DCH 330 Supplementary memorandum from
the Federation of Small Businesses
Dear Vincent
Thank you for your helpful reminder
on the note I need to do following my evidence on 23 June.
According to the Association of Charity
Shops and following their first ever national consumer survey
released on 2 June 2003, they stated that, "A range of other
items are also being bought by at least one in four consumers
including Cards and Stationery". Such goods can only be bought-in
new goods.
I would also refer the Committee
to the fact that the British Heart Foundation is developing a
number of up market concept shops. This must of course lead to
more new goods being sold. Furthermore the Salvation Army, is
we understand going down the specialist route of selling new retro
clothing.
The Association of Charity Shops
also state on their website under the heading "Where do the
goods in charity shops come from?"
the following: "Oxfam sells
both bought-in and ethically produced "fair trade" goods.
Oxfam is a major player on the high street with over 760 shops
nationwide.
I do hope the above is helpful.
Regards
Stephen Alambritis
Head of Parliamentary Affairs
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