We are delighted to announce that Acopia Group are the sponsors of our 2020 research programme. We are grateful to them for their continued support for this vital function of the Charity Retail Association. Terry Gardner, Account Director, said: “We …
Two thirds* of adults consider the environmental and social impact caused by the manufacture of everyday household items – such as clothes, white goods and gadgets. So why has Black Friday garnered such a following? Because human nature forces us …
With the festive season beginning, charity retailers across the country are busy promoting the benefits of buying preloved items this Christmas. Our #GoodCauseSantaClaus campaign has launched for the third year running as sustainability becomes a key focus for many shoppers …
Next month’s General Election is an ideal opportunity for us to set out the policies we want the next UK Government to pursue in order to further the growth of charity retail. We are producing a Charity Retail Association Election …
More than 233,000 people volunteer in charity shops according to our new Workforce Report. The incredible work undertaken by volunteers is vital to the success of charity retail and in connecting local shops with their local community. As well as …
With Christmas just 50 days away people’s thoughts are already turning towards shopping for presents. This represents a real opportunity for charity shops to draw in new customers. Consumer polling conducted by You Gov earlier this year indicated that 54 …