NIAGARA, N.Y., Dec. 17 (UPI) -- An outlet mall in Niagara, N.Y., has found a novel solution to the piles of unwanted clothes Canadian shoppers leave in its parking lot and dressing rooms.
The mall has placed collection bins where shoppers can donate unwanted and "gently used" clothing. Whatever is collected is given to Community Missions of Niagara Frontier, said mall spokeswoman Julie Clark.
"It's been a win-win situation for both organizations," Clark said told The Buffalo (N.Y.) News.
The recent parity between the U.S. and Canadian dollars is bringing more shoppers across the border from Canada. Shoppers from the north prefer wearing their purchases home to avoid paying a duty when they cross back into Canada, the newspaper reported Monday.
Canadian shoppers can legally avoid paying the levy on the first $400 in items bought in the United States, but only if they spend at least one night here.
