Global Gifts North-side store changes locations and gets a new look!

(Indianapolis 08/18/2011) After 15 years at its 86th & Ditch location, the Global Gifts Indianapolis north store is moving to Nora Plaza, 1300 E. 86th Street, a few doors north of Whole Foods, effective August 31. The store will be completely redesigned with energy efficient lighting, a custom built sales counter, and new flooring to provide a more upbeat and welcoming atmosphere.

“We are very excited about this new location for Global Gifts.  We have seen strong sales growth for our organization in recent years and we think this move will be an important step in allowing us to continue to grow.  Each sale Global Gifts makes provides much needed hope and opportunity to developing world artisans.  Increasing sales is crucial to our artisan partners and toward fulfilling our fair trade mission,” said Sam Carpenter, executive director of Global Gifts.  “We greatly appreciate the support our customers have shown us over the years and we hope they will follow us to this new location,” Carpenter continued.

“We love the support of the neighbors and shops at our current location, but look forward to the dynamic environment in Nora.  The smaller space will highlight our beautiful products while the range of stores at Nora will allow us to better serve our current and future customers," said Robin Jones, store manager.

To mark the move, Global Gifts has planned a grand-opening celebration September 9 and 10 with live music, artisan demos, great discounts and samples of fair trade treats.  Store hours will remain the same although September 9 the store will stay open until 9:00 PM to help more people join the celebration.

Global Gifts is a volunteer supported fair trade organization with two stores in Indianapolis and one store in Bloomington, Indiana. Founded in 1988, Global Gifts is a member of the Fair Trade Federation.

Global Gifts supports impoverished artisans and producers in the developing world by providing vital fair trade income and employment for people of limited opportunity, by marketing ethically produced and ethically obtained handmade products, by educating the public about the cultures and traditions associated with the items for sale, and by helping consumers in Central Indiana spend their shopping dollars in ways that benefit disadvantaged people and around the world. 

Global Gifts, Making a Difference One Purchase at a Time