Rag News: August 2018
After-Hours Thrift Donation Theft Theft of donations that are left at your store after hours has become a real issue regarding lost revenue. In order to combat the losses, thrift stores must find ways to counteract this trend, like for example: Ask donors through signage to leave donations only during regular attended hours. Provide […]
Rag News: July 2018
Weekly Performance Charts If I cannot see the net, how do I know if I scored a goal? The same applies to team member productivity results in a thrift store, backroom or thrift warehouse. The goals have to be clearly stated and visible so that your team can work toward the goal. Setting the […]
Rag News: June 2018
From the Mixed Rag to the Recycled Bag The circular economy is brought to life when mixed rags from America are sent to our re-manufacturing facility in India, where they are transformed into unique, one-of-a kind bags. During this process, we support local communities and charities in the USA, we help the environment by […]
Rag News: May 2018
The Impact of Human Resources in Salvage Recycling One of the key factors for success in the salvage recycling industry is mastering the process of packaging the used goods and ensuring that all salvage categories are being packaged to sell. There are many benefits to loading the maximum weight on a trailer or container, […]
Rag News: April 2018
Loading 40′ High Cube Containers for Export When we say that the used clothing industry is global, we really mean it. Based on a United Nations report, the USA and Canada alone exported used clothes for a value of $700 million in 2016. All charities running a thrift store can potentially benefit of this revenue […]
Rag News: March 2018
The Art of the Exchange Could your organization use some Big Box store returns such as bikes or clothing to supplement your thrift sales? If so, consider the option of trading a trailer load of like-new products in exchange for your mixed rags bales. In times when thrift stores have to be creative to raise […]
Rag News: February 2018
Capsacks: Rev Up Your Revenue Through Improved Packaging Every thrift store should know that capsacks are becoming a value-added packaging option. Why? Mainly because this packaging option opens their salvage products to new markets, offering higher buy prices. Many end-users are now requiring this packaging, especially for loads going overseas. Capsack categories include: paired used […]
Rag News: January 2018
Securing Used Goods Donations Under the Tax Cuts Act 2018 The new tax law means less taxpayers will use itemized deductions for their used clothing donations to charitable thrift stores. In order to offset the possibility of lower donation flow in both cash and material goods, charities must take their mission message to their communities […]
Rag News: December 2017
Tools of the Trade for Thrift Stores In order to maximize salvage revenue, a thrift store needs to have the best equipment for packaging and storing salvage product for a full 53’ trailer or 40’ HC container load. The following is a list of the required tools that can’t be missed in any warehouse: Baling […]
Rag News: November 2017
Creative Ideas To Expand Your Thrift donation We all know that donation volumes and frequency will drop with colder weather and holiday consumerism. Resourcefulness is key to finding ways to expand your donation base. Here are a few ideas: Hold holiday or post-holiday clothing drives at your store or at your charity offices. Contact other […]
