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1. Local shops
sell a wide range of great products at affordable prices. It
is said that many people get out of the habit of shopping
locally & are then surprised by the range of products and
gifts available.
2. Shopping locally
saves you money. Shopping Chains have done a good job of
convincing us all that sole traders = expensive, but the
evidence just isn't there to back this up . If you add in
travel, parking costs, fees to transport larger items home and
your time, the overall cost of shopping in the city is often
much higher.
3. Shopping locally
& using local Trades & Services retains our communities. People don't
like losing shops and services in small towns but don't
equate this to how they spend their money. Shops will only
survive if customers spend locally - so if you want vibrant
town centres, where people can socialise as well as shop, then
it makes sense to shop locally.
4. Shopping locally
retains our individuality. Independent shops create
distinctive shopping experiences and often stock different
products. Independent shops keep traditional local products
alive. They respond more quickly to the needs of local
customers, stocking products to meet the changing population
needs. They can also be more innovative...organic products
were first developed by independent traders.
5. Shopping locally
saves the environment We are all aware of CO2 emissions and
our environmental impact. Local shops, which often stock a
high percentage of local sourced goods and do not require
long car journeys to get to, help reduce our global footprint.
6. Shopping locally
creates
jobs. Shops in our town centres create local employment and
self- employment. These people in turn spend in the local
economy. Evidence shows that for every $100 spent in an
independent shop $45 is generated for the local economy
compared to $14 generated from the big chain stores.
7. Local
independent
shops & traders invest more in our communities Sole traders
and independent stores are proportionally more generous in
their support for local charities, carnivals, schools and
community events. So supporting local shops means a financial
return for our community.
8. Local shops
are for everyone. Most people can get to their local shops
easily and this is especially important for elderly,
vulnerable and young people and those without transport.
Keeping your shops open by buying locally helps the whole
community.
9. Local shops and
Trades & Services
value you more.
Evidence from numerous surveys shows people receive better
customer care and service. Traders survive by their reputation
and repeat business - so shopping local & using local
businesses means that you get a higher standard of service.
10. Shopping local
saves
services. Private, voluntary and public sector services
cluster around shops. As shops disappear, so do hairdressers,
vets, dentists, garages, garden centres etc.
SO.... shop smart, shop
local, shop in Bream Bay!
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by internet articles) |
