GNACC SHOP LOCAL | #BetterTogether
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The Greater Norwich Area Chamber of Commerce is here to continue to support local!! From restaurants to retail, to artists and crafters, we are here for you! Join our GNACC Shop Local Facebook Group for our virtual shopping events, local specials and offers, raffle giveaways, and shopping tips as we get to learn about all the gems located right here in Eastern Connecticut!! Show your Love and Support for your community by shopping local, and finding great one-of-a-kind gifts!
A Google survey found more than a third of U.S. shoppers who normally shop in store for Black Friday say they won’t this year. And half of U.S. shoppers say the pandemic will affect how they’ll shop for the holidays this year. This reaffirms the need for Main Street retailers to remain nimble and agile in order to respond quickly as we gain more clarity around the response of shoppers during the holidays.
Additional survey highlights:
8 Reasons to Shop Local This Holiday Season (and All Year Long)!! ~From Facebook
SHOP LOCAL with GNACC!! THINK LOCAL FIRST!! (still building this page - stay tuned)
Purchase a Gift Certificate for a date night out with your favorite someone!!
Need a Break? Consider a Pamper-Me Package and/or Gift Basket.
The Greater Norwich Area Chamber of Commerce is here to continue to support local!! From restaurants to retail, to artists and crafters, we are here for you! Join our GNACC Shop Local Facebook Group for our virtual shopping events, local specials and offers, raffle giveaways, and shopping tips as we get to learn about all the gems located right here in Eastern Connecticut!! Show your Love and Support for your community by shopping local, and finding great one-of-a-kind gifts!
A Google survey found more than a third of U.S. shoppers who normally shop in store for Black Friday say they won’t this year. And half of U.S. shoppers say the pandemic will affect how they’ll shop for the holidays this year. This reaffirms the need for Main Street retailers to remain nimble and agile in order to respond quickly as we gain more clarity around the response of shoppers during the holidays.
Additional survey highlights:
- Nearly 75% of shoppers who plan to shop this season said they will shop online more for the holidays than they did in previous seasons, and a similar number said they would first browse for gift ideas online and not in-store.
- Local is important!! 66% of shoppers said they plan to shop more at local small businesses.
- 47% of planned shoppers said they’ll use options to buy online, pickup in store/curbside pickup.
- And regarding shopping timing: 70% of shoppers said they intend to plan their shopping earlier to avoid crowds, and 80% of planned shoppers will consolidate their shopping to make fewer trips than they did in previous years.
8 Reasons to Shop Local This Holiday Season (and All Year Long)!! ~From Facebook
SHOP LOCAL with GNACC!! THINK LOCAL FIRST!! (still building this page - stay tuned)
Purchase a Gift Certificate for a date night out with your favorite someone!!
Need a Break? Consider a Pamper-Me Package and/or Gift Basket.
