Company type | Privately held company |
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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
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
- ^ 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.