It may not be much of a negative hit to main stream retailers, but shoppers are increasingly opting to go to resellers and thrift shops for back-to-school clothing. In many cases, it is not a question of being unable to afford department store prices, but kids and their parents simply shopping for fun - and designer - clothing that has often been barely worn. Click here for the full article.

This recent research estimates that there may be 25,000 thrift and retail store locations in the United States. Sales at Goodwill Industries have grown almost 70% in the past five years. It may be hardly a dent in the total back-to-school sales figures, but consumers may be looking to cut costs in a lot of areas these days. An indicator for the fall selling season?

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