Have you ever left your local supermarket or grocery store frustrated because you couldn't find food in bulk or zero-waste products? Then you understand the challenge many eco-conscious individuals go through daily. If you are interested in that line of entrepreneurship, you can start your own zero-waste grocery store, which we also call a refill shop. Here's how.
Image 3 of 10 from gallery of Miligrão Store / Moca. Photograph by Marcos Duailibe
Learn what the definition of a refillery is, why refilling is so important, how to shop byoc at a refillery, and where to find refilleries near you.
Headed to Google and typing in "refillery near me"? Why would you want to go to a refill store anyway? Here's why they are so special!
Let’s chat about the windy city, AKA Chicago! Best known for deep dish pizza, amazing architecture, and some fantastic museums… but did you know Chicago also
The owners of the Soap Dispensary in Vancouver have expanded next door to open Kitchen Staples, a zero-waste shop for edibles, grains, oils, and more.
Image 7 of 10 from gallery of Miligrão Store / Moca. Photograph by Marcos Duailibe
Customers are expected to take in their own pots, jars and sandwich bags in order to carry anything home.
Plastic Free July - Going plastic-free sounds like a daunting task right? Here's the ultimate resource to help you start reducing plastic.
One of the most beautiful garden shops in the United States is Terrain. It is Anthropologie's garden concept shop and there are only four locations: Glen Mills, Pennsylvania (the original), Westport, Connecticut, Walnut Creek, California, and Palo Alto, California. The original shop in Pennsylvania is the most quaint and charming, in my opinion, because it uses the original structures of an old farmstead to house and showcase its wares. Every year Terrain sets up a winter shop that sells the most beautiful holiday decor items, including stunning handmade wreaths. I've selected five of my favourites below. To see the full collection of their wreaths, click here. If you have the chance to visit any of their stores, I strongly encourage you to! They are an experience in and of themselves. (At the bottom of the post there are photographs of the Terrain stores). Crimson & Greens Wreath: bright red sprigs of caspia, phalaris, celosia and flax pair with natural leaves to form this handmade wreath. Indoor use only. My personal favourite: Pheasant Forest Wreath: striped pheasant feathers (gathered humanely) add the finishing touch to this hand-crafted wreath, which brings the autumn woods indoors with natural oak leaves, grasses, cattails and twigs. Indoor use only. Winter Forest Wreath: natural leaves and eucalyptus with boughs of preserved cedar, white sinuata, echinops and pinecones. For indoor use or sheltered outdoor use. Dried Cotton Boll Wreath: a handmade wreath featuring natural cotton bolls, some full and some empty, for a look that is charming and unique. Indoor or sheltered outdoor use. Another personal favourite: Autumn Flax and Protea Wreath: bright protea pods are mixed with natural leaves, preserved myrtle, eucalyptus and flax. Indoor use only. WELCOME TO TERRAIN! The Terrain stores are gorgeous any (and every) time of year. Below is a selection of photographs of their stores to give you a sense of their charming atmosphere. In addition to selling plants (indoor and outdoor varieties), they also sell a delightful selection of home decor items, books, outdoor furniture and accessories. Each of the stores also has a cafe and a space for events, such as weddings, workshops and more!
Alongside a raft of ceramics, homewares, jewellery, artworks and skin care by special Australian brands, Pinky’s stocks ADORABLE items for kids and babies.
There are dozens of ways to design your retail store, but not all will encourage your customers to convert—and then return. Follow these retail design tips and trends to craft an unforgettable shopping experience.
