Major thrift store with 429 locations closes down location after 75 years but insists its for good reason [Video]

A MAJOR thrift store chain has announced the closure of one location after 75 years.

However, customers are being told the decision is for a good reason.

The Salvation Army has announced the closure of one of its 429 nationwide thrift stores.

The location in Austin, Minnesota has been slated to shutter.

Shoppers have until May 27th to grab a bargain.

However, the store has already stopped accepting new donations.

Although the decision came with a heavy heart, Austin Salvation Army Major Jeff Strickler told local CBS affiliate KIMT3 it was the right choice.

“It really is for the good,” he told the outlet.

“Obviously, if we were keeping our store open, if it was going the way that it has been going we would be losing money and that would be detracting money from social services that we provide here.”

The Salvation Army provides housing and …