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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Homeless Clothing Pop-Up Shops
This Pop-Up Concept Store Lets Londoners Shop for the Homeless
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Socially Conscious Pizzerias
Gung Ho! is a Sustainable Restaurant in Beijing Revolutionizing Pizza
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Contactless Donation Shops
This Interactive Display Window Collects Contactless Payment Donations
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Community Pizza Shops
Michael Lastoria Discusses &Pizza; For the Millennial Entrepreneur Forum
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Rustic Coffee Bar Outposts
The Latest Department of Coffee Location is Modern Minimalism
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Homeless-Helping Cafes
This Socially Conscious Coffee Shop Provides Jobs for the Homeless
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One-Stop Social Good Shops
The Ethical Superstore Offers Bundles of Fair Trade and Eco Products
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Lost-and-Found Pop-Up Shops
Dutch Railways Has a Shop That Sells Its Lost and Found Objects
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Freecycling Parisian Boutiques
Siga Siga is a Parisian Boutique That Runs on the Freecycle Concept
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Summer-Only Retail Shops
United by Blue's Asbury Park Seasonal Store Sits on the Oceanfront
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Charity Coffee Shops
Paper and Cup is a Social Enterprise Created by Spitalfields Crypt Trust
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Pop-Up Water Bars
London's H2Only Just Serves Glasses of Tap Water
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Wage Gap Shops
Less Than 100 Raises Awareness of Gender Wage Equality by Giving Women a Discount
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Refuge-Supporting Bike Shops
This Charitable Initiative Provides Refugees with Second-Hand Bikes
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Surplus Food Supermarkets
Community Shop is a Social Enterprise on a Pilot Program
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Victim-Supporting Coffee Shops
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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Circular Shopping Experiences
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DTC Kitchenware Stores
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Content-Inspired Physical Retail Experience
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Playful Retail Pop-Up Installations
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Sustainability-Driven Fashion Campaigns
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Immersive Sports Supplies Stores
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Another Burberry Store Opens in London on Bond Street
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Inspiring Multi-Shop Pop-Ups
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Inclusive Fashion Runways
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E-retailer Fashion Pop-ups
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Inviting Contemporary Auto Dealerships
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Red-Hued Store Interiors
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Immersive Back-to-School Pop-Ups
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Vegan Sportswear Pop-Ups
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Experiential Social Clubs
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Workplace-Integrated Store Locations
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UK-Based Vintage Concessions
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Leisure Activity Grocery Stores
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French Modernism Luxe Retailers
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Modern Performance-Driven Apparel Retailers
AETHER Opens Its New Soho Location
Japan-Expansive Physical Fashion Stores
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Live Commerce Holiday Windows
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Europe-Based Vintage Stores
LoveShackFancy Launches a New London Retail Location in Notting Hill
Housing Crisis Presentation Campaigns
IKEA Woks with Shelter to Create Four Real Life Roomsets
Ethical Ocean-Friendly Apparel
Good for Sunday's 'Save the Ocean' Collection is Organically Made
Social Good Clothing Drives
SHEIN and New Circles Join Forces for a Clothing Drive on April 20th
Modern Consignment Programs
GotStyle Recently Launched a New Consignment Program
Fan-Made Merch Stores
The Wonder Shop Shares a Mix of Creator-Made Goods and Recipes
Charitable Christmas Decoration
Snøhetta Seeks to Benefit the Norwegian Cancer Society
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Not On The High Street's Billboards Highlight a "Don't Gift Guide"
Norwegian Coastline-Inspired Stores
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Energy-Efficient Supermarkets
Sainsbury’s Hook is Powered by 100% Renewable Electricity
Sustainable Furniture Capsule Shops
Light and Dwell Open up a Store of Furniture Designs
