Buying local can do wonders for the economy, especially during tough times like the one the entire world is facing right now. The unemployment rate in the U.S. spiked to 14.7 percent in April, and is expected to peak at 25 percent, rivaling the worst period of the Great Depression. It’s so important now more […]
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SJT Introduces New Car Coasters
Get ready for summer road trips and memorable souvenirs! SJT Enterprises recently launched a new addition to their product line: Stone Absorbent Car Coasters. These new coasters have a magnet on the back so they double as fridge magnets as well as car coasters! Now your customers can ride in style and have a little […]
American-Made Essentials For Your Business
The ongoing global pandemic has impacted the world in many ways, and one of the most notable impacts are the changes in consumer purchasing behavior. Not only is most of all retail sales now online, but shoppers are now showing more interest in essential products, which includes health and beauty care. According to a beauty […]
Wickedly Natural Creations for the Body and Soul
More than just a quirky and whimsical apothecary and oddities shop, Wicked Obscura in Covington, Kentucky believes in making a difference in the world with the choices they make as a brand. All handmade in their hometown, Wicked Obscura makes bath and body products that are safe, non-toxic and highly effective. This online-only shop makes […]
Quali-Tea Teas and Coffees Since 1929
As one of the oldest tea companies in the U.S., Connecticut’s Simpson & Vail is anything but your ordinary tea and coffee shop. Shoppers can sip on some tea or coffee and enjoy the scenic views of the lake just outside the store while they meander around a multitude of flavored tea, coffee, tea pots […]
The Smarter Hook is Welcomed on the Home Shopping Network
No business owner really envisions how far they will go when they first start out. They have high hopes for success, of course, but no one ever knows just how successful they will become. This was the exact case for Yvette Leslie when she first started The Smarter Hook. A Smarter Way to Store Items […]
Smart Ingredients, Smart Packaging, SmartyPits
According to Small Business Trends, 69 percent of U.S. entrepreneurs start their businesses at home, and Stacia Guzzo is a part of that statistic. All you need is a little time, money, and a lot of perseverance. Stacia is the founder of SmartyPits, an aluminum-free all-natural deodorant, and she started this idea right on her […]
Be Proud and Buy American Made
Our future generations matter, and supporting Made in USA companies can further contribute to a brighter and more stable future for the entire country. Independent retailers are the first to know how much of an impact buying local can have on both the community and surrounding economy. Buying from local suppliers has the exact same […]
2019 Products of the Year
This past year has brought many new products and trends that captured the hearts of consumers. Overall, the US has seen booming retail sales for 2019 thus far. We saw a small dip in April where sales slipped 0.2 percent which caused some concerns, but the spring and summer months have brought money and good […]
Shoppers Proud to Splurge on Made in USA Goods
Americans love buying Made in USA products. While the Fourth of July holiday certainly brings awareness to supporting local businesses and American- made products, sales for Made in USA are seeing steady increases in sales all year round. Casual Living reports, “While American manufacturing has grown quickly in recent years, the want for American-made products […]
