Retail & Shops across the New Haven metro
Inclusive and diverse-owned retail & shops businesses across the New Haven metro, not just the city itself. Listed in Milford, Derby, New Haven and Wallingford.
Independent shops across New Haven and the towns around it, from apparel and accessories to books, plants and gifts. Chapel Street and the Ninth Square carry most of the walkable retail downtown. A good number of these are online-first with local pickup or sell at weekend markets rather than keeping shop hours, so check before making the trip.
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Where they are across the New Haven metro
Each listing sits at its street address when the owner has shared one, otherwise at its ZIP or town.
Businesses on the map of New Haven
- All Day Clothing, Milford (town center)
- Alternate Universe, Milford (town center)
- Art by Duane, Derby (town center)
- DEADBY5AM, New Haven (town center)
- New Haven Salad Shop, New Haven (town center)
- Nutmeg Kettlecorn, Wallingford (town center)
- Uniquely Different Accessories, New Haven (town center)
Shopping local in New Haven? Start with these.
Short guides to finding brands worth buying from, checking a claim before you spend, and making a small shop's day with a review.
Guides for shopping well
Reading picked for retail & shops and for the New Haven metro.
AAPI-Owned Brands to Support in 2026: How to Find, Verify, and Buy Better
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Veteran-Owned Brands to Support in 2026: How to Buy With Respect, Not Clichés
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Disability-Owned and Accessibility-Forward Brands to Support in 2026
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How to Verify a Business Is Really Diverse-Owned Before You Buy in 2026
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Where to be around New Haven
Pride and cultural festivals nearby, and the heritage and awareness dates on the calendar.
Keep exploring
More across the New Haven metro
Each photo is from a listing in that category.
Beauty & Personal Care14 places Photo: Artiste M Brand
Arts & Entertainment4 places Photo: Collective Consciousness Theatre
Health & Wellness17 places Photo: Best Practice Psychotherapy
Marketing & Creative11 places Photo: Kindness and Manners Etiquette Coaching Services
Restaurants & Food10 places Photo: La Isla
Professional Services9 places Photo: 3D's Jamaican International Cuisine
Notes
Signed, dated pieces about the places where we spend our money, and who they are built for.
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How many retail & shops businesses are listed across the New Haven metro?
Seven right now, in Milford, Derby, New Haven and Wallingford. The list grows as businesses are recommended, checked and added.
What makes a business inclusive on Inclusivity.org?
Every listing shows why it is here, with a source you can check: the owner's own statement, a public listing such as a chamber directory, or a recognized certification. Some are owned by the communities they serve and some are allies who welcome everyone. We never list someone's identity without a source.
Is it free to be listed?
Yes. A basic listing is free, and owners can claim and update theirs at any time. Featured and Enhanced listings get more room on the page, and being listed never depends on them.
How do I suggest a retail & shops business that is missing?
Use Recommend a business at the bottom of this page. We research every suggestion, and nothing goes live until it has been checked.
Know a retail & shops business we're missing?
Tell us who they are and we'll do the research. Nothing goes live until we've checked it, and we never list someone's identity without a source.