There’s something satisfying about finding a piece you love, paying less than you expected, and giving it another turn in someone’s wardrobe or home.

For Alle-Kiski Valley shoppers, a new Lower Burrell business offers another place to enjoy that search.

Bumblebee Resale & Consignment opened September 5 at the corner of Leechburg Road and Park Drive.

A longtime thrifter opens her own shop

Owner Kimberly Conway, a Lower Burrell native, has turned her enthusiasm for secondhand shopping into a business focused on affordable clothing.

The selection includes clothing, shoes, and accessories for women, men, and children, along with designer bags, medical scrubs, formal wear, and sports merchandise.

Conway plans to rotate inventory regularly, giving returning shoppers different items to browse.

Shopping—and clearing out your closet

Bumblebee also gives gently used clothing a chance to find another owner through consignment.

When a consigned item sells, the proceeds are divided equally between the shop and the seller.

If you’re sorting through clothes you no longer wear, stop in to ask about bringing them in.

Secondhand shopping keeps growing

The interest extends well beyond our local shops.

ThredUp’s 2026 Resale Report, with research conducted by GlobalData, found that the U.S. secondhand clothing market grew nearly four times faster than the broader clothing retail market in 2025.

For shoppers, the appeal can be practical and personal: stretching a budget, finding something different, and keeping usable clothing in circulation.

Make another stop at This & That

Secondhand shopping in Lower Burrell extends beyond clothing.

This & That Resale Shop is an established local favorite for secondhand furniture and home furnishings, along with vintage and antique finds.

Located at 2748 Leechburg Road, across from McDonald’s, the shop makes a natural companion stop to Bumblebee for shoppers browsing for both their closets and their homes.

Owner Tammy Eshbaugh’s shop carries new, used, vintage, and antique items and has expanded its space.

Its hours are Wednesday through Friday, 10 a.m.–5 p.m., and Saturday, 10 a.m.–4 p.m.

Follow the shop’s Facebook page or call 724-334-1212 with questions before your visit.

Another stop is on the way

Goodwill Southwestern Pennsylvania is targeting the end of January 2027 for its new store in Lower Burrell’s former Aldi building on Leechburg Road.

Conway sees potential for shoppers visiting Goodwill to make Bumblebee part of the same outing.

Plan a visit

Bumblebee’s hours are Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m.–3 p.m., and Sunday, noon–6 p.m.

For a two-shop outing, visit Bumblebee and This & That on a Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, or Saturday, starting before Bumblebee closes at 3 p.m.