By Alicia Fiorletta, Senior Editor
Don’t get me wrong – I love big-box retailers and department stores, but I get so much joy out of supporting small and local businesses. There’s a level of intimacy that comes with shopping small. You start to recognize the sales associates, and they start to recognize you! That recognition then becomes a relationship, and that’s good for both the consumer and the business.
Below is a breakdown of small business trends and predictions for the holiday season, provided by Cox Media.
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