OPERATING SECOND HAND RETAIL SHOPS

From Second-Hand Clothing to Impact

Our second-hand retail model transforms clothing into real impact.

Carefully selected, high-quality garments are sold in our stores, while the revenue generated supports international development projects that improve the lives of disadvantaged communities around the world.

At the same time, our shops make clothing accessible to everyone. During sales, prices can drop to as low as €1 per item, ensuring affordable options for people on a budget.

A Circular and Dynamic Retail Model

Our retail system is designed to maximise reuse and extend the life of textiles.

Stores operate in cycles – typically five weeks in larger cities and shorter cycles in smaller towns – ensuring a continuous flow of items and efficient stock turnover.

Each cycle begins with newly selected clothing from sorting centres. Shops are restocked daily, while prices are gradually reduced throughout the cycle. At the end of the cycle, unsold items are returned, re-sorted, and reintroduced into circulation.

This approach supports a circular economy, reduces environmental impact, and ensures that textiles are used to their full potential.

HUMANA in Lithuania

HUMANA has been operating in Lithuania for more than 28 years and is one of the most recognised second-hand retail networks in the country, as well as a symbol of sustainable and responsible consumption.

Stores in larger cities such as Vilnius, Kaunas, Klaipėda, Utena, and Panevėžys operate on a five-week cycle, while stores in smaller towns and areas like Naujoji Vilnia follow a two-week cycle, offering faster turnover and accessible pricing.

Every day, stores are replenished with new items – dresses, coats, accessories, shoes, and more – creating a constantly changing selection where everyone can find something that suits their style.

 

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