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Buffalo Exchange

2585 Telegraph Ave.
Berkeley, CA 94704
(510) 644-9202

Location: At Parker, near UC Berkeley

Store Hours:
Monday-Saturday 10 am–8 pm
Sunday 11 am–7 pm

the haight-ashbury store

Buffalo Exchange

1555 Haight St.
San Francisco, CA 94117
(415) 431-7733

Location: between Clayton & Ashbury

Store Hours:
Monday-Sunday 11 am–8 pm

the mission district store

Buffalo Exchange

1210 Valencia St.
San Francisco, CA 94110
(415) 647-8332

Location: at 23rd Street, Mission District

Store Hours:
Monday–Sunday 11 am-8 pm

WE ARE DISCONTINUING THE USE OF PLASTIC BAGS!

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Buffalo Exchange has officially gone “bag-less.” The company plans to discontinue all orders of disposable plastic bags for its 47 stores nationwide. This keeps a good deal of plastic out of landfills and prompts customers to remember an earth-friendly alternative for the trip home. The company’s change in policy is expected to keep an estimated 350,000 bags out of landfills every year.

Sustainable living and environmental considerations are a big part of the Buffalo Exchange company culture. The company is a leader in the used fashion resale category, intrinsically highlighting the benefits of reselling and recycling clothing. However, Buffalo Exchange gained notoriety following the introduction of its Tokens for Bags® program; a fund-raising effort that incentivized customers to opt away from using plastic bags by offering a “token” valued at five cents (the cost of one disposable plastic bag) that the customer could donate to one of several local charities every time he or she declined a plastic bag. The program has generated over $420,000 for hundreds of local nonprofit organizations since 1994 and has saved an estimated 8.4 million bags from landfills.

The move to “bag-less” is a logical next step, said Kerstin Block, President and Founder of Buffalo Exchange. “The large majority of our customers will understand that this is a move that is being made in the interest of our environment and that it is intended to begin changing the way we think about how we use disposable products in our everyday lives.”

What about those local charities? No worries. Even without bags, the Tokens for Bags® program will continue. Any customer who brings in their own reusable bag or walks out with their purchase bundled in their arms will still receive a token to donate. “These local charities bring immense value to our communities through environmental protection, animal rescue, and in other ways,” says Block, “and they have served as incredible community partners. The Tokens for Bags ® program will continue to provide a fund-raising channel for our community partners and at the same time will thank our customers for living in a socially — and environmentally — responsible manner.”

[Posted Nov 29, 2012]

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WE'RE OPEN MEMORIAL DAY, JUST FOR YOU!

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Hey Buffalos! The main office in Tucson, AZ will be closed for Memorial Day, BUT all of our stores will be open regualr hours on Monday, May 27. Enjoy your holiday weekend and stop by your local Buffalo Exchange!

[Posted May 7, 2013]

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open positions

STORE MANAGER
Berkeley - FT
Buffalo Exchange is looking for a hardworking, fashion-obsessed leader to be our new Store Manager. Seeking adaptable, realistic person dedicated to developing their management career. We offer a challenging, fast-paced retail atmosphere for customers to successfully buy, sell and trade current fashion. Our ideal candidate must be knowledgeable of current fashion trends, have a sincere interest in seeing customers treated like number one and be a positive, open communicator. Responsible for hiring, training, scheduling and evaluating employees while setting and achieving store goals. Management experience preferred. Extensive training in buying clothing from customers provided.

ENTRY-LEVEL BUYERS
Mission District - PT
Haight-Ashbury - FT/PT
Berkeley - FT
Love fashion? Why not apply today! Your local Buffalo Exchange is always accepting applications for entry-level Buyer positions. Looking for cheerful, dependable & energetic quick learners with knowledge of fabrics, styles, current retail trends and eras. Challenging, fun, fast-paced retail environment. As an employee, you'll receive on-the-job training in recycling fashion. No prior experience necessary. Must be able to work 3 days a week, including at least one weekend day (Friday, Saturday or Sunday). This is not your regular retail job!

buffalo bests

Best Vintage Clothing Store (Tie), Bay Area Reporter, Best of the Gays Readers’ Poll 2012, San Francisco
Listed first in “Best Vintage Stores In San Francisco,” CBS San Francisco, Jan 17, 2012
Best Vintage Clothing, UC Berkeley's The Daily Californian, Readers' Pick, Best of Berkeley 2011

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tokens for bags charities

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