While the economic downturn is cutting into sales at many department stores and boutiques - business is brisk at Goodwill stores across the state. Goodwill Industries opened two new retail stores in Southwest Florida this year – one in Bonita Springs and another in Clewiston. Retail store sales provide 85 percent of the revenue Goodwill uses to fulfill its primary mission – to help people with barriers to employment find jobs. WGCU’s Valerie Alker has more in this report.
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