Salvos stores launch ‘shopping with a conscience’ month

From 20 January 2011, Australians will be able to access hundreds of one-off fashion and unique items from local Salvos Stores around the country thanks to the launch of Salvos Stores online, the first charity online shopping website of its kind in Australia.

The launch of the industry-leading site coincides with the start of ‘Shopping with a Conscience’ month, which aims to inspire Australians to shop with the environment and community in mind at Salvos Stores online and in the local community.

In addition to the new online store, Salvos Stores has also increased its product range to include new household items including toiletries and cleaning products. Both developments are in response to increasing consumer demand for easily accessible quality goods at affordable prices.

The first ever Salvos Stores online site can be accessed at www.salvos.org.au/stores, and items can be safely purchased with a simple mouse click. To celebrate the website launch, nationwide delivery will be free for online purchases made before 19 April 2011. The new website strengthens Salvos Stores online community, which also spans across Facebook, Twitter and Foursquare.

Salvos Stores General Manager Neville Barrett has recognised that communities come in many shapes and sizes, and the biggest is now online: “Whether you’re in Townsville or suburban Sydney, I encourage everyone to get behind this campaign and start ‘Shopping with a Conscience’. One hundred per cent of all Salvos Stores proceeds go to The Salvation Army to help our local communities, which more recently have been used to provide flood relief. In fact, shopping at Salvos Stores helps us provide goods, water and food for flood victims, provide relief for 500 people with drug, alcohol and gambling addiction, 8000 food vouchers, refuge to 500 victims of abuse and 1000 people with assistance in finding employment, every week.”