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Sustainability and reducing costs can go hand in hand

October 29, 2025

Supporting Charity Retailers on the journey to Net Zero Guest blog by Utility Aid

The Acopia Christmas Window competition is back!

October 29, 2025

Launching 3rd November! Guest blog by Acopia

Oxfam unveils three newly refurbished shops in Liverpool, Didsbury and Ealing as part of it’s Innovative Store Transformation Programme

October 29, 2025

Oxfam is delighted to announce the completion of three newly refurbished flagship shops in Liverpool (Bold Street), Didsbury, and Ealing (Bookshop), marking the continued rollout of its exciting new store concept that’s reimagining the charity retail experience.

Willow celebrates one year in Hitchin with a special first birthday party

October 29, 2025

On Saturday 1 November 2025, Willow charity shop is celebrating one year of serving customers from 7 Arcade Walk in Hitchin.

Saint Francis scoops two awards at the Brentwood Business Awards

October 24, 2025

It was an evening of celebration as Saint Francis Hospice scooped two prestigious accolades at the Brentwood Business Awards.

Global lessons for the future of charity shops with Jacob Miller

October 24, 2025

What can charity retailers learn from op shops and thrift stores around the world?

The UK’s Favourite Charity Shop Awards on tour

October 24, 2025

The Charity Retail Association team has started their tour of the UK to present the area winners with their awards.

Students go behind the scenes at local charity superstore

October 22, 2025

Last week, students from Hereford College of Arts were invited to experience a day behind the scenes at St Michael’s Hospice’s flagship charity shop in Whitestone, Herefordshire.

Anita Dobson joins Thames Hospice to celebrate Reading Superstore's first birthday

October 20, 2025

Thames Hospice proudly marked the first birthday of its Reading Superstore with a vibrant community celebration attended by supporters, volunteers, and special guest Anita Dobson, star of stage and screen.