Month: July 2015

When you’re looking for a supplier of any kind, how do you make an informed decision between one company and another? Chances are that several companies will claim to have comparable products along with similar levels of customer service and technical support, which can make it hard to know which...

Legacy fundraising is a brilliant way for charities to increase their donations and is a major source of income for many non-profits. It is the donations that people leave in their wills and more people are doing it every year. In the UK alone, £2.044 billion is raised each year...

All retail shops are designed in a specific way that helps to increase profits and prevent stock loss. Making money is the most important factor for a shop, so the store layout must be planned in a way that makes customers want to come in and spend money – something...

The regular charity donators among you may have heard of this fantastic initiative that has been in place for quite a while now. Gift Aid is a great way to give a little bit more to a charity without paying anything more. Sounds too good to be true, right? How...

Retail shops need to stay up to date with the latest technologies to innovate, and charity shops are no different. Mobile offers a whole new way to connect with people, but most charity retail shops are slow to take advantage of this. Most people in the UK have a mobile,...

Announced at a gala dinner at Keele University’s Keele Hall this week (Monday 29 June) as part of the Charity Retail Conference, the Charity Retail Awards are the only in the industry that specifically highlight the work of those involved in the charity retail sector. We fought off strong competition...