By Shamsiya Hussainpoor
Vinnies Victoria has opened up a new Pop-Up Shop in Boronia on Thursday 24 October – the first Vinnies in the area for years.
The new store is located at 30 Dorset Square, inside Boronia Shopping Centre, the shop will be open from Tuesday to Saturday, 9.30am to 5pm, and will run until at least Christmas or until stock runs out.
The St Vincent de Paul Society Victoria head of merchandise and retail innovation Liz Randle said they are excited to open their latest PopUP by Vinnies in Boronia.
“This PopUp is filled with almost entirely brand-new products, generously donated by our corporate partners, with plenty of well-known brands for customers to explore and pluck a bargain,” Ms Randle said.
“With a wide range of clothing for kids, women and men as well as footwear, homewares, electrical gadgets and appliances, customers will be able to find unique gifts for loved ones in the lead up to Christmas as well as a cheeky gift or two for themselves.”
This Pop-Up is special because Vinnies only got access to the site last Friday and is ready to welcome customers in less than a week.
She said the shop will offer a fun new shopping experience that redefines op-shopping in a sustainable, ethical, and rewarding way.
“Most importantly the money raised from every purchase at PopUP by Vinnies will go towards helping some of the most vulnerable Victorians amid the ongoing cost-of-living crisis and affordable housing shortage,” she said.
“We’re open on Tuesday to Saturday up until Christmas, so come in and say ‘hi’ to our welcoming Vinnies team.”
The space has been generously donated by the landlord, so Vinnies will only cover basic costs – importantly, the store will not accept donations, it is fully stocked and ready for the community.
