To kick off our new blog series, we are revisiting some of the reasons why shopping small counts and getting to the heart of why shopping from markets feels SO much more fulfilling than other forms of retail.

Personal Connection: Supporting Dreams
Shopping from a small business means you are directly supporting someone’s dreams - you can talk to the maker and hear their story. A good day at a market, particularly for early-stage businesses can be the catalyst for that person to carry on with their journey, continuing to grow and develop as a creative.

Give Better Gifts: Unique and Handmade Products
By visiting Crafty Fox Market, you will be able to find products that aren’t available elsewhere with one-off exclusives and a carefully curated selection of handmade and unique products.

It’s Fun!
Markets are great fun and can make for an inspiring and creative day out with friends and family. Look out for lucky dips, competitions and plenty of creations which will make you smile!

Eco-Friendly Choice
Our community of indie-makers are an eco-friendly bunch with many choosing to use upcycled materials or packaging in their work and thoughtful sourcing of raw materials to reduce impact on the planet. Taking products home from a craft market also reduces the need to ship products when bought online which further reduces emissions.

Made to last + Repair Options
Products are high quality and built to last with many of our traders now offering repair options.

Supporting the Creative Economy
Shopping at markets and fairs is a way to support the local creative economy. This keeps areas vibrant and interesting in a fight back against homogenisation.

Feel Good Shopping
You can feel good about your shopping experience - putting money directly into the hands of a creative and having a chat about their work!

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