28-Store Retailer Barters With Customers

Tucson-based clothing recycler and trader Buffalo Exchange has 28 stores and five franchises in 11 states, with annual sales of $40 million.

At Buffalo Exchange, clothing and accessories are bought, sold, and traded directly with customers. One's used clothes can be traded for other goods, including jewelry and new clothing. The retailer's inventory includes designer wear, basics, vintage, jeans, and leather.