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November 14, 2025
While elaborate window displays are often reserved for major brands, preloved book retailer World of Books is changing that and helping prove that charity shops can bring just as much flair and excitement to the local high street this Christmas.
November 14, 2025
Crisis, the UK charity dedicated to ending homelessness, lands a bold new outlet concept in Hammersmith in collaboration with global strategy and design studio Dalziel & Pow.
November 14, 2025
Shelter Boutique brought to you by HSBC UK, is back at Somerset House this year with its festive pop-up appearing alongside the ice skating rink, bar, and exhibition space.
November 14, 2025
It’s almost time for the major retailers and supermarkets to unveil their epic Christmas adverts. Not to be outdone, the team at Weldmar Hospicecare has been busy working on their own campaign to boost sales at their chain of 23 local charity shops, outlets, and superstores.
November 14, 2025
It was a landmark moment at Birmingham’s most iconic store when a high-profile appointment at Acorns Children’s Hospice was officially announced – with a spectacular bang.
November 10, 2025
Guest blog by Minimist
November 7, 2025
Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland has opened its doors to its newest shop in Glasgow’s Trongate.
November 6, 2025
Our flagship event - the annual conference, exhibition and awards dinner - is moving venues to ICC Wales in Newport. We’re there on Tuesday 23 – Wednesday 24 June 2026.
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