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The Oakville Beaver, Friday February 3, 2006 - 33 I) 0 ¥ X T 0 ¥ N T While other retailers were estimating modest sales this holiday season, with increases of less than 10 per cent in samestore sales, Ten Thousand shoppers spent more on Oakville store this meant a remarkable 47 per cent I '^ M I ^ S ¥ EEK Oakville buys into fair trade coffee, tea, and cocoa - the retail sales value of the products they certify increased 42 per cent in over the past year. Their report helps ^ JStl C °n^ nTI ^ ^ tra<^0 *S rate t^ 1an ot^er reta`* sec' I Thousand Villages is the oldest and largest fair trade h OVERSTOCKED! Executive Director of Ten j Central Committee (MCC), Tops sizes XL - XXL Bottoms sizes 14-18 before. Stores in all regions of the country have done extremely well this season and we expect this trend will continue as more people become aware of fairtrade", says Frey " It is obvious that we are part of a great and growing movement. This year more than ever, the Canadian public showed its compassion towards people affected by poverty through support for fair trade". According to TransFair Canada-a certification body for fair trade products including handicrafts and telling their stories in North America, By working with artisans who would otherwise be unemployed or underemployed, the business aims to provide sustainable income to artisans that, in turn, helps pay for food, education, health care and housing, Ten Thousand Villages in Oakville is located at 189 Lakeshore Rd. E., and can be reached by phone at (905) 337-2377. For more information, visit www.TenThousand Villages.ca Sweaters n r u T J in Jackets SILKEBORG TEN T H O U S A N D 166 L A K E SH OR E ROAD EAST OAKVI LLE (905) 337-3155 V ILLAGES Asian Kitchen M a r Uni & W sne 8a; | m n te r C le a ra n c e ! 189 Lakeshore Rd. E. 905.337.2377 oakville@villages.ca www.TenThousandVillages.ca 221 Lakeshore Rd. E. 905.842.1196 Fair trad e sin ce 1 9 4 6 Q n a PAUL A N T H O N Y SALON Proudly serving you for over 18 years. ("on selected merchandise) Passion Progression Creativity Hurry in! Selection Won't Last! Fine ladies w e a r fo r to d a y 's life s tyle · Sizes 4 - 1 8 3 1 2 Lakeshore Rd. B e tw e en T ra fa lg a r & R eynolds 9 0 5 .8 1 5 .9 1 3 0 Created b\ Executive f \ Chef Mo Aoki PROMOTIONAL OFFER ^ m Ample parking in rear M I for Wash, Cut & Style (Reg. $52) or FREE Wash, Cut & Style with any Colour or Highlight Service 143 Church Street, Downtpwn Oakville Limited Time Offer. Call Today. Valid For New Clients. Redeemable with this Ad. 338 CHURCH ST. 221 Lakeshore R d. E. 905 849.8175 .