In Trump's America, Goodwill stores thrive

 

Photo by retiring Guy

Headline:  New York Times, 1/26/2026

Kim Bhasin and Sophia June report:

Goodwill stores are thriving. That is good news for the nonprofit organization that oversees Goodwill, the world’s largest thrift store chain. But it also signals that Americans in an uncertain economy are trying to stretch their dollars as far as possible. The organization, Goodwill Industries, said it surpassed $7 billion in revenue — a record — from its 3,400 stores in 2025, up roughly 7 percent from the previous year.

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