Four Ethical Fashion Brands You Need to Know About

Sustainability has become a buzzword in the fashion industry in recent years and for good reason. With the rise of fast fashion and its environmental and social impact, consumers are increasingly looking for ways to shop ethically and sustainably. Welcome Merchant is proud to support fashion brands Akos Creative, Second Stitch, Social Studio, and The … Continue reading Four Ethical Fashion Brands You Need to Know About

Mother’s Day gift guide

Mother’s Day is fast approaching and if you’re stuck on what to get your mother figure, Welcome Merchant has compiled a few gift ideas to get you sorted. When it comes to gifts to shower your mother-figure, nothing seems fitting compared to their sacrifices and selflessness. We hope these gifts from refugee-powered businesses and social … Continue reading Mother’s Day gift guide

The Clean Beauty Movement: An Interview with Sassy Organics Founder Aida Rejzovic

The clean beauty industry is growing rapidly as more and more consumers seek out natural alternatives to traditional products. One company specialising in organic beauty is Sassy Organics, an online store dedicated to offering clean skincare and cosmetics. Founded by Aida Rejzovic, the company has quickly become a go-to destination for those wanting high-quality, effective … Continue reading The Clean Beauty Movement: An Interview with Sassy Organics Founder Aida Rejzovic

SRI LANKAN NEW YEAR

Welcome Merchant speaks to Niro Vithyesakar, a Sri Lankan-born refugee who 15 years ago made the move to Australia. He spends his time using his hospitality and business skills to provide authentic Sri Lankan street food. At various events, he has sold his dishes through his market stall Tuka Tuka Kothuroti Man for the past 5 years. … Continue reading SRI LANKAN NEW YEAR

O1 Kebab: A Conversation about Family and Resilience

01 Kebab, a halal-certified restaurant residing in Melbourne, is known to provide Turkish food that is freshly made which is sure to not disappoint. They offer a range of affordable dishes to pick from such as Adana, a popular Turkish dish, kuzu cigeri (lamb liver), Mediterranean food, lamb shish, chicken shish, salads and dips. I … Continue reading O1 Kebab: A Conversation about Family and Resilience

Support Our Refugee-Background Entrepreneurs This Christmas

This festive season, Welcome Merchant are encouraging you to do things a little differently. We’ve compiled a list of gift ideas created by our refugee background entrepreneurs, to help you slow down and shop ethically this holiday season.