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Small Toy Shops Play Up the Perks

On a warm afternoon earlier this week, Dan Weiss, manager and “chief toyologist” at Fantastic Kids Toys, was preparing for the early-December rush of shoppers to the two neighborhood toy stores he manages in New... more »

Small Business Saturday: One for the Little Guys

Yuba City, CA - Many small business owners in Yuba City and Marysville downtowns were beaming Monday after what they said was a successful Small Business Saturday promotion in both cities."It was fantastic," said Dinah... more »

Blue Marble Books Goes Beyond Small Business Saturday

Fort Thomas, OH - Seeing authors regularly visit Blue Marble Books is common by design to give the store a year-round Small Business Saturday-type push.The bookseller brought in six authors to speak with customers, read... more »

Small Business Saturday Results: Independent Businesses Make Strong Statement to Start the Holiday Shopping Season

From the main streets in towns like Galesburg, Illinois to 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, there was strong support for local independent businesses on Small Business Saturday. Shoppers across the nation made a powerful statement with 88... more »

Local Businesses See Sales Jump on Small Business Saturday

Tiverton, RI - Like small-business owners across the country, shopkeepers at historical Tiverton Four Corners were taking advantage of a national promotion in its fourth year that encourages shoppers to support local merchants on Small... more »

Small Business Saturday: Steady Flow of Customers Seen by Stores Across the Berkshires

Berkshires, MA - Despite sluggish traffic on North Street in Pittsfield for much of the day, much of the Berkshires saw a big turnout for Small Business Saturday — a holiday many politicians, storekeepers, local... more »

Keeping Holiday Gifts Local on Small Business Saturday

Hillcrest, NY - As she browsed the displays at Phil's Gift Shop in Hillcrest, Chris Longo said holiday shopping at a quiet place like this was preferable to the hectic atmosphere in some larger retailers.She... more »

Local Shoppers Turn Out for Small Business Saturday

Shelby, NC - People could be seen making their way from store to store in uptown Shelby on Saturday for the annual shopping holiday, Small Business Saturday, which encourages people to shop locally.Linda Parks, owner... more »