A recent study conducted by Jungle Scout reports that many consumers prefer to support small and local businesses for their holiday shopping. 20% reported they will buy holiday gifts from indie stores, up from 10% last year. The report ranks independent retailers in 4th place for in-store shopping, surpassing Costco, Walgreen's Best Buy, Sam's Club, Macy's and Home Depot.
The article shares 53% of consumers bought online from independent stores on Small Business Saturday as reported by ...
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Babcock Gifts celebrates its 50th birthday in 2024. The bridal registry and gift shop opened in 1972 as a partnership that included interior design. In 1974, with the exit of one partner, the store focused on antiques, gifts, and bridal registry. Over the next 42 years, there would be growth into two stores before downsizing to one. In 2016, ownership changed and the store moved one block down, where it continues to be a destination for bridal registry and gift-giving. With the constant doom and...
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Online sales grew 47.2% between Nov. 1 and Christmas Eve compared with the same period last year... Meanwhile, overall U.S. retail sales grew just 2.4%.
During the seven days leading up to Christmas Eve, store traffic fell 31.3% compared with last year.
This growth comes at some expense: selling online is generally less profitable than selling from stores.
Clothing was not a safe harbor: between Oct. 11 and Christmas Eve, sales of apparel fell 19.1%
Open until 2, come visit and have a glass of wine and some snacks while you shop Christmas Eve.... Bring in your coupon and do your last minute shopping.... Merry Christmas to all our good customers and friends
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December 18, 2018
December 18, 2018
We are back at it this morning wrapping as hard as we can to catch up from yesterday! If we missed you we are truly sorry but will make up for it by being open everyday this week 9 to 7
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December 23, 2017
December 23, 2017
We are Opening at 8am and Closing at 7pm tonight today
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December 22, 2017
December 22, 2017
Christmas is right around the corner! Glassworks and @cheekspittsburgh are here for all your last minute gifting needs. We're open on Friday and Saturday 10am-7pm and on Christmas Eve from 11am - 5pm.
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December 21, 2017
December 21, 2017
Holiday Hours and we are Open until 8pm tonight.
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December 21, 2017
December 21, 2017
Have yourselves a merry little Christmas. We wish you warmth and happiness, and hope to see you after the holiday!
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December 20, 2017
December 20, 2017
Need a gift idea? Natural stone coasters by Anna by rablabs paired with your favorite spirit make a stylish and practical gift that anyone will appreciate! We're here until 7pm!
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December 18, 2017
December 18, 2017
We are going to be Open until 7pm this week to help you out with your Christmas shopping
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