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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Editor’s note: Each Saturday for the next eight weeks The Daily World’s Content Studio is introducing a series of articles focusing on the importance of keeping holiday dollars in the local economy.