Hundreds of savvy shoppers flocked to the unveiling of our new Chester store.

Queues formed outside from 8am as excitement grew to see the new funky Vibe section of ethical fashion that anyone can wear and grab a bargain.

Thanks to a donation of desirable leisure wear from fashion brand, Sisters and Seekers, word of the new concept Vibe store spread like wildfire across social media and eager shoppers arrived early for the launch day.

Oscar Trow and family cut the ribbon along with Gary Morton from our Board of Trustees

Oscar and family

The official opening of the store took place at 10am with a ribbon cutting by Oscar Trow and his family from Northwich who access respite care at Hope House.

Oscar has two brain conditions and has been attending the hospice since January 2025.

After the doors opened, youthful bargain hunters headed straight to the Vibe section to secure designer goods at up to half price.

The shop was busy for the majority of the day

Packed out

The store remained packed throughout the day, with thousands of pounds raised for local children and their families who living with a life-threatening condition.

Feedback on the new-look store and Vibe section was overwhelmingly positive, with Retail Area Manager, Lindy Welch-Smart saying: “We are so proud of what we have achieved in Chester and blown away by the support shown from our customers today.

“Our friends at Sisters and Seekers helped us make a real impact on launch day with their generous donation and we can’t thank them enough.

“We really hope our Vibe section will attract a new generation of ethically minded fashion lovers – but of course our usual mix of pre-loved fashion and homewares will also remain.”

Shoppers were thrilled with their Sisters and Seekers goodies