Oxfam ‘can’t guarantee future’ of charity shops as it also reviews warehouse business

Oxfam is reviewing its high street shops and three warehouses in Batley, Bicester and Milton Keynes due to a difficult economic climate. Dwindling donations and competition from online secondhand sellers like Vinted have prompted this operational review. While the charity states there are currently no plans to close shops or warehouses, insiders fear the Batley textile recycling centre may shut as its lease expires. Consequently, Oxfam cannot guarantee the future of its physical retail presence.