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Canadians agree shopping local during the pandemic is more important than ever, and 55 percent wish to continue shopping local during the pandemic.
But do you know and understand the benefits of shopping local? There are many benefits of local shopping and supporting businesses within your community. This also includes supporting online Canadian stores.
In this article, we'll discuss the benefits of shopping local and so much more. Keep reading to find out why you should support local businesses in your community.
Why We Should All Shop Local
During the pandemic, many small businesses ran into financial trouble. Today, some small businesses are still struggling to stay afloat.
As many people understand, the pandemic changed the way we people shop. One way we can help small businesses is by shopping local and showing them our support.
Benefits of Shopping Local
Shopping local is a great way to embrace the things that set your community apart from others.
Say you're shopping for furniture. It's better to buy items from local shops than buying something imported from outside Canada.
This helps your home feel unique, and it helps your home stand out from the rest. And you'll give your support back to your community.
Shopping local also helps your local economy, and it reduces your carbon footprint. Try your local charity shop, market stall, or online store.
By choosing to shop local, you're expanding the job market within your community. Supporting local businesses allows them to expand and branch out, creating more jobs for your neighbours.
Local Brands
If you love shopping online, check out some online Canadian stores. For example, Fellow Earthlings is a local, small, Canadian business.
Fellow Earthlings started out in P.E.I, and it's run by a husband and wife team. They make "one of a kind" eyewear for Canadians like you.
Did you know Canada's prime minister, Justin Trudeau, was spotted wearing their sunglasses? In 2017, Prime Minister Trudeau sported a pair of these P.E.I. sunglasses.
Meghan Markle and Kate have been known to wear all things Smythe. Smythe is a Canadian clothing brand that started in 2004.
If you don't enjoy online shopping, take a walk down your main street. Stop in the local jewelry store you've been eyeing for months. Or maybe you've always wanted to try your city's local coffee shop.
If you look hard enough, you'll find a local business to support. Keep in mind that you want to avoid big box stores if you can help it.
Shopping Local: What You Need to Know
Shopping local not only gives your community support, but it also makes you feel good. One of the major benefits of shopping local is decreasing your environmental impact.
By shopping local, you'll reduce your carbon footprint and save money on gas. Shopping local also saves you time because you don't have to drive to the nearest city.
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