In August the National Association of Resale and Thrift Shops (Narts), which claims to be the world's largest resale trade association, said a survey of its membership about second quarter sales in 2009 compared to the same period in 2008 showed increasing turnover in the second-hand sector.
Buy it again According to the National Association of Resale and Thrift Shops (NARTS), the thrift industry generates nearly $2 billion in sales each year.
CPSC is cooperating with the National Safe Kids Campaign (Safe Kids), the Danny Foundation, and the National Association of Resale and Thrift Shops (NARTS) on the project.
The National Association of Resale and Thrift Shops estimates that in recent years there has been a 10 percent to 15 percent annual growth rate in the number of resale shops nationwide, said association President Trudy Miller.
Bicycle Products Suppliers Association * Consumer Specialty Products Association * Fashion-Incubator Association * Fashion Jewelry Trade Association * Game Manufacturers Association (GAMA) * Handmade Toy Alliance * International Art Materials Trade Association (NAMTA) * International Association of Skateboard Companies * International Sleep Products Association * Juvenile Products Manufacturers Association * Motorcycle Industry Council * National Association of Manufacturers * National Association of Resale and Thrift Shops * National Bulk Vendors Association * National School Supply & Equipment Association * Specialty Vehicle Institute of America * Sporting Goods Manufacturers Association * Toy Industry Association
Bicycle Products Suppliers Association * Consumer Specialty Products Association * Fashion-Incubator Association * Fashion Jewelry Trade Association * Game Manufacturers Association (GAMA) * Handmade Toy Alliance * International Art Materials Trade Association (NAMTA) * International Sleep Products Association * Juvenile Products Manufacturers Association * Motorcycle Industry Council * National Association of Manufacturers * National Association of Resale and Thrift Shops * National Bulk Vendors Association * National School Supply & Equipment Association * Specialty Vehicle Institute of America * Sporting Goods Manufacturers Association * Toy Industry Association