fair trade

Local Stores Hope to Make ‘Positive Change in the World’ by Selling Fair Trade

Lawrence, MA - "Made in India." "Produced in Pakistan."Americans' closets and homes are filled with objects bearing similar labels, while news programs proliferate with stories like the massive fire at a Bangladeshi textile factory and... more »

Voices of the Valley: Cathie Walz, Owner, Blue Marble, Amherst

Amherst, MA - "This is like a new store every time I come in and each time I love it more! " "You always help me find the perfect gift for everyone on my list."... more »

New Life for NL Fair-Trade Store

New London, CT - A new missionary of the fair-trade movement in the region has reopened the Flavours of Life gift shop on Bank Street, ready to take over a store and a vision pioneered... more »

New Huntington Shop Supports Fair Trade, Orphanage

Huntington, WV - All Laurie Reasons has to do is glance around Lamb's Gate Market in downtown Huntington to see that people do, in fact, care.The shop was established in just one month, all by... more »

Fourth Annual Global Gift Shop Opens This Week At Lee

Cleveland, TN - Lee University has opened its fourth annual Global Gift Shop, a collaborative effort with many fair trade craft suppliers united under the slogan, "Gifts that Give Twice." The shop will be open... more »

Edmonds Shop Lending a Helping Hand One Sale at a Time

Edmonds, WA - Nestled behind the backhoes and dump trucks working on Main Street in downtown Edmonds, you will find Fabric of Life. At first glance the shop may not come off as much more... more »

La Grange Shop Offers Charm With a Vintage Flair

La Grange, IL - Surround yourself with the things you love, but don't get too attached might be Nancy Allodi's business model.The owner of Vintage Charm in La Grange spends hours poring through antique markets... more »

A Fair Deal

Is 'fair trade' important for your store? The term fair trade" is thrown around a lot in retail circles, but what does it really mean and why should retailers care? Museums & More talked to... more »