Important Statistics Brick-and-Mortar Merchants Should Know Ecommerce is growing and big box retail stores continue to dominate the marketplace in many regions. Yet the importance of small brick-and-mortar retail should not be ignored. While shopping has changed over the years, consumers still want to shop at local businesses and they are out there looking for ... Continue reading
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How Shopping Local Helps the Environment Anyone who heard Greta Thunberg’s emotional plea to the United Nations Climate Action Summit in September 2019 has to wonder what steps individuals can actually take to help the environment. While we all know giant efforts need to be taken to better our world, there are small things every ... Continue reading
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New Platform Helps Independent Businesses As the holidays approach, shoppers start marking their calendars for important dates to get the best deals and most unique gifts. Small Business Saturday — Saturday, November 30, 2019 — is a nationwide movement to celebrate small businesses to help communities thrive and stay vibrant. This year, IAmLocal helps in ... Continue reading
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