Asian houseware, furniture, apparel, and accessories
Originally natives of Taiwan, Pearl River Mart founders Ming Yi and Ching Yeh Chen opened a “friendship” store in New York City’s Chinatown to bridge the cultural gaps between China and the United States. What started as the first Chinese American department store in the world is now “a beloved New York institution and a symbol for the creativity and ingenuity of Asian Americans in this country”. You can find anything from traditional Chinese clothing to graphic tees, chopsticks to tea sets, books to home decor, and more.
Sustainable cleaning products
The daughter of immigrant parents from Thailand and Korea, Sarah Paiji Yoo, the CEO and Co-Founder of Blueland, wanted to eliminate plastic waste when she became a new mom, and she channeled her concerns into a sustainable solution. Blueland offers hand wash, laundry detergent, and dish soap.