Where to donate wearable, undamaged clothing so it won’t end up in a landfill.
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Eddie Bauer stores in Maine set to close
The outdoor apparel retailer filed for bankruptcy this month and is poised to shutter 175 stores across the U.S. and Canada.
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The free returns trap: What really happens to the stuff you send back | Column
Nearly 10 billion pounds of returned merchandise end up in landfills annually — even products in perfect condition.
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Farmington company’s hoodie a hit after post about captured Venezuelan leader
The shirt seen in photos of the deposed Nicolás Maduro is Origin’s top-selling item, the company said.
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A Portland boutique was named best in the US. Most of us hadn’t heard of it. | Column
The New York Times named Judith, on Middle Street, among the 50 best clothing stores. Here’s what it’s like — and why there’s a doorbell.
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Thrifting for Christmas helps shoppers save money, buy sustainably
Resale shops, thrift stores and antiques malls across Maine make it possible to find unique vintage and handcrafted holiday gifts at bargain prices.
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Catalyst for Change clothing brand opening new storefront in Kennebunk
The company, which raises money and awareness for causes like suicide prevention, closed its Biddeford location last year. But founder Kyle Poissonnier says it’s felt like something’s missing ever since.
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How many coats does a Mainer need? | Column
The unpredictable weather in the shoulder seasons can wreak havoc on our coat racks.
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Maine company will reissue otter T-shirt Taylor Swift wore in ‘Showgirl’ film
Liberty Graphics in Midcoast Maine will reprint the shirt as part of a fundraising campaign to benefit the Monterey Bay Aquarium in California. Swifties donated more than $1.3 million in a day.
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Patagonia drops lawsuit against Marden’s over fake jackets
The outdoor gear brand had accused the Maine bargain retailer of selling counterfeit jackets with ‘virtually identical’ copies of the Patagonia label.