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Small Business Saturday crucial for local businesses this holiday season

Experts predict that Americans will spend more than $260 billion this holiday season, with more than $100 billion of that going to small businesses. Read More

Small business owners say holiday shopping locally shapes hometowns’ futures

From hand-made gifts to familiar faces behind the counter, local stores are more than places to shop; they are the heartbeat of towns. Read More

Small businesses strategize to spur holiday shopping

With Thanksgiving now firmly in the rearview mirror, the holiday shopping season is now in full swing. Black Friday sales filled the marketplace as retailers of all sizes, both online and ... Read More

Small business owners ask you to ‘vote with your dollars’ this holiday shopping season

On the consumer side, the survey showed shoppers will be more budget-conscious this year. “Seventy percent of customers are going to be looking for deals and discounts, 46 percent are shopping earlier ... Read More

‘Small Business Saturday’ Hopes Dashed By 18% Spending Decline In 2025

Small Business Saturday spending dropped sharply this year, with consumers prioritizing bargains over supporting local shops due to high inflation and low confidence. Read More

Atlanta small businesses hope for big boost holiday shopping

Atlanta small businesses are hoping Black Friday and Small Business Saturday bring a crucial holiday boost as Invest Atlanta urges residents to shop local amid falling consumer confidence. Read More

New consumer holiday shopping trends reveal how small businesses can plan for the season

(BPT) - For small business owners, the holidays are crucial to their success. This year is no different, as small businesses expect holiday shopping to contribute nearly half (47%) of their total ... Read More

Small businesses prepare for a high stakes holiday season

Multiple dirt bikes appeared to have crashed in New Bedford. Pawtucket police collect toy donations for stuff-a-cruiser event Pawtucket police braved the chilly weather while collecting toys and ... Read More

Grand Haven businesses prepare for crucial holiday shopping season

GRAND HAVEN, Mich. — With all the summer tourists back home, Grand Haven business owners are turning their attention to the upcoming holiday shopping season, which many consider essential for ... Read More

Bigger isn’t better: Why some holiday shoppers prefer to buy gifts at small businesses

The holiday season proves that bigger isn’t always better: Nearly half of seasonal gifts come from small businesses, according to new research. A survey of 2,000 general population respondents found ... Read More