Shop Small Businesses Locally
It is important to shop and support small businesses locally. Small towns and cities are losing their sense of support in a community. Because big box stores, online retailers, and off price stores are pushing businesses locally, small businesses have been impacted.
Nine Women One Dress Novel
I recently finished reading Nine Women One Dress. Since I’m an avid reader, I enjoyed this witty fiction novel. While the story is centered around New York, its focus is about a beautiful dress created and a bit of magic.
Fashionable Black Dog
There is nothing like wearing fashionable black dog clothing for me in the summer months. Growing up in New England, the Black Dog is a well known icon on clothing and accessories. Every time I visit Martha’s Vineyard, I would always make it a point to stop into the Black Dog Bakery and Café in Vineyard […]
Shopping Online
Shopping online has seen tremendous growth throughout the world. More individuals, couples and families are shopping online using their computers, smartphones, and tablets. Shopping in brick and mortar stores are becoming obsolete (See my retail stores closing post).
Retail Stores Closing
Stores closing every day – big box retailers, specialty stores, and small boutiques. Retailers and Boutiques in the United States are shutting down stores regularly. Shoppers are seeing bare shelves in many retail locations.
Skeptical Female Shopper
Skeptical Female shopper is becoming the majority in their shopping habits at specialty stores and boutiques nationwide. Department Stores, Specialty Stores, and Boutiques are facing declining retail sales regularly.
Shopping Power
Shopping Power is now about the savvy Consumer who does their homework before making a purchase. With the personalization and convenience of online shopping, many individuals have not been visiting brick and mortar retailers.