| Foundation | August 2012 (age 14) |
|---|---|
| Founders | Mark Spera and Dean Ramadan |
| Location city | San Francisco, California |
| Location country | United States |
| Area served | USA |
| Key people | Mark Spera (co-founder) Dean Ramadan (co-founder) |
| Industry | E-commerce, clothing |
| Products | Clothing, women's clothing, men's clothing, dresses, shirts, blouses, jewelry |
| Services | Online shopping, electronic commerce |
| Homepage | begoodclothes.com |
BeGood Clothing is a retailer of clothing and accessories, selling its products online and its business is focused on socially responsible clothing.[1] The company is based in San Francisco, California.[2] BeGood Clothing has stated that its social responsibility initiatives include: (i) the selling clothing and gifts described by the company as sustainable or eco-friendly, and (ii) making donations to environmental or humanitarian causes with items purchased.[3] The company supports local San Francisco nonprofits, participates in charitable events, and donates customers’ gently used clothing to Goodwill Industries monthly.[4]
BeGood Clothing was founded by Mark Spera and Dean Ramadan.[5] Spera has been involved in ventures in industries such as business services and healthcare.[6]
Products
BeGood selects the brands and designers it carries, including brands described as sustainable or socially responsible image.[7] The company offers various clothing items from designers who associate with charities or have implemented corporate social responsibility strategies.[8] Its product categories include shoes, handbags, and dresses, among other products.[citation needed]
BeGood Outreach
BeGood has partnered with the San Francisco non-profit, Project Open Hand, and donates a meal to their organization for the sale of certain items in the store.[9] BeGood also partners with these local and global non-profits and charitable organizations:[10]
- Project Open Hand
- Goodwill Industries
- Books for Africa
- Donation of clean water
- Education initiatives
- Toothbrush given to a child in need
- Donation of prescription lenses
- Eco-Causes
- World Bicycle Relief
- Humanitarian Initiatives
References
- ^ "Curating products aimed at the emerging lifestyles of health and sustainability market". Social Earth. Retrieved 17 November 2013.
- ^ "San Francisco apparel retailer". The Wall Street Journal. Retrieved 30 September 2013.
- ^ "BeGood Clothing is a socially responsible, and eco-responsible, fashion store". Eco News Network. Retrieved 17 November 2013.
- ^ "Act locally, think globally". The Inkandescent Group. Archived from the original on 18 December 2013. Retrieved 17 November 2013.
- ^ "Socially responsible clothing always in style". University of Richmond. Retrieved 17 November 2013.
- ^ Doran, Elizabeth (2022-09-15). "Spera’s deal to buy existing business for new Manlius location falls through". syracuse. Retrieved 2023-09-05.
- ^ "BeGood Clothing is a socially responsible and eco-friendly clothing store". Eco Chick. Retrieved 17 November 2013.
- ^ "Charity-serving gear in Cow Hollow". Thrillist. Retrieved 17 November 2013.
- ^ "Celebrate earth day with BeGood". jojotastic. Retrieved 17 November 2013.
- ^ "BeGood Clothing Supports Local and Global Causes". Eco News Network. Retrieved 17 November 2013.