The Acopia Christmas Window competition is back!
October 29, 2025
Launching 3rd November! Guest blog by Acopia
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All the latest news from the CRA and the world of charity retail.
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
CRA welcome The Co-operative Bank into corporate membership
October 29, 2025
Read on to learn more about one of our newest corporate members and their services to charity retail
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.
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?
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.
Why charity retail is more than just a job
October 20, 2025
This last week, we’ve celebrated the incredible people who make charity retail a vital part of our communities as part of our ‘I love working in charity retail because’ campaign.
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