Small Business Saturday (November 29, 2025) has become more than a single shopping day — it’s a chance for retailers and restaurateurs to connect with customers who value supporting their community.

Small business owners and advocates encourage shoppers to consider local stores this holiday season, as many face what could be a make-or-break period amid ongoing economic challenges. A survey by the ...

"Buy local" means more than just spending at a local retailer. Just 10% of out of state online spending directed back to state stores could add a billion to the economy, plus add jobs. Shopping ...

Shoe Fly outlet manager Melanie Warrender sets up leather goods in the recently expanded store. Mirror photo by Patrick Waksmunski Locally owned small businesses are in the spotlight this weekend ...

Last week my brother gave me a $10 incentive to buy the new hardcover book I wanted at an independent store rather than online for less money. He wanted to put his money where his mouth is and wanted ...

Should you feel righteous about buying something from a local store rather than from an online company? A reader we’re calling Samuel wrote that he experienced two related incidents that left him ...