Text from our SGF Weekend email newsletter, written by Managing Editor Brittany Meiling
More than a few friends and family members have grumbled to me about the disappearance of “real Black Friday shopping.” The sales have started too early, they say, and the best deals are typically online.
If you're looking for an actual shopping experience — one that involves humans and ambiance — we have some advice for you. Get off Amazon (and out of those big-box retailers) and shop local.
Our business reporter Jack McGee looked at how “Small Business Saturday” actually plays out in Springfield. He talked to shop owners to get the details on where to go for pop-up events around town, and some of the area's favorite shops.
Writer Juliana Goodwin jumped on the small business bandwagon, offering readers her five picks for Springfield shops to buy holiday gifts.
Did you know the Hauxeda has written quite a few local shopping guides? These are editorial picks — not paid sponsorships! We just like sharing our favorite local spots. Peruse them any time on our Springfield Area Guides page.
We'll see you tomorrow!
WEEKEND READS
Springfield small businesses count on shoppers for Small Business Saturday
Holiday shopping represents a significant amount of annual sales for small businesses, even as much […]
5 local shops in Springfield to find beautiful holiday gifts
You don’t have to hit the big box stores to score an amazing gift in […]
Meet Anand Nagraj. He'll be Jafar when ‘Disney's Aladdin' plays Springfield
“Aladdin” was Anand Nagraj’s Disney movie growing up. Now he’s making is national tour debut […]
Gardens Aglow decorates Mizumoto Japanese Stroll Garden in 175,000 lights
The 7.5-acre Mizumoto Japanese Stroll Garden will be decorated with 175,000 lights during Gardens Aglow. […]
CALENDAR
Not enough ideas? Visit our full calendar, which includes events of all types for this weekend and beyond.
