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• Lethbridge businesses battle for Black Friday weekend sale dollars

  Whether it's a big box store or online Black Friday weekend has been a concern for local businesses, unable to keep up with chain and corporations.

  Canada

  Nov 23, 2023
  
• Supporting local this spring with Market Collective

  Everett Tetz with Market Collective joins Global News Calgary with a look at work from a few of the 140 artists and Alberta business owners set to take over the BMO Centre from April 14-16.

  Apr 9, 2023
  
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• Hazeldean hosts special International Women’s Day Market

  The Hazeldean Community Artisan Market hosts a special International Women's Day market to celebrate local female entrepreneurs.

  Canada

  Mar 11, 2023
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• Edmonton shoppers overwhelmingly visited malls, box stores over local at Christmas: Study

  Edmontonians returned to in-person shopping in a big way for last minute shopping in 2022 — but local businesses didn't benefit in a major way.

  Consumer

  Jan 3, 2023
• Shopping local versus big box on Black Friday in Winnipeg

  Black Friday sales give shoppers an opportunity to get their Christmas gifts for bargain prices, but should Winnipeggers choose locally-owned small businesses or big box stores?

  Consumer

  Nov 23, 2022
• Construction has some Edmonton businesses contemplating closure; council considers compensation

  After struggling through two years of pandemic-related restrictions, construction might be the final straw for two Edmonton businesses.

  Consumer

  Mar 24, 2022
• Saskatchewan small businesses struggle to get back to normal sales despite lifted COVID-19 restrictions

  According to the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB), only 34 per cent of small businesses in the province have returned to normal sales. 

  Canada

  Mar 11, 2022
• Old Strathcona Sweet Treats and Latte Festival encourages Edmontonians to support local businesses

  The second annual Sweet Treats and Latte Festival kicked off in Old Strathcona on Saturday. It's all about coffee, hot drinks and desserts to warm up during the winter.

  Economy

  Feb 5, 2022
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• Canadian small businesses find it hard to capitalize on ‘shop local’ sentiment

  Businesses looking to capitalize on "shop local" demands are contending with inflation, shipping delays and COVID-19 outbreaks, among others.

  Canada

  Dec 22, 2021
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• Is the ‘shop local’ sentiment in Regina carrying into 2021 holiday season?

  The Regina & District Chamber of Commerce is trying their best to keep the sentiment going strong this holiday season with a recent campaign.

  Consumer

  Dec 13, 2021