Charity Retail News Round-Up – Week Commencing 01.08.22
Each week we share with you our pick of the best stories on charity retail, shopping secondhand and the circular economy from the UK, Ireland and around the world.
We’re also now going to add links to relevant Charity Retail Learning courses associated with each article to help you implement some of the ideas we’re sharing
Here’s our pick from the past 7 days
New charity retail insights from NFP Research
NFP’s latest research gives us some great headlines to help promote charity retail and engage with new markets
Charity shops in 2022: five observations from our research | nfp Research
Students collaborate with charity shops for sustainable fashion
A great initiative between the University of Chester, SHARE, and Save the Children. Showing an amazing way in which charities can partner with their local community to promote sustainable and affordable fashion.
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Thriftify competition gathers pace
A Thrift Off competition run by ecommerce platform, Thriftify, The Charity Shop Gift Card and She Wears Fashion are all collabing to find the best thrifter out there. We’re thrilled that our friend Jen – aka Charity Shop Girl won her round and is through the next stage. We can’t wait to see how the competition progresses!
New superstores from Weston Hospicecare & Barnardo’s
We’re seeing more and more superstores popping up across the country. With the opportunity to sell a full range of product – and to offer charity services and engagement activities, they’re a great way to raise profile and income.
Huge new charity shop to open in Somerset town | Somerset Live
A huge charity superstore has opened at Swansea’s Parc Tawe | Wales Online
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Space management – making the most of your shop floor | Charity Retail Learning
Retail with Impact – CRA conference bookings flying off the shelves!
Have you booked your place at the charity retail event of the year? The CRA conference is always a brilliant couple of days – this year it’s in beautiful Harrogate and ticket sales are going great guns! Make sure you book your place and don’t miss out.
Charity retail conference and exhibition 2022 | Charity Retail Association
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