Blog – Gitzell FairTrade

Shop With Purpose: Join Us for the Gitzell Fair Trade Holiday Warehouse Shopping Event

Kick off the holiday season with meaningful, fair trade gifting at our annual Warehouse Shopping Event! Join us December 5–6...

Strengthening Global Connections: Kenya’s Ambassador Visits St. Louis

Kenya’s Ambassador to the U.S. visited St. Louis, highlighting trade, culture, innovation, and a meaningful stop at Gitzell Fair Trade’s...

How to Create a Holiday Display That Sells (and Shares a Story)

Build holiday displays that sell with purpose. Learn how to create meaningful, story-driven merchandising moments with artisan-made fair trade products.

Stock Your Shelves with Fair Trade Holiday Gifts for Everyone

Get your store ready for the holidays with meaningful, handcrafted fair trade gifts. From baskets to soapstone and bags, discover...

It’s Never Too Early: Stock Up on Fair Trade Holiday Gifts

The holidays will be here before you know it! Get ahead of the rush with handcrafted, fair trade gifts that...

Celebrating 80 Years of the United Nations Charter

Our founder, Zellipah Githui, proudly co-chaired the United Nations Association of St. Louis 80th Anniversary Celebration, sharing her story of...

Join Us for the Gitzell Fair Trade Holiday Market!

Join us for the Gitzell Fair Trade Holiday Market, two days of shopping with purpose! Our St. Charles warehouse will...

From Orchard to Home: Why Handwoven Baskets Are Fall’s Must-Have

Nothing says fall like a trip to the orchard with a handwoven basket in tow. Our fair trade baskets are...

Small but Mighty: Why Soapstone is a Holiday Retail Essential

From the hills of Kisii County, Kenya, comes our fair trade soapstone, hand-carved from one of the world’s softest minerals....

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