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“Historically, it’s been a good Saturday for us,” said Michael Muratore, owner of the West End women’s clothing boutique Rose & Eye. “It’s important to shop local — especially in Long … more
At least one holiday commercial aired before many children headed back to school from their summer vacations: Kmart rolled out a television spot called “Ridiculous” during the first week of September . . . more
Small Business Saturday, created five years ago to encourage residents’ interest in shopping at local businesses, is set for Nov. 28. Each year, on the Saturday after Thanksgiving, participating shoppers forgo the malls and big-box stores to patronize the businesses in their own neighborhoods. more
Before their Thanksgiving dinners even cooled, millions of Americans began lining up outside the mega-stores to be among the first to get at Black Friday deals. Next week . . . more
This weekend, millions of bargain-hungry shoppers across the country, their Thanksgiving dinners having barely settled, will flood malls and big-box outlets, with the goal of scooping up the best possible deals. more
Small Business Saturday, a promotion that became known around the nation in 2010, takes place the day after Black Friday and two days before Cyber Monday — which are aimed at shoppers looking to capitalize on deals at big-box retail stores and online. more
Hurricane Sandy taught us many things, but one lesson is clear: The health — good or bad — of an area’s business community has a direct effect on residents’ quality of life. more
The idea behind Small Business Saturday is to highlight the day after Black Friday as a day to redirect shopping and spending from big-box stores to local businesses and service providers. more
If Black Friday’s message is a broad-stroke “Buy! Buy! Buy!” then the theme of the more focused Small Business Saturday is “Buy local!” So that’s the theme to shop … more
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