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ANSWERED: What Permits Do I Need To Open a Thrift Store in 2026?
What Is a Healthy Thrift Store Profit Margin? [+ 6 Tips To Improve Yours]
General retail stores average about a33% gross margin. A nonprofit thrift store’s profit margin can climb much higher since its inventory comes from free donations. There’s no official benchmark, but industry estimates put thrift store gross margins at43–50%.
October 28, 2026