Carrying products from local suppliers is becoming an increasingly powerful way for retailers to stand out from competitors ...

Metro-area stores are restocking and getting ready for even more shoppers after Black Friday. On Small Business Saturday, attention turns to stores that are generally locally owned.Although many ...

When I shop small, I receive a friendly welcome! Guided help at local stores actually makes me buy items and a little for myself. All of these little joys are part of the one-on-one shopping ...

Shoe Fly outlet manager Melanie Warrender sets up leather goods in the recently expanded store. Mirror photo by Patrick Waksmunski Locally owned small businesses are in the spotlight this weekend ...