (CFW) in association with the Responsible Fashion Movement (RFM), has come out with a specific action-oriented impact on each garment presented on the ramp, under a program titled Responsibility In Fashion.

Selling Thrift: Work Practices in an American Thrift Store

Thrift, in its simplest definition, is the practice of using resources in a considered way. The concept has long been employed as a moral trope to condemn or promote a variety of human practices. In the literature, thrift is addressed as it is played out in consumption in and around the household as a way of preserving and saving resources. Thrift stores form part of a thrift economy and, as the receiver of divested objects from the household and a site for thrifty consumption practices, they present aspects of thrift in a variety of ways. In this article, I look at thrift as it relates to work and organizational practices in an American thrift store. Although often linked to work ethics, thrift has mainly been proposed as a moral concept guiding individual and not organizational practices. In order to explore the value of thrift in the thrift store, I present parts of my ethnographic research on second-hand markets. Examining work practices as “thrifty” shows how economic prudence is paired with material frugality and community concern. This, I argue, has significant effect on the flow of consumer goods, as resources flow through the thrift store and appear to be spent, not saved.

Fall 1994, and: Then again, all things ((being equal))

Fall 1994, and: Then again, all things ((being equal)) Saleem Hue Penny (bio) Keywords poetry, Saleem Hue, Penny, disability poetry, erasure poem, dialect, car accident, Lowcountry poet, Deaf, erasure Fall 1994 To Whom It May Concern, I am grateful that my three children are thriving and flourishing at Heath-wood Hall Episcopal SchooI. The opportunity to attend your School has changed our lives. However, with the new dress code requirements it is difficult to buy polo shirts, khaki pants, a pair of brown shoes, and a pair of black shoes. for three children, since we are not wealthy. I am resourceful and do most of our clothing shopping at thrift stores. My pastor's wife distributed black and white flyers for discount purchases from the Children's Exchange clothing swap last Sunday. Unfortunately, I was unable to get enough clothes for my children to last them the full year it seems the word has caught on about the sale . Especially in this recession, everyone loves a bargain, even if they don't need it. I am writing to humbly ask for clothing assistance. Especially since they are each one of a handful of Black students in their respective grades, I am worried they will stick out. I want them to feel confident and secure. After recently stealing the gym uniform of my son, who is not the fastest, but is a kind, fair team player, a classmate then urinated on it. I appreciate Assistant Coach Williams swiftly replacing the shirt and shorts. However, it is disheartening that so many bystanders remained silent and only after two days of the class losing recess privileges did a student finally come forward. Head Coach Taylor allowed the student to remain anonymous. Avoiding additional embarrassment was a priority, so gym staff declined to inform the student's parents. Please consider my request for clothing assistance so my children (who take pride in their appearance) will be in compliance with the dress code. Your support will allow me to meet the basic needs of my family. I hope this letter finds you well. Sincerely, Ms. Olethea Penny [End Page 647] Then again, all things ((being equal)) after Jasper "Ninn" Washington (1937–2005)& Stacy "Tire Man" Washington (1975–2021 a quarter mile behind/ they see the popeye of the Cressida wagon's dusty tail light/ barrelingdown the road/ track rods shot, power steering grunts/ now, maybe one quarter of a mile, then she'll cutthe wheel hard/ clear the eroding culvert pipe, pull onto the side yard grass—that one perennially scorcheddiagonal patch/ let's move cuzzo, they back early from the store/ c'mon, push it, y'all—turbo boost time!/big league chew spit out/ like mike, rookie tongues out/ making whooshing sounds to go fast/ & faster/ still, like momma'n'them gone whup us/—make us hold still like—/ i don't wanna pick my own switch/dire reminders signal muscle reserves fire/ we spin our pedals/ like egg beater/ like cotton gin/ like don't say nothing, better keep on stirring/ you little boys weren't too tired to stealoff to Mr Joe's for candy?—no— so you better buck up, quit looking at me with them puppy dog eyes/ these beans ain't magic & caint shuck theyselves, & you ain't Jack … so they yes ma'am'ed/ stayed on task for/ almost a minute and a half/hours await/ summer sadness blossoms from the bottomlessness of their buckets/competing with cicadas screeching across the creek/ their gaze keeps drifting/ something summoning them to go/ back [End Page 648] down the road/ see if auntie's mailbox really did get baseball-batted-in last night/the family used to all be here … / but again & again, kinkeep going down the road/ (pulled, tugged, yanked, who knows?)/ the unspoken we cannot hold: how last week, those crackerschased Uncle Jasper straight into that hairpin/ bald wheels too old togrip/ too broke for anti-lock brakes, so he just went into the ditch/—(this the script the adults voted to tell the kids)/— the string bean boys slide their buckets close, lean in like, you thinkthe grownups...

