fair trade

Fair Trade Store Opens in Downtown Grand Blanc

Grand Blanc, MI - A new retail store has opened its doors in downtown Grand Blanc.7 Loaves, a member of the Fair Trade Federation, sells products from across the world.The fair trade concept is an... more »

Fair Trade Boutique Owner Works to ‘Be The Change’

Madison, WI - When Nikki Anderson opened Change, a fair trade boutique located at 1252 Williamson St., she didn't want to play up the "fair trade" aspect too much. She wanted people to shop there... more »

Fair Trade Fashion

Edwardsville, IL - When customers of Plowsharing Crafts bring home an intricately carved statue or a blanket bursting with color, they are not only making the world a prettier place, but a better place, as... more »

Tale of Two Shops: Mother Opens One, and Daughter Opens Another

Milford, CT - A Milford mother and daughter have each opened up shops in Milford, one in Walnut Beach and the other in downtown Milford. Elizabeth Wright recently unveiled her Beach Gallery at 2 Broadway,... more »

Artist Spotlight: Wendy Cleveland

Sustainable, washable bags with fair trade artisan detailWhat would inspire an attorney and licensed customs broker to leave her job and pursue a patent for a new handbag design and to begin working with marginalized... more »

K Bella Boutique Brings Sustainable Gifts to Haddon Ave.

Collingswood, NJ - Collingswood is known throughout South Jersey as a restaurant-first town, so when a new retail business opens in the borough, it's something to celebrate.K Bella boutique, which opened on Haddon Avenue in... more »

New Del Mar Decor Shop Unique in its Fair Trade-Only Values

Del Mar, CA - There's a new home decor shop in downtown Del Mar, and every item in it tells a story — from the handwoven baskets that still smell like the campfire their African... more »

Work from Global Artisans Comes to Temple Terrace

Temple Terrace, FL - Barbara Cloud-Weisman is living her dream.The retired exceptional childhood education teacher has opened Silver Linings, an eclectic-type retail shop at 10931 N. 56th St. in the Sherwood Forest Center, which provides... more »