Nearly 187 million Americans are expected to shop from Black Friday through Cyber Monday, according to the National Retail Federation, making this the biggest shopping weekend of the year.
While major retailers like Walmart and Target offer significant deals, local businesses are encouraging shoppers to consider Small Business Saturday as an opportunity to support their communities.
“It’s all about having something handcrafted, local with intentions. Now, more than ever, people are needing to be more intentional and pay attention to where they’re spending their money,” said Libby Tobey from Popcycle, a small business on Fourth Avenue…