Goodwill may be the first name that comes to mind when you think about thrift stores, but it’s far from the only place to hunt for secondhand finds. Plenty of other thrift store chains let you browse racks of clothing, furniture, home decor, books, and all those random treasures that make thrifting so much fun.
And more people are embracing secondhand shopping. A Savers Value Village survey found that nearly 90% of North American consumers had shopped at a thrift store, donated to one, or done both, while nearly one-third had thrifted within the previous year. In-person shopping remains a big part of the experience, with secondhand shoppers reporting that they spend considerably more at brick-and-mortar thrift stores than through online resale.
The secondhand market continues to grow, too. ThredUp’s 2026 Resale Report found that the U.S. secondhand apparel market grew nearly four times faster than the broader retail clothing market in 2025, with the global secondhand apparel market projected to reach $393 billion by 2030.
So while Goodwill certainly has name recognition, it isn’t your only option. These nine popular thrift store chains offer serious competition and are worth knowing if you love hunting for a good secondhand find.
The Salvation Army
The Salvation Army is another name associated with secondhand shopping for generations. The organization currently reports 887 thrift stores across the United States, with store proceeds helping fund local programs and 108 rehabilitation centers.
Clothing is a big part of the inventory, but depending on the location, you may also find furniture, dishes, small appliances, books, home decor, and other household goods. Like most donation-based thrift stores, the selection can change dramatically from one visit to the next, which is part of the reason it’s worth checking regularly.
Savers
Savers operates large thrift stores under several names, including Savers, Value Village, Unique, and 2nd Ave. The company describes itself as the largest for-profit thrift operator in the U.S. and Canada for value-priced secondhand clothing, accessories, and housewares.
Habitat for Humanity ReStore
If your idea of thrifting involves furniture and home projects more than clothing, Habitat for Humanity ReStore deserves a spot on your list. Habitat says there are more than 900 ReStore locations across the country, all open to the public.
ReStores carry new and gently used furniture, appliances, cabinets, lighting, building materials, and home improvement supplies. It’s one of those places where you might walk in looking for a small table and leave thinking about an entire kitchen cabinet set.
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St. Vincent de Paul
Society of St. Vincent de Paul USA operates through local councils and conferences, and thrift stores are one way some local organizations support their charitable work. That local structure also means the stores aren’t quite as standardized as the big national retail chains.
Deseret Industries
Deseret Industries is a thrift-store operation affiliated with The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and is particularly recognizable in parts of the western United States. Its stores sell donated clothing, furniture, electronics, books, household items, and other secondhand merchandise.
One reason the chain stands out is that the stores are also connected to employment and job-training programs. For shoppers, however, the appeal is much simpler: a large assortment of donated merchandise and the possibility that today’s shelves will look completely different the next time you visit.
America’s Thrift Stores
America’s Thrift Stores has built a following primarily in the Southeast. Its large-format stores carry clothing, shoes, accessories, housewares, toys, books, and other donated goods, making it the kind of place where you can easily spend an afternoon searching the racks.
The company receives merchandise through partnerships with charities and other donation channels, so inventory turns over regularly.
Red White & Blue Thrift
Red White & Blue Thrift Store operates stores in several U.S. markets and is known for the traditional thrift-store experience: lots of racks, lots of merchandise, and plenty to sort through.
Clothing and accessories are major categories, but stores may also carry household goods, books, toys, and other secondhand items.
Value Village
Value Village is another banner in the Savers Value Village family and is found in select U.S. markets and Canada. Value Village has large quantities of secondhand clothing and household merchandise, with new items continually making their way onto the sales floor.