Sustainable value creation in sharing economy: Conceptual framework proposition and application in Brazilian offline communities

The Sharing Economy (SE) provides solutions for sustainable issues. This business model presents some characteristics that foster sustainable value creation, considering the triple bottom line perspective. Therefore, this paper provides a conceptual framework that integrates seven SE characteristics to eighteen sustainable value creation managerial practices (factors), identifying twenty-four sustainable benefits (considering the triple bottom line perspective). To refine the conceptual framework, we conducted multiple case studies in three small Brazilian local businesses from offline communities in the fashion sector. Through the empirical evidence and the identification of benefits through the relationship between the SE characteristics and sustainable value creation managerial practices, we propose seven propositions. The empirical findings also allowed identifying sustainable value creation managerial practices not described in the literature, representing an advance in the subject. Besides, the framework's refinement allowed company managers to understand the management practices that stand out in their business and generate sustainable value. This research can also encourage shared fashion businesses by highlighting second-hand stores (thrift stores) and shared closets. Finally, this study contributes to SE business models by adopting a broader, interdisciplinary approach to the concept of sustainable value creation.

Kawaii Affective Assemblages

Kawaii Affective Assemblages

The Incorporation of Service-Learning into a Management Course: A Case Study of a Charity Thrift Store

(1) Background: A charity thrift store commonly takes on employees with disabilities, but such a business model creates many challenges to overcome, as will be described. This research focuses on the satisfaction of such individuals taking service-learning courses. (2) Methods: The five management functions are planning, organization, leadership, coordination, and control. Service-learning students learn management theory to apply in practice. To test the quality of their learning, a reliability analysis, descriptive statistics, and T-test were carried out using the questionnaire survey method. (3) Results: First, there is a need for education, training, and process improvements for internal staff. Then, efforts must be made to improve customers’ perception of the charity thrift store, e.g., via beautification. Beyond that, institutional promotion may be an option, as are social media posting suggestions. Finally, real serving experience enables those in training to engage in critical self-reflection. The results of the questionnaire survey show that the students most satisfied with the service-learning training are those seeking to work in social care, rather than retail, but that all service-learning students were at least somewhat satisfied with the training provided. Significant differences were observed in service-learning satisfaction related to the students’ gender and identity. (4) Conclusions: Students’ self-reflections can enhance their self-growth and problem-solving skills. Additionally, this management course awakens respect among the students for those with disabilities. After their satisfaction is reviewed, college students are willing to continue to participate in the service-learning. This course offers sustainable results by supplying a steady stream of trained workers to charity thrift stores.

Consumer orientations of secondhand fashion shoppers: The role of shopping frequency and store type

As demand for secondhand fashion grows, the objective of this study is to examine consumer orientations of secondhand shoppers to determine whether they differ by shopping frequency, and store type. Hypotheses were developed for orientations of frugality, ecological-consciousness, materialism, nostalgia-proneness, style-consciousness and fashion-consciousness. A quantitative online survey of female-identifying participants (N = 515) was administered. All consumer orientations, except materialism, varied according to secondhand shopping frequency and store type. Orientations generally increased with shopping frequency. Nostalgia-proneness was associated with shopping at thrift stores, ecological-consciousness was associated with consignment stores and markets, and style-consciousness was consistent across shoppers for all store types.

Phonography Culture

Phonography Culture

An Examination of the Effects on Low-Income Communities by the “Takeover” of Thrift Store Clothing by Resellers

Thrift reselling refers to when individuals purchase large quantities of clothing from thrift shops to resell at a higher price in order to make profit. As this new form of making income becomes more popular, so does a concern about how thrift reselling may affect low income communities who rely on local thrift stores for clothing. This study proposes to find a correlation between low income communities and thrift resellers and seeks to find how and if thrift resellers may negatively affect the accessibility of clothing for low income individuals. By distributing a survey across Los Angeles County residents who qualify as low income, this study concludes that thrift resellers affect low income communities negatively due to their overconsumption of clothing at thrift shops, leading to not enough clothing left over for low income individuals. The implications of this study serve to provide research on how to improve the lives of those residing in low income communities.