Cost Plus World Market

Had not been in here before. It was so fun we went back. Staff was wonderful. Already have a wish list for next trip.

Normally not a fan of huge import stores of this type, but the Bend location for World Market can be a good one for purchases for «nest feathering» or gifts.
Things worth considering…
… «kitchy witchy» seasonal décor.
…interesting accent furniture like little side tables and benches and accessories like mirrors.
…gift box and baskets and bags along with wrapping paper and ribbons.
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…artisan food products; like a fav brand of good pasta sauce, hard to find spice blends like Ras Al-​Hanout, good quality preserved lemons… the list goes on.
.chocolates and more chocolates; including an assortment of chocolate covered marzipan from Germany during the Christmas holidays.
…kitchen and entertaining items; like soufflé and custard cups in various sizes and colors as well as martini and other German made stemware in interesting formats that can be used to serve libations or desserts, cutting boards, napkins, colanders and on and on.
…decent selection of wine, mostly domestic and some imported, in price ranges from inexpensive to moderately high.
And always at this store, ultra helpful and friendly sales staff. Top notch customer service! Some of the best of any retailer in the area.
Not to mention, well laid out aisle ways that make shopping access easy for everyone.
Located in the Cascade Village Shopping Center, there is alsoample parking in the large lot.
Sounds like I like it so why not a big fan of these huge import store formats?
Because I think about whether the workers in some of the countries of origin are being fairly compensated and working in decent conditions (China, Laos, Nigeria as example). Also I am concerned that the «it’s so inexpensive you can throw it away after one season» fuels consumer behavior that overhwelms landfills and uses up natural resources at an alarming rate.
So I typically limit my purchases here to those things that my conscience lets me buy — the domestic food products, the more durable goods with countries of origin that make me more comfortable about working condtions.
Everything is connected to everything else — andt that’s what holds me back from four stars.

World Market sells a variety of things with styles from around the world, from furniture to flatware to various other misc. items, as well as a limited selection of food items. It’s a nice place to shop if you want to find some unique things.