“Thrifted gifts actually mean something, versus just going to ‘whatever.com.’” In 2012, Maggie Naffziger had just finished two terms with AmeriCorpsNCCC and starting a nonprofit. She was between jobs, between goals, and technically between housing. She didn't know what she ...

“I believe that the energy of the original owner is retained in an object.” Ren Antonowicz received her master’s degree in Textiles, Fashion Merchandising, and Design, with a concentration in Historic Costume & Textiles from the University of Rhode Island. She then taught H...

“I have a very discerning rule book.” Kaitlyn Coffee is a multidisciplinary creative specializing in brand development for small business owners and entrepreneurs. She previously worked in the agency world as a designer and art director for 10+ years and founded Kaitlyn Cof...

“Thank you thrifters, thank you pickers and DIYers, you make this job such fun!” Maggie Scivicque joined arc Thrift Stores as the marketing director in 2012 from Papa John’s Pizza of Colorado/Minnesota. As vice president of marketing for arc Thrift Store, she is responsible...

“Always resell the things you love.” Originally a farm girl from the Midwest and a fourth-generation vintage hunter, Jade learned from an early age to appreciate the character and quality of vintage. From barns and bone yards to flea markets and antique shops she has always...