RESALE & REDISTRIBUTION

Boost Margin and Brand Trust with Resale & Redistribution Services for

Retailers

Wholesalers

Supermarkets

Charities

Transform excess stock, customer returns and clearance items into revenue - all handled compliantly, transparently and at scale.

  • Turn surplus inventory into cash without discounting your brand
  • Single bundled rate and 99.8% service guarantee
  • Full chain-of-custody and zero-to-landfill proof
  • Live dashboards tracking every item from intake to dispatch
  • ESG-driven resale that feeds straight to your P&L

"CTR transformed our returns process - recovering margin at scale while boosting our sustainability KPIs"

Drive Profit and Purpose with Resale & Redistribution

Unused or returned goods shouldn’t sit idle or end up in landfill. CTR’s Resale & Redistribution service unlocks hidden value in your inventory, streamlines your operations and delivers measurable ESG impact.

Your Challenges: Idle Stock, Margin Drain and Sustainability Pressure

Retailers, wholesalers, supermarkets and charities often struggle with overstocked shelves, high return volumes and compliance mandates - without clear resale channels or audit trails to prove ESG claims.

You Have Questions Like…

CTR Has the Answers...

Margin Erosion?

Brand exposure?

Resale Networks

Brand-Safe Redistribution

excess inventory

COMPLIANCE RISK?? 

Auditable ESG Compliance

Charitable programmes

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strategic TURNAROUNDS: Your Partner in Profitable, Responsible Resale

We help leading organisations convert returns and surplus stock into profit and purpose - quickly, reliably and sustainably.

Recover Untapped Revenue

 Proven resale channels that protect your margin and your reputation.

Audit-Ready ESG Reporting

Full digital trails, zero-to-landfill guarantees and compliance proofs.

Seamless Integration

Plug into your WMS/ERP and manage one service, one invoice, one SLA.

The Transformation:  PURPOSE-LED RESALE THAT DELIVERS

From one-off shutdowns to large-scale surplus programmes, CTR helps retailers, wholesalers and charities unlock profit and compliance from returns - without compromise.

3k+

UK Outlet partners

Resale-ready stock placed fast across trusted downstream channels.

EU

secure

Warehousing in key regions for protected, compliant redistribution.

global

secure warehouse

Worldwide partner network for resale, storage and handling.

resale & redistribution faqs

Questions About Resale & Redistribution

Answers to common questions before you partner with CTR’s end-to-end resale & redistribution service. 

  • What is Resale & Redistribution?

    It’s the very essence of the CTR Group business. We start from the position that every single piece that comes into our care has an onward value – and our expertise lies in identifying and then monetising that value. 

  • How does CTR’s Resale & Redistribution process work?

    After receiving itemising and manifesting the product, we blend our resale channels according to your needs, with a UK-wide retail outlet channel, 25+ direct to consumer ecommerce channels, and an established UK and international wholesale market at our disposal.

  • What industries benefit from Resale & Redistribution solutions?

    The list is almost endless – aside from heavy industrial plant perhaps (Although we’d enjoy the chance to try that too!) We are definitively product and category-agnostic – we don’t mind what sector or category our partners represent; our challenge remains the same – to unlock value through resale. 

  • How does CTR ensure compliance and ESG reporting?

    With each customer, we plug into our proprietary ACTRA and technology systems, and build bespoke reporting capabilities to ensure that, whatever the key metrics that you need to manage, we can dovetail our data to deliver you the transparency and reporting you need. Our business relies on agile and accurate inventory data management – a key competitive advantage we hold. 

  • What is included in CTR’s Resale & Redistribution pricing?

    We thrive on straightforward commercial conversations. Each case is taken on its merits and we love them all – let’s talk about how we can help you.

  • How quickly can CTR activate a Resale & Redistribution programme?

    We like to think that CTR Group is particularly nimble and agile when it comes to solving challenges. In close partnership with our customers we can get going within a number of days rather than a number weeks. Let’s talk!

Watch CTR IN ACTION

Watch how we transform overstocks, returns, and surplus into recovered value. From collection to resale, redistribution, and recycling, discover how we deliver zero-to-landfill outcomes, protect brands, and create measurable ESG impact.

HoW WE GRADE OUR PRODUCTS

This grading process allows us to direct products into the most appropriate channels  from premium resale markets to repurposing and recycling streams. All items are sorted into one of four categories:

8%

PREMIUM GRADE

45%

FIRST GRADE

25%

SECOND GRADE

25%

THIRD GRADE

  • What is premium grade?

    These are brand new or ‘as new’ items, often still with price tags attached. They are high-value branded or vintage products, sometimes called ‘cream’ stock, and are in strong demand within retail markets. Premium grade stock is typically sold to UK vintage and online retailers, or to international buyers such as Eastern European markets where resale values are higher.

  • What is FIRST grade?

    These are quality second-life items with plenty of wear left, such as T-shirts, jumpers and shorts. They remain wearable but do not meet premium grade standards. Items are sorted by type and season, for example winter coats together and summer T-shirts together, so they are ready for the right markets. This allows us to supply climate-appropriate stock worldwide, ensuring the right products reach the right regions at the right time.

  • What is second grade?

    Second grade items still have reuse potential but are not in top condition. They are generally directed to lower-income markets in developing countries where budgets need to stretch further and quality thresholds can be different.

