21/08/2026
Salvos Stores shines at Australia’s Biggest Op-Shop Sale
Shared by Jay Patel, Regional Manager WA/SA
Salvos Stores was proud to be part of ABOSS (Australia's Biggest Op-Shop Sale) on 16 August, a vibrant community event celebrating preloved fashion, sustainability and positive social impact.
Held in WA and organised by Perth Pop, the event brought together more than 12 upcycling businesses and not-for-profit organisations, creating a fantastic opportunity to connect with community and showcase the value of shopping second-hand.
A huge thank you to Liz Appleby, Area Manager Central WA, who played a key role in building the partnership with the event organisers and leading Salvos Stores’ involvement.
Under Liz's leadership, team members Sona Dcruz, Cheryl McDonnell and Nikola Baric worked together to source premium stock from stores across WA, while the logistics team went above and beyond with stock movement, tagging and event setup.
One of the highlights of the day was the R.E.V.I.V.E Runway, which featured eight stylish outfits curated entirely from Salvos Stores stock.
The runway showcased the quality, creativity and affordability of preloved fashion, with customers able to purchase the featured outfits directly from our stand after the show.
The event raised $5,673 for The Salvation Army mission, with customers enjoying lucky dips, free children's drink bottles and a carefully curated collection of quality fashion items.
It also generated overwhelmingly positive feedback from customers, community members and event organisers. Overall, a wonderful opportunity to demonstrate how sustainable fashion supports our mission, strengthens community connections and gives quality items a second life.
A big thank you to everyone involved in making this event such a success. Your passion, teamwork and commitment helped showcase the very best of Salvos Stores.
