These charity retail spaces will inspire social good organizations, as well as brands that have a few square feet of retail space to devote to a good cause.
One of the most novel stores is the Ethical Superstore, which boasts a clever name that communicates it offers bundles of fair trade and environmentally friendly products. While not all shops can be entirely devoted to charitable causes, STORY in New York City sets an example for other retailers by adopting every-changing themes. From time to time, this often includes an assortment of products connected to social good missions.
In order to encourage passersby to think about social good before they even have the chance to step inside a store, Cancer Research UK set up a unique storefront in the UK that allowed people to make contactless donations using only a phone and the front window display.
20 Charity Retail Spaces
From Homeless-helping Cafes to One-Stop Social Good Shops:
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Social Good Themed Shops
Story in New York City is Currently Focusing on Socially Conscious Retail
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Poverty-Aiding Supermarkets
This Social Supermarket Decreases Food Prices by 70 Per Cent
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This Pop-Up Concept Store Lets Londoners Shop for the Homeless
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Gung Ho! is a Sustainable Restaurant in Beijing Revolutionizing Pizza
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This Interactive Display Window Collects Contactless Payment Donations
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Community Pizza Shops
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The Latest Department of Coffee Location is Modern Minimalism
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This Socially Conscious Coffee Shop Provides Jobs for the Homeless
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The Ethical Superstore Offers Bundles of Fair Trade and Eco Products
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Dutch Railways Has a Shop That Sells Its Lost and Found Objects
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Siga Siga is a Parisian Boutique That Runs on the Freecycle Concept
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United by Blue's Asbury Park Seasonal Store Sits on the Oceanfront
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Paper and Cup is a Social Enterprise Created by Spitalfields Crypt Trust
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London's H2Only Just Serves Glasses of Tap Water
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Less Than 100 Raises Awareness of Gender Wage Equality by Giving Women a Discount
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This Charitable Initiative Provides Refugees with Second-Hand Bikes
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Community Shop is a Social Enterprise on a Pilot Program
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This Cafe Provides Jobs for Victims of Domestic Violence
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Athletic Charity Shops
Sports Traider Provides CLothing, Equipment and Fun to Kids in Need
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Philanthropic Vegan Eateries
This Charity Business Donates 100% of Profits to Support Causes
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