Goodwill used to be the place where a tight budget and a little patience could outfit a whole family. Now, longtime shoppers say the price tags look more like a mid-tier retail chain than a charity ...

In 2025, Goodwill Industries of the Chesapeake saw a 20% increase in foot traffic, as thrifting trends made storefronts shopping destinations, according to Goodwill’s marketing manager, Erin Shugar.

Goodwill of Central Illinois opened its new thrift store in East Peoria on March 18, with the store stocked with 70,000 items ...