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 ...

This holiday season, make it a goal to shop local. Shopping local does more than support small business owners and entrepreneurs in the community; it's a great way to find personalized, creative gifts ...

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 ...

As the holiday season approaches, the allure of online shopping grows stronger. After all, who doesn’t love the idea of buying gifts in their pajamas at 2 a.m., all while contributing to Jeff Bezos’ ...

Despite all the hype, Black Friday, the day after Thanksgiving, probably isn’t the biggest shopping day of the year. Even so, plenty of people will be out early hunting for bargains. Besides Black ...

Various components come together to make the holiday season a festive time of year. There is a lot to get done in a short amount of time during the holiday season, and part of that includes 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 ...