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These are exciting times. We’re thrilled to announce that we’ve joined forces with Natural Collection, our companies are merging to create a single combined business to offer ethical consumers the very best in eco-friendly, organic and fair trade products. The combined business will continue trading under both names using both online and mail order catalogue to reach our customers.<\/p>\n

Natural Collection, founded in 1999 by Julian and Joanne Spector, is a pioneering mail order retailer who offers consumers natural and organic products through the pages of its catalogue and online shop. A three-time winner of The Observer\u2019s Ethical Awards and positive voice for change in the sector, www.naturalcollection.com<\/a> has blazed a trail on ethical retail even before it became fashionable.<\/p>\n

Here at Ethicalsuperstore.com, we’re the younger of the two companies, founded in 2004 by Vic Morgan and Andy Redfern, as the one-stop shop for fair trade, organic and eco-friendly products.\u00a0 With a range of over 5000 products, our aim is to empower producers both locally and globally.<\/p>\n

\u201cJoining forces will enable both companies to build for an exciting future and to steer a good path through the challenging retail environment.\u201d commented Andy Redfern, the CEO of the merged business. Joanne Spector, co-founder of Natural Collection added \u201cOur new partnership creates great energy as we join together in our drive to promote fair trade and ecological products, which is especially important during a time when producers need the most support\u201d.<\/p>\n

With a shared mission to put the ethical consumer first, the combined organisation will continue to empower consumers to play an even greater role in defining the future of shopping. Pioneering a new era of information-intensive shopping we will enable shoppers to make more sustainable decisions.\u00a0 \u201c\u2018Hippy\u2019 has evolved into \u2018hip\u2019 as ethical products now range from eco-gadgets to fair trade gourmet coffees.\u201d added Vic Morgan, co-founder of the EthicalSuperstore.com \u201cDespite adverse economic climate this team has no intention of being held back.\u00a0 Together we are stronger\u201d<\/p>\n

Julian Spector said \u201cWe see tremendous growth opportunities in the UK market. Both companies are perfectly aligned with a common vision; by working together we can offer a blend of expertise which means we can be relied on as a one-stop-shop for all your ethical needs.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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