Built to support local shopping.
by Admin
Posted on 30-09-2022 08:37 AM
Local enterprise office louth:
helping you to shop local, search local and support local
looking for something? have you thought about where you’re buying from? here at louth’s local enterprise office, our job is to support small and local businesses to develop, to survive and to thrive. You can play a part in helping to make your community strong in the choices you make when shopping. Remember to use #lookforlouth in your social media posts to tell us about the
great
local businesses you've discovered or brilliant local service that you’ve experienced.
If you’re looking for a gift but don’t know what to buy, consider a love drogheda gift card and/or dundalk chamber shop local gift vouchers these gift cards can be used in a variety of local stores.
The irish times recently published an article outlining 100 irish websites to aid in our shopping needs during lockdown. The list has since grown to 400 websites, selling everything from clothes to food and drink or toys, there’s sure to be something to suit everyone. The independent. Ie also have a feature on supporting local online businesses: part 1 covers businesses county by county in leinster and ulster and part 2 covers businesses in connacht and munster.
Simply put, shopping locally is buying from a local business instead of going to a large retailer. Some examples are: buying seasonal veggies at your area’s farmers market eating at independently owned restaurants instead of fast food or chain restaurants shopping at your local hardware store rather than a big box store supporting local artisans who make candles, soap, handcrafted jewelry, furniture, etc. Buying from independent book sellers instead of online retailers using local craftspeople to repair or refurbish furniture or broken items you otherwise might have thrown away the shop local/shop small trend helps cultivate relationships within the community. Especially during tough economic times, it’s a win – win for everyone involved.
The legacy of the pandemic comprises the rise and rise of digital, the increasing footfall in local stores, swift home delivery and specialist, hyper-personalised experiences. Research from the centre for cities highlights that some smaller town centres have seen fewer reductions in overall footfall than larger towns and cities. The country's economic recovery could be boosted by enabling and supporting this renewed interest in shopping local, as well as a much needed plan for high street re-development into ‘human high streets’. Consumers are searching out small on digital platforms. Social media platforms such as instagram bolster the ways in which smaller brands can connect with new consumers and provide an easy check-out experience.
Shopping Local vs. Shopping Locally
While many people take great pride in shopping locally (vs. Buying online from amazon or some other e-tailer), they miss the point by hitting up wal-mart or another big box retailer. Sure, these places employ local citizens and collect local sales taxes , but a significant portion of there revenue goes elsewhere.
This reality was underscored in a study from maine that i recently ran across. The study, which focuses on a particular section of midcoast maine, compares the economic impact of shopping at locally-owned businesses vs. Major chains. Yes, it dates back to 2003, but the findings are still quite interesting.
No matter your shopping style, you’ll find retailers of all shapes and sizes across the okc metro. Once you’ve made your way through the host of locally-owned shops, venture out to the city’s major shopping centers to find the well-known brands you love. Located just west of downtown, okc outlets features more than 80 stores ranging from luxury brands to family-friendly favorites. For the traditional, indoor shopping mall experience, centrally located penn square mall and north okc’s quail springs mall are sure to fit the bill with a selection of national department stores. Upscale shoppers will find an eclectic lineup of retail shops at classen curve , and chisholm creek offers a variety of shopping, dining and entertainment options.