Despite the bally-hoo over second-hand smoke, there is no good evidence that it poses a measurable risk to bystanders.

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Knowing that the demand for used goods could increase in our slow-growth economy, Sageworks analyzed how this type of retailer (second-hand stores, thrift shops, used good stores, etc.) fares differently from its retailing peers.

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