Since 2010, Small Business Saturday has been a popular promotion to get more shoppers into local small businesses. To be sure, American Express, which came up with the idea, also benefited. Small ...

The National Retail Federation expects a busy holiday shopping season, and local officials agree and encourage purchasing gifts in person at community businesses. A record 186.9 million people are ...

Owner of SCOUT of Marion and Scribe Stationer, Nikki Kettlekamp, helps Joni Witzel, of Marion, find an item in SCOUT of Marion in Marion on Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2025. Witzel said she enjoys shopping ...

Shopping local is crucial not just during the holidays, but all year round, said Mercer Island Chamber of Commerce Chief Executive Officer Jen Dean. By supporting local businesses, customers can make ...

It happens every year — December rushes by, and suddenly it’s Christmas Eve. But for North Coast shoppers, last-minute doesn’t have to mean last-resort. Local stores, grocers, floral and gift shops ...

Editor’s Note: This is the first of a series of “Live Here, Shop Here” stories highlighting the importance of shopping local and how it benefits the Tyler-area economy. Leading up to the holiday ...