Mercantile

Take the old-fashioned corner store and drop it into the 21st century, stir in lots of color and fun, and you’ll have our mercantile departments.

We scour Whatcom County and the world for the best fair trade, handmade, unique, and functional products.

cookbooks and wellness books
kitchen tools and dishware
candles and incense
educational puzzles, games, and toys for kids of all ages
fun and functional clothing, socks, hats, scarves, T-shirts
handwoven, fair trade baskets
creative greeting cards that are the envy of Hallmark—featuring local artists
calendars, datebooks, journals

2018 Farmer Award Recipients!

To kick off Eat Local Month in September, the Co-op and Sustainable Connections hosted the Hootenanny to Benefit the Co-op’s Farm Fund. All ages gathered to celebrate community, dance, enjoy a delicious meal, and to present the Local Farmer Awards.

Co+op Basics is Growing

Five organic produce items joined the Co+op Basics program: baby peeled carrots, zucchini squash, Bartlett pears, Roma tomatoes, and Fuji apples. Click through to learn more.

We Won a Climate Award!

The Co-op was awarded “Outstanding Company” for improving energy efficiency in a retail grocery setting and fostering resilient, regenerative farming communities at the inaugural National Co+op Grocers (NCG) Climate Collaborative Awards. Learn more …

Take the old-fashioned corner store and drop it into the 21st century, stir in lots of color and fun, and you’ll have our mercantile departments.

We scour Whatcom County and the world for the best fair trade, handmade, unique, and functional products.

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