America’s Thrift Stores opening Cullman location Nov. 18

America’s Thrift Stores will open a new shop in Cullman, Alabama, on Nov. 18 at 1721 2nd Avenue Southwest, expanding its footprint to 22 Alabama stores and 37 overall. The opening adds another donation point tied to Make-A-Wish Alabama and gives local shoppers access to discounted secondhand clothing, home goods and electronics.

Why it matters: - The Cullman store gives local shoppers another place to stretch household budgets with secondhand goods priced up to 70% below retail. - The opening also expands donation volume that supports Make-A-Wish Alabama, linking everyday thrift purchases to local charitable giving. - America’s Thrift Stores is adding to a network that has operated for more than 40 years across the Southeast.

What happened: - America’s Thrift Stores will open a new location on Nov. 18 at 1721 2nd Avenue Southwest in Cullman, in the former Bargain Hunt next to Planet Fitness. - The Cullman store is America’s Thrift’s 22nd location in Alabama and 37th overall. - The company said the new store is part of its effort to grow its presence and donation opportunities in Cullman and surrounding areas.

The details: - The Cullman store will sell clothing, electronics and household goods. - The company says shoppers can find wardrobe refreshes, items for children and home goods while staying within budget. - America’s Thrift accepts gently used clothing, electronics and household goods for donation. - The company says it makes a cash donation to Make-A-Wish Alabama for every pound of goods donated. - Chris Homewood, CEO of America’s Thrift Stores, said the company is extending its partnership with Make-A-Wish Alabama to the Cullman area. - Homewood said the company donated more than $1 million to Make-A-Wish Alabama last year through community donations to its stores. - The company says the new Cullman store could help raise even more money for Make-A-Wish Alabama this year. - More information about career opportunities and the Cullman store is available at america’s Thrift’s Cullman page.

Between the lines: - The opening fits a broader consumer trend: shoppers want lower prices, but also more variety and the chance to find unique items. - The charity tie-in gives the store a community angle beyond retail, which can help drive both donations and foot traffic. - Opening in a former big-box retail space suggests America’s Thrift is using existing retail sites to expand efficiently.

What’s next: - America’s Thrift will begin serving Cullman shoppers when the store opens Nov. 18. - The company will likely lean on local donations to stock the store and support Make-A-Wish Alabama. - The opening also sets up future growth in donation and shopping activity across Cullman and nearby communities.