30: The Evolution of Thrift with Erick Martinez, Senior Vice President of Store Operations for arc Thrift Stores
“Thrifting is all about evolution.”
Erick Martinez is Senior Vice President of Store Operations for arc Thrift Stores. He started working for arc over 25 years ago as an assistant manager at one of the stores. Today he oversees operations at all 31 arc Stores in Colorado.
SHOW HIGHLIGHTS & TAKEAWAYS:
- The special vibe at arc Thrift Stores.
- Changes and evolution in thrift.
- The quirkiness of thrift.
- Thrift’s younger demographic.
- Trash vs. treasures.
- The importance of Arc’s Ambassadors, valued employees with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
- Job opportunities at arc Thrift Stores.
