Fancy a bargain this weekend?
Acorn Enterprises in Jersey is hosting a ‘flash sale’ this Saturday (27 January) to clear stock before a new retail space is built for the Acorn Reuse Centre.
It’s taking place at the charity’s base in Trinity where a large range of items will be on sale – with the majority priced at 20p.
Steve Pearce, General Manager, Acorn Enterprises, said: “Over one thousand shoppers turned up for our first sale and the enthusiasm shown by all was truly heartening. We are so thankful for everyone’s support and we were amazed to raise over £4,000 in one day. Our next flash sale will have a few higher priced items on sale for around £5 but the majority of goods will be on sale for 20p again. Everything must go as we need to make room to build our new shop.”
Since taking on the State’s Reuse contract, Acorn Enterprises is now saving around 10 tonnes of waste a month from going into the waste stream. The shop will be seven times bigger than the current retail space meaning it can expand its range to include white goods such as refrigerators and washing machines.
Jocelyn Butterworth, Executive Officer, Jersey Employment Trust, said: “The amazing success JET is having at the Acorn Reuse Centre is reflected not only in the benefits to the environment and through providing low-cost goods for low-income families but, in the benefits that have been created for our JET clients.”
“So far, we have created 15 additional jobs and 40 new training placements for islanders with a long-term health condition and/or disability. The opening of our new shop will ensure we can create even more opportunities for our clients and help them find and maintain open employment. Anyone who buys something from our Flash Sale in January will rest assured they are helping Jersey in so many ways.”
The flash sale is taking place on Saturday 27 January from 9am to 4 pm at the Acorn Enterprises base in Trinity.
