Charity Retail News Round-Up – week commencing 26.9.22
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 also 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
Reaching out to students
Fab to see charity shops front and centre in this article for new students in Bristol. If you have a local student population, make sure you’re in touch with the colleges & universities to help them spread the word about your shops – or get in touch with other charity retailers in your area and make a coordinated approach for an even bigger impact
Bristol on a Budget: A fresher’s low-cost living guide | Epigram
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British Retail Consortium encouraging members to work with charity retailers
The British Retail Consortium announced it has developed new guidelines to help keep clothing in circulation. Developed by a combination of retailers, resale platforms, charity retailers and other industry experts, the voluntary initiative outlines steps retailers can take to adhere to the principles of circular economy for used clothes. Make sure your charity is in touch with local and national retailers to take advantage of their interest in the circular economy and forge new partnerships
BRC launches guidelines for used clothing | Lets Recycle
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Right stock, right shop – how to effectively stock your shops | Charity Retail Learning
How much?!
Lots of you will have seen the news about a Ming vase featured on Antiques Roadshow, picked up for a few pounds in a charity shop. It’s gutting for the sector when we see these stories – but perhaps it also drives new customers in search of that elusive mega-bargain too. Reaching out to local dealers, specialists and auctioneers can sometimes help find the right price for more unusual items. We’ll soon be launching a new course on pricing so keep your eyes peeled for that
Shopping secondhand online – new tech from the US
An interesting read, demonstrating that secondhand ecommerce isn’t standing still for one second just now
Gently’s shopping aggregator aims to remove friction of locating secondhand apparel | TechCrunch
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Introduction to ecommerce | Charity Retail Learning
Happy 75th Birthday, Oxfam Broad St
The shop often cited as the first modern day charity shop – set up by Joe Mitty in Oxford – celebrities its 75th anniversary this year
Oxford charity shop to celebrate 75th anniversary | Oxford Mail
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