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Harrods partners with charity retailer Traid on circular initiatives

Department store chain Harrods has partnered with charity retailer Traid on an initiative designed to reduce textile waste. The duo have come together on an initiative to repurpose surplus clothing and materials into “meaningful resources”, putting to use Traid’s expertise in clothing collection, sorting and reuse. As part of the partnership,...

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Fashion

Young consumers boost second-hand fashion market growth

Leading charity retailer Traid has unveiled its TraidTogether initiative alongside significant new research providing valuable insights into the evolving second-hand fashion landscape in the UK. The national survey, conducted by Statista, offers fashion industry professionals a comprehensive view of current consumer behaviours and attitudes....

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Retail

Charity retailers deserve support amid price criticism, says Chief Executive of Traid

In recent weeks, charity retail has faced criticism for allegedly overcharging customers with inflated prices. This narrative overlooks the crucial role that charity shops play and misrepresents the sector, which has a long history of supporting vital causes. Maria Chenoweth, Chief Executive of charity retailer Traid, published a thought piece...