Draft:Value World
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| Company type | Privately held company |
|---|---|
| Industry | Retail |
| Founded | 1955 |
| Headquarters | Solon, Ohio, United States |
Number of locations | 13 |
Area served | Ohio, Michigan |
| Products | Second-hand clothing, shoes, accessories, housewares, books, jewelry |
| Website | https://valueworld.com/ |
Value World is an American thrift store chain with locations in both Cleveland, Ohio and Detroit, Michigan. It is a for profit, family-owned business[1] and purchases the entirety of its inventory. Items are sourced from a variety of sources, including other retailers, recycling programs and donation programs that support non-profit organizations. Value World operates thirteen locations in total[1]; ten in Metro Detroit and three in Greater Cleveland[2]. Second-hand clothing, shoes, accessories, and home goods represent the bulk of both their inventory and sales.
History
[edit]Value World was founded in 1955 when it bought its first thrift store in Cleveland, Ohio. In Michigan, Value World was known as Value Village until 2001.[3] Additionally, Value World claims it has helped nonprofit organizations raise $50,000,000 or more since its founding.[4]
References
[edit]- ^ a b "Value World Thrift Superstore opens in North Olmsted". Morning Journal. 2023-03-02. Retrieved 2024-07-22.
- ^ "Thrift Stores Near Me | Value World | Cleveland, OH & Detroit, MI". Value World. Retrieved 2024-07-22.
- ^ JOHNSON, ERIK (2001-04-11). "Thrift shoppers find Value in the Village". The Michigan Daily. Retrieved 2024-07-22.
- ^ Tuneburg, Robert (2023-03-24). "Value World Thrift Superstore Opens 3rd Cleveland Location". The Villager Newspaper Online. Retrieved 2024-07-22.
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