charity shop

Secondhand goods outlet

A charity shop is a retail store selling donated secondhand goods, with proceeds supporting a charitable organization.

Common in Britain and other Commonwealth countries, these shops offer used clothing, books, housewares, and furniture at low prices: I found a vintage coat at the charity shop for five pounds.

The American equivalent is thrift store.

retail

thrift store

Store selling donated goods

consignment · boutique · high street · storefront · till · rack · hanger · price tag · fitting room · window display

charity

nonprofit

Organization serving public good

beneficiary · volunteer · goodwill · Oxfam · Salvation Army · hospice · philanthropy · giving · community · humanitarian

secondhand

preloved

Already owned once

antiques · collectibles · donated · hand-me-down · pre-owned · gently used · worn · bygone · treasure hunt · hidden gem

goods

clothing

Body coverings worn daily

bric-a-brac · crockery · kitchenware · vinyl · accessories · toys · linens · ornaments · knick-knacks · glassware

sustainability

recycling

Reprocessing used materials

eco-friendly · waste reduction · circular economy · ethical consumerism · sustainable fashion · green · conservation · decluttering

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merchandise condition and pricing model

charity shopdepartment store

Large multi-section retail establishment

retail store · flagship store · designer store · boutique · big-box store

commercial purpose

charity shopcommercial enterprise

Profit-seeking organization

private enterprise · franchise

retail positioning and prestige

charity shopdesigner store

Retailer of premium brands

Harrods · Neiman Marcus · Saks Fifth Avenue · designer boutique · Cartier

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