Friday 22nd Jan 2021, Ireland’s second-largest charity retailer, NCBI, has announced the re-launch of its online fashion sales during this lockdown period.
NCBI has partnered with online shopping enterprise Thriftify to provide a virtual shopping experience. Using the Thriftify platform, NCBI will upload hundreds of its top pieces daily, allowing you to browse the latest deals and gems, safely, from the comfort of your home.
NCBI, which provides much needed practical and emotional support to people who are blind or visually impaired, has almost 120 charity shops across Ireland. These shops are now temporarily closed but customers can still support our work by shopping on www.thriftify.ie.
Beverley Scallan, NCBI Head of Retail said “As retailers we are always seeking to innovate and improve how we do things. With the temporary closure of our shops, we’ve had to act fast to find a way of maintaining a connection with our customers and develop alternative ways to raise funds for our services. We were one of the first charities to begin working with Thriftify, initially selling books and other small items so it’s great to now be able to sell our fashion as well. While it’s still only a small percentage of what’s available in our stores, we want to let people know that they can still support our work and get a bargain at the same time.”
The solution used by NCBI is a web-based platform designed specifically for the charity retail sector with all profits reinvested to improve the platform.
Rónán Ó Dálaigh, CEO Thriftify said: “In response to yet another lockdown and the closure of charity shops, we are thrilled to be partnering with NCBI once again. Thrififty is here enabling those all-important online sales to help raise vital funds for charities through this trying time.”
The current operation, based in the NCBI’s warehouse in Naas, is following all government guidelines regarding social distancing. All of the items have been steam-cleaned and many are brand new.