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Shop-Local Campaign Hopes to Keep Cash in Village

Wilmington, VT - While shoppers lined up at the big-box stores early Friday morning, local proprietors and shoppers alike took advantage of a new shop-local, shop-small campaign spearheaded by Wilmington Works, that gave shoppers incentive... more »

Consumers Shop for Unique Gifts During Small Business Saturday

Carytown, VA - Amy Brown found the perfect gift Saturday for a friend at Ten Thousand Villages in Carytown — an elephant made out of soda pop cans.“She loves elephants and drinks a lot of... more »

Small Stores Offer Gift Shopping at Less Hectic Pace

Alle-Kiski Valley, PA - At most locally owned retailers, you probably won't find “door-buster” Black Friday discounts for the first customers in the door at 6 a.m.But you likely won't find long lines, frenzied crowds,... more »

Small Businesses Push Saturday as Shop Local Day

The Thanksgiving week shopping marathon will stretch into the weekend with the fourth "Small Business Saturday."The event, started in 2010 by credit card giant American Express, promotes patronage of small retailers.American Express will extend a... more »

Shop Locally on Small Business Saturday

This Saturday, Nov. 30, is Small Business Saturday. While you’re doing your holiday shopping, I encourage you to shop locally as much as possible to support the small businesses in our area.When you shop locally,... more »

Small Retailers Plan to Party Till They Profit to Lure Shoppers From Big Malls During Holidays

New York, NY - The parades and carnivals that draw people to downtown areas across the country this holiday season will be more than big celebrations. They’re part of a strategy to get shoppers into... more »

Shop Local, Shop Deadwood

Deadwood, SD - With the revitalization of Deadwood high on the priority list, the Passport Tour de Deadwood, sponsored by the Deadwood Business Club, couldn’t have come at a better time.illed as a new retail... more »

Small Business Saturday: a Chance to Support Your Hometown

Waxahachie, TX - Instead of shopping at the large retailers for the holiday season, residents are encouraged to come to downtown Waxahachie and shop locally. Shopping locally not only keeps retailers in business, but it... more »