Nov 29, 2014
Small Retailers ‘Feel Good’ About Holiday SeasonBy Jeff MatthewsTheTownTalk.com

Alexandria, LA – Like most small businesses, Southern Chic doesn’t see a ton of activity on Black Friday.

The traditional shopping frenzy, which annually promises money saving deals to ravenous crowds, normally slips by nearly unnoticed while shoppers eagerly pack big box retailers.

This year, owners of the gift shop in Alexandria did things a little bit differently. They sent a coupon to an email list of about 600 customers.

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