Glass Facade Shopping Centers
OMA and Shohei Shigematsu Design the Harajuku Quest Retailer
Italy-Inspired Luxe Fashion Stores
The Latest Bottega Veneta Store Opens on Sloane Street
Loneliness-Combatting Grocery Shopping Experiences
Oma's Soep Debuted a Shopping Basket Initiative
Forest-Protecting Fashion Brand Initiatives
Canopy Leads an Initiative So Save the Forests
Virtual Appliance Showrooms
Samsung's Shoppable Instagram Profiles Replace Department Stores
Canadian Eco Packaging Expansions
The Body Shop Recently Expanded its Refill Program to Canada
Adventure Travel Pop-Up Stores
Craghoppers Has Unveiled a Boutique Store in Kildare Village
Social Good Hats
The Home Depot Canada Foundation is Releasing a New Social Good Hat
AR Secondhand Shops
American Eagle Outfitters' RE/AE Shop Spotlights Sustainable Goods
Eco EV Charging Stations
This Retail and Electric Vehicle Charging Station Will Be in Manchester
Toronto Milestone Retailers
Carriage Trade Celebrates 60 Years of Luxury and Philanthropy
Anniversary-Celebrating Pop-Up Stores
Random Studio Creates the Bodyscape Installation
Honey-Infused Holiday Pop-ups
Gisou Just Opened Up a Christmas Pop-Up Store in London
Sustainable Department Store Initiatives
John Lewis' Furniture Will Use Local Farm-Sourced Leather
Wasteful Fashion Campaigns
Vestiaire Collective Reminded People to Shop Mindfully on Black Friday
Low-Waste Shopping Solutions
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Purposeful Gifting Pop-Ups
The Body Shop's Advent of Change Pop-Up Shares Gifts That Give Back
Hybrid Community Supermarkets
The After Market is a Grocery Store and a Food Pantry
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Skechers' Food Spot Drives Foot Traffic to the Footwear Store
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Give Freely Harnesses the Power of Online Shopping for Good
Active Lifestyle Retailer Ranges
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Fabric-Inspired Retail Spaces
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Closet Cleanout Programs
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London-Based Startup Retailers
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Updated Tech-Brand Store Locations
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Locally Focused Visionary Tableware
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California-Inspired Gallery-Style Stores
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Ultra-Ethical Charitable Sweatshirts
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Game-Inspired Sustainable Streetwear
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Community-Driven Clothing Companies
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Ethical Clothing Recycling Services
Retold Recycling Aims to Reduce Textile Waste
Small-Format Retailers
Nordstrom’s Small-Format Strategy 'Closer to You' is Expanding Until 2025
Personalized Grocery Billboard Campaigns
Tesco Ireland Gets a New Live-Prompt Campaign
Automotive Parking Lot Pop-Ups
Mercedes-Benz Turned Parking Lot Spaces into a Mini Showroom
Deadstock Concept Stores
size? Launches its Debut Concept Store at Liverpool ONE Shopping Center
Sneaker Pop-Up Cafés
adidas and Pharrell's Samba Café Will Run Between June 22nd and 24th
Cutesy Cancer Charity Campaigns
One Stop and Young Lives vs Cancer Partnered on a New Campaign
Offline Shopping Campaigns
'Shop Offline' Helps People Rediscover the Joy of Real-World Shopping
All-Electric Restaurant Concepts
This Chipotle Restaurant Design Harnesses Wind & Solar Power
Social Good Produce Campaigns
Peak Harvest Produce by Lidl Raises Funds for Hospitals
Park-Inspired Outdoor Fashion Capsules
Parks Project Sets out to Preserve National Parks
Vegan Confectionery Store Concepts
Jacob Morris' Kind Candy Retail Space Boasts a Playful Design
Upcycled Vintage Garments
Beyond Retro Taps AllSaints Founder Stuart Trevor for a New Capsule
Pastel Palette Retail Stores
Aro Archive Opens Up a New Store Location in Shoreditch
Retail Accessibility Frameworks
Starbucks Has Unveiled the Inclusive Spaces Framework
Updated Fresh Food Lines
One Stop Refreshes its Product Range to Offer Healthier and Fresher Items
Social Good Healthcare Initiatives
Superdrug is Donating to Beauty Banks for World Oral Health Day
Activism-Focused Apparel Capsules
Aéropostale and Global Citizen Launch a New Apparel Collection
Billboard-Transformed Tent Shelters
Wunderman Thompson Morocco Creates the Life-Saving Outdoors
Sustainable Chemical Refill Centers
The Friendly Chemical Co. Launches its New Refill Stations
Minimally Designed Store Openings
London Opens its Door at the New Self-Portrait Store in Chelsea
Curated Vintage Decor Retailers
Vintage Beyond is Toronto's Newest Preloved Design Destination
Ethical Supply Chain Initiatives
'ASOS' is Taking Steps to Weed Out Vendors Who Use Child Labor
Slogan-Detailed Graphic Tee Capsules
Soho Yacht Club Suggests to Do Something Nice Today
Hotel-Led Vintage Markets
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Heartfelt Adoption Campaigns
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Contemporary Home Brand Initiatives
abc carpet & home Participated in the Holiday Cheer
Social Good Yogurt Lines
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