A survey done by Value Village shows ‘thrifters’ aren’t buying used out of necessity — they are doing it for the thrill of the hunt and the good deals.
Value Village thrift stores released results from their ‘Shopping Survey’ in advance of National Thrift Shop Day on Monday (Aug. 17).
Today’s “thrifters” aren’t shopping thrift out of necessity; 76 per cent of Canadians are choosing thrift with the top two reasons being that it’s cost-effective and feels like a treasure hunt. The new data about Canadians’ shopping behaviours also highlights: 79 per cent of Canadians agree that it’s important that they get a good deal or value on the items they buy; 36 per cent of Canadians place importance on finding unique items for their wardrobes or homes and 80 per cent of Canadians prioritize the environment in their lifestyle or shopping habits, and 72 per cent feel it’s essential that they recycle.
The survey results show that close to 80 per cent of Canadian respondents have shopped at thrift stores, and 33 percent of Canadian thrift shoppers visit thrift stores at least monthly.
