Mary Queen of Charity Shops — Season 1, Episode 2: Episode 2
60 min • 1 season, 3 episodes
Episode synopsis
Mary Portas continues her mission to prove charity shops can thrive on the high street. She opens a retail academy in London to teach volunteers how to boost profits, but her bold ideas face pushback. At her Orpington shop, Mary secures funding for a £15,000 shopfit and hires a manager, but her changes spark tension among long-serving volunteers. As the relaunch nears, Mary begins to wonder if her ambitious plans have gone too far.
About Mary Queen of Charity Shops
Mary Portas attempts to transform the humble charity shop from the poor relation on the high street into a real contender.