An interesting report out today that says that charity shops are actually a positive force for our failing high streets – because they increase footfall and provide a shopping service that isn’t offered by the big retail parks or the internet. As long, says Queen of Shops Mary Portas, they aren’t dingy and smelly. More work needed I think, on some of our charity shops! And is it a loss leader, do you think, to be trying so hard to revive the high street at all?
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