  • What is third grade?

    These are textiles that have reached the end of their wearable life but still have value through repurposing. They are sorted by material and sent to processing partners for upcycling or downcycling. For example, absorbent cotton fabrics are turned into high-demand industrial wiping cloths, while other fibres are recycled back into yarn for manufacturing. Any unusable remnants are repurposed into insulation, furniture fillings or other applications, ensuring nothing goes to waste.

INVENTORY TRANSFORMED

Unlock Strategic Resale and Responsible Redistribution

In today’s business landscape, excess inventory and customer returns can erode margins and expose your brand to ESG risks.


CTR’s Resale & Redistribution service converts surplus stock into profitable revenue streams or compliant donations - fast, transparent and fully auditable.


Excess Inventory

Overstock and unsold products tie up valuable capital and warehouse space. CTR’s resale network turns surplus stock into revenue quickly and with complete brand safety.

ESG Compliance

Uncontrolled redistribution can harm your reputation. We use private-label fulfilment and approved outlets to keep your brand intact.

End-of-Line Products

Donation programmes require full proof. CTR handles intake, grading and delivery with chain-of-custody records and tax-receipt support.

LEADING UK Retailer RESALE & REDISTRIBUTION: 24% REVENUE UPLIFT PER ITEM

25+

dtr channels


40,000

Products per Week

24% 

Revenue Uplift per Item


When a UK leading retailer faced growing volumes of end-of-season surplus and overstocks, they needed an ethical, controlled resale channel that would preserve brand integrity and extract maximum value. Conventional clearance routes risked discounting and reputational damage with little transparency.


CTR Group crafted a bespoke on-consignment model. We list incoming stock across 25-plus direct-to-consumer and reseller ecommerce channels under an open-book, profit-share arrangement. Every item is unpacked, scanned, priced and routed to the optimal sales outlet. Non-compliant products are handled through donation or recycling streams.


Over a sustained partnership we now process 40 000 items per week and deliver a 24 percent uplift in revenue per item versus liquidation. This approach has unlocked significant hidden margin for a UK leading retailer while ensuring full visibility, real-time reporting and unwavering brand protection.


WANT TO PROTECT YOUR BRAND AND MAXIMISE SURPLUS VALUE?? 

ZERO TO LANDFILL

WHY CHOOSE resale & redistribution

CTR partners with retailers, wholesalers, supermarkets and charities to deliver end-to-end, ESG-centric inventory recovery - designed to scale with your peaks and protect your brand.

Returns-to-Revenue

Overstock clearance

  Surge-ready Capcity

Compliance & transparency

SOLUTIONS FOR DIFFERENT INDUSTRIES

Customised strategic Solutions to maximise recovery and compliance in your sector.

Whether you operate in retail, wholesale, distribution, supermarket or charity sectors, CTR tailors its Resale & Redistribution service to your needs - turning overstocks, returns and donation-eligible goods into compliant revenue or social impact.

Retailers

RRecover hidden margin on clearance items through premium resale channels without eroding your brand value or customer perception, while maximising return.

Wholesalers

Clear end-of-line stock at scale into resale or donation pools with full audit trails. Our dedicated teams ensure each batch is graded, packaged and tracked for complete visibility.

DISTRIBUTORS

Redirect excess and obsolete stock into targeted resale channels or donation pools, with full audit trails and seamless integration into your distribution network.

Supermarkets

Redirect near-expiry or overstock food and consumables into donation feeds, discount resale programmes and community support channels.

READY TO MAXIMISE SURPLUS VALUE AND STREAMLINE CLEARANCE?

Turn overstocks and returns into profit-driving resale or compliant donations. We handle intake, grading, repackaging, redistribution and full compliance reporting.

CTR - Practical, Positive People

MEET SOME OF OUR INCREDIBLE CTR TEAM

CTR is passionate about delivering the right service and solution to your business. And for that we need practical passionate people.

STEVE BOLTON

Procurement Manager,
Marchington

KATE COLLINS

Project Manager,
Corby

LAUREN MOLE

Administration Manager,
Marhcington

David Christie

Health and Safety Compliance Officer, Marchington

MAXIMISE YOUR RETURN ON SURPLUS

Convert Stock into Immediate Margin

CTR’s proven resale network transforms excess inventory into immediate cash, freeing up working capital and preventing write-downs. We process seasonal lines, customer returns and clearance stock quickly and compliantly so your balance sheet remains strong.


DRIVE SOCIAL IMPACT WITH TRACEABILITY

Turn Donations into Demonstrable Good

CTR’s seamless donation workflow channels eligible stock to vetted charities with full chain of custody and tax-receipt support, maximising social impact. We handle intake, grading and distribution efficiently and transparently so your ESG reporting is clear and verifiable.

UK BASED, international REACH

We operate across continents, turning excess inventory, returns, and resources into opportunities worldwide. See the scale, reach, and impact of our global network in action.

CTR Aproved Global Partners

The Operational Edge: CTR Intelligence Hub

Where ESG meets ROI. The Operational Edge is CTR’s content hub for insight-led, commercially driven strategies that help you handle complexity at scale.


From compliance and circularity to fulfilment, redistribution, and brand protection, we break down what matters and show what works. No fluff. Just intelligent action.