Purpose – Aims to discuss counter‐movements to the recent G8 summit of 2005, held at Gleneagles, Scotland, place them into a broader social and historical context, and assess their long‐term impact. Design/methodology/approach – Draws upon personal interpretation of recent meetings of...

Purpose – This editorial article aims to introduce the special issue of Critical Perspectives on International Business entitled “Critical perspectives on fair trade”. Design/methodology/approach – The editorial provides a brief overview of the subject of fair trade, with an emphasis on...