‘Don’t just turn to the online giants on Black Friday’ – Scotland Loves Local
Shoppers across Scotland are being urged to choose local this Black Friday and make it a bumper payday for businesses in their community. The team behind the Scotland Loves Local campaign is calling on everyone across the country to think local first during the entire countdown to Christmas rather than automatically turning to online retail […]
Online market launched as Edinburgh West End issues ‘choose local’ rallying cry
Businesses in Edinburgh’s West End have joined forces in a rapid response to keep seasonal trade alive in the wake of heightened coronavirus concerns. Shops, venues and attractions in the area would normally expect to be busy into the New Year as people flock to the capital for festive celebrations. But with Scottish Government guidelines […]
Two-Thirds of Scots Shoppers Will Support Local Stores Online this Christmas
Poll boost as festive bargain-hunters are urged not to forget shops from their high street when searching for Christmas presents on the internet More than two-thirds of Scots say they will shop online with stores from their local high street this Christmas. The strong show of support for local businesses has been highlighted amid calls […]
Scots Urged to ‘Think Local First’ when Shopping Online
Scotland Loves Local campaign confirms sharp rise in local firms trading digitally as businesses battle on safely amid challenges of Covid-19. A rallying cry has been issued for the public shoppers to support their local businesses online to help them survive the coronavirus pandemic. The Scotland Loves Local campaign has found that the number of […]