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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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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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Traid launches 'Closet Clear-out Challenge' campaign

Second-hand clothing charity Traid has launched a new campaign, backed by celebrities, including Sophie Ellis-Bextor and Erin O’Connor to generate 250,000 garment donations throughout September. The 'Closet Clear-Out Challenge' has been created to mark the charity's 25th anniversary to raise money to fund its global projects focused on...

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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...

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Traid opens pop-up within Anthropologie

Clothing recycling charity Traid has opened an exclusive pop-up in collaboration with Anthropologie in their King’s Road Gallery store, which features the “very best vintage finds” handpicked from the Traid warehouse. Running from July 18 to August 4, the ‘Traid curated by Anthropologie’ pop-up will offer an eclectic selection of vintage and...

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Asos adds charity boutiques to marketplace

Online retailer Asos has announced that Oxfam Festival Shop, Barnardo’s and Traid charity boutiques will be available on Asos Marketplace, its platform offering new and vintage fashion from independent boutiques around the world. The individual charity boutiques will offer a curated mix of products, from vintage leather jackets to retro 80s...