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A new thrift store has opened in Falls Township.
Last Thursday, the 2nd Ave Thrift Superstore in the Court at Oxford Valley on Commerce Boulevard opened to customers with a ribbon cutting and a big crowd.
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The new store, which is located in the former home of Babies-R-Us, sells high-quality, secondhand clothing, household goods, and collectibles.
“Used clothing is the eighth largest U.S. export and at 2nd Ave we recycle all unsold clothing and household items, freeing landfills from millions of pounds of waste annually. Our efforts benefit local and national economies through job creation and our mission to be an integral part of the community and serve as the go-to for high quality secondhand clothing and household items needed in the area,” 2nd Ave Thrift Superstores CEO Tony Peressini said.
2nd Avenue Thrift Superstore grew out of a store that opened in 1959.
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The for-profit thrift store has partnerships with nonprofit organizations and has contributed to those groups by purchasing merchandise through the charities’ collection efforts.
The 44,000-square-foot space is the company’s new flagship store.
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“We are excited to open this flagship location which will meet a rapidly growing customer base of shoppers who have lacked a convenient opportunity to shop the premiere thrift experience that 2nd Ave offers,” said Peressini.
The Falls Township location will employ more than 100 workers.
The chain has locations in other parts of the Philadelphia region, New Jersey, Maryland, and Virginia.
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The first shoppers received complimentary reusable tote and treats from local vendors, Piazza Bakery and Carlucci’s Italian Grill.
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