"Buy local" means more than just spending at a local retailer. Just 10% of out of state online spending directed back to state stores could add a billion to the economy, plus add jobs. Shopping ...

Small Business Saturday, held on Nov. 29, encourages shoppers to support local retailers. Spending money at local Michigan retailers has a significant positive impact on the state's economy and public ...

Owner of SCOUT of Marion and Scribe Stationer, Nikki Kettlekamp, helps Joni Witzel, of Marion, find an item in SCOUT of Marion in Marion on Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2025. Witzel said she enjoys shopping ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Alison Coleman is a U.K.-based journalist who covers entrepreneurs. For small, independent retailers, the festive season is the ...

GRAND RAPIDS, MI (WOOD) — Local retailers are facing one of their most critical sales periods as shoppers enter the final stretch before Christmas. The Grand Rapids Chamber reports retailers earn ...