Textile recycling: An industry update for charity retailers
22/03/2024 Market volatility, operational costs and shifts in consumer behaviour have all made for unprecedented market volatility. Dawn gives her views on weathering the storm.
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ELT-Global: Transforming the textiles landscape with a global vision
18/03/2024 East London Textiles Ltd (ELT) proudly announced its exciting rebranding as ELT-Global on 1 March 2024, marking a strategic move to connect and enhance its operations in Europe and Africa. This transformation signifies ELT’s commitment to supporting global markets and promoting the environmental benefits of textile reuse.
The 2024 Charity Retail Survival Guide: How to navigate challenge and embrace opportunity
26/02/2024 Guest blog by Charity Fleetcare: A perfect storm of a cost of living crisis, staff and volunteer shortages, rising demand for donated goods and inflation-wrecked budgets. More than just recognising the challenges, we’ve put together some straightforward, easy-to-follow advice to help charity retailers better navigate these turbulent times.
Introducing Charity Retail Learning™
Are you looking for more support on your recruitment journey? Why not take a look at Charity Retail Learning™? They have a short 30-minute e-learning course on charity retail recruitment. It’s free to use and should provide you with all …
The Value of Volunteering
Volunteering in charity retail is a rewarding experience that goes beyond the simple act of giving back. It also offers personal and professional development. By volunteering, you can gain valuable experience for your CV, and potentially advance your career. And …
Empowering change: The crucial shift to online retail for charity shops
06/02/2024 “With the sustainability of the fashion industry increasingly under the microscope, charity shops are at the forefront of the fashion revolution.” opinion piece by expert reseller, Amy Cantelo.