Saying Thank You for 74 years, Ten Thousand Villages Canada has announced it is closing its corporate operations which includes the head office, distribution centre in Ontario, as well as 10 remaining company stores, wholesale operations as well as their webstore.

Citing a challenging retail environment, Mennonite Central Committee Canada says it has made the decision with the heaviest of hearts.

Saskatoon’s Ten Thousand Villages 2nd Avenue store shut down in 2018. The remaining store on 45th Street will close March 31st.

The stores owned and operated by separate boards are going to continue to operate.

As a Canadian Fair Trade organization, MCC says it has empowered over 100-thousand makers around the world to earn a fair and stable income.10 Thousa