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When the going gets tough, the tough get ... charity retailing

April 23, 2025

A blog by the Charity Retail Association board of directors - giving their take on the state of the sector.

A new £100m revenue stream for charities with “in-store eBay listing”

April 21, 2025

Guest blog by Listing Monster AI: "We estimate that UK charities currently generate around £65 million in sales from eBay annually —most of which comes from centralised e-commerce operations. But things are starting to change ..."

The Reuse Revolution: The rise of Gen R

April 21, 2025

Four in five shoppers have second thoughts about buying new, finds The British Heart Foundation.

Conference 2025: Brand new ticket types for non-profits

April 11, 2025

You might work elsewhere in the third sector, in education, local government, in the resilience or social value fields - or you may be a charity retailer that has not joined the CRA before. This ticket is for you.

Planned ban on single-use plastic carrier bags in Wales

April 7, 2025

The Welsh Government plans to ban single-use plastic carrier bags by 2026, aiming to further reduce plastic waste following the success of the 5p charge introduced in 2011.

Shopiago changes name to World of Books

April 7, 2025

Shopiago, the B2B division of World of Books, will rebrand as World of Books on 8 April 2025, aligning its services under a unified name to better serve customers.

What does charity retail look like in Spain?

April 7, 2025

Humana, operating 52 charity shops in Spain since 1987, has released a report detailing the Spanish charity retail sector and comparing it to the UK’s.

Charity Retail Awards 2025: Spotlight on Young Volunteer of the Year

April 4, 2025

The award recognises outstanding contributions from volunteers aged 16 to 25 in charity retail. The 2024 recipient, Lottie O’Connor from Cancer Research UK’s Ilkley shop, was honoured for her exceptional dedication and impact.

All systems go for The Big Lunch – pass it on!

April 3, 2025

We're encouraging charity retailers to participate in The Big Lunch, an annual event promoting community engagement, by hosting events or collaborating with existing ones to enhance visibility and support fundraising efforts.