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The Fair Trader is a retail store in Chicago’s Hyde Park neighborhood that features only Fair Trade certified goods from around the world. Its three owners, Evelyn Johnson, Madeiria Myrieckes and Cindy Pardo bring their passion for Fair Trade to a colorful, boutique-style store that stocks artwork, baskets, jewelry, decorative textiles, clothing and accessories for children and adults, handmade paper, bath and body products, home décor and kitchen accessories. There is always an owner on the premises, and assistance with choosing the perfect gift and gift wrapping in recycled packaging are all part of the way The Fair Trader does business. A visit to this wonderful store will show you the joy of “shopping that makes a difference!”