Charity Retail News Round-Up – Week Commencing 09.05.22
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 – with lots of news from the USA this week
News from the USA – how small price changes can make a big difference
We love reading Tim Gebauer’s blogs – he is Director of Retail at Habitat For Humanity DuPage County & Chicago South Suburbs and always offers up interesting perspectives. This blog talks about pricing in thrift – have a read and give him a follow.
Moving the Thrift Price Needle | LinkedIn
Recommended CRL course: Essential Stock Processes
Volunteering campaign from the CRA
More great work from our good friends at the Charity Retail Association – a public facing campaign to encourage people to volunteer in charity shops, just in time for the run up to Volunteers Week
Recommended CRL course: Gift Aid for shop volunteers
Local press supporting charity retailers
A nice piece here on the BHF shop in Picadilly Gardens, Manchester. We’re seeing lots of this type of article just now, so why not get in touch with your local paper and invite them to see what they can find in your shops? You could even buddy up with other charity shops on your street and promote your whole area.
Top thrifting tips
This article from the US has some great tips to share on secondhand shopping for homewares
9 Thrifting Tips to Follow for the Best Secondhand Finds | Better Homes & Gardens
Roman Bust found in charity shop returns to Europe!
Nice to see a happy ending for this chap… what treasures have you found in your stores?
Charity shop find turns out to be ancient Roman bust probably taken from wartime Germany | Sky News
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