Attendees of the Spring 2019 SMCo Thrift National Training Conference came from far and near. They represented more than 40 different organizations and varying amounts of experience in thrift – from contemplating the launch of a thrift enterprise to seasoned professionals managing multiple stores. The packed room was filled not only with people but lots […]
Luck Favors the Prepared
More than a century ago, Louis Pasteur said “Chance favors the prepared mind.” Still today, the prepared reap an abundance of luck in their favor. Recently, thrift stores across the country have seen a swell of donations, thanks in part to the new Netflix series, Tidying Up with Marie Kondo. Netflix has people (serenely) […]
Recap of the Fall 2018 SMCo Thrift National Training Conference
Another event has come and gone. And it was amazing. Having more of my team there would be better. I really felt this conference was valuable. I learned thrift is a different animal than regular retail … and is actually manufacturing. I had not thought of it in this manner. The most valuable thing I […]
Recap of the Spring 2018 SMCo Thrift National Training Conference
April 18th to 20th was filled with the sharing of non-traditional ideas, some challenging conversations and hands-on learning, all in an effort to Do Thrift Better. And while the most recent SMCo Thrift National Conference built upon the foundation of previous events, it certainly had its own “flavor”, due in no small part to the […]
Pricing to Value Is Like Eating Trail Mix
Of all the content produced by SMCo Thrift, this topic is likely the one that can have the greatest, and most immediate, impact on the profitability of your thrift operation. Second only to an abundant supply of donations, pricing to value your donated items is vital to the growth of your organization. Thrift Stores and […]
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