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Featured Article, ILSR Press Room, Resource filed under Independent Business | Written by Stacy Mitchell | No Comments | Updated on Feb 6, 2013

Survey Finds Independent Businesses Benefit from “Buy Local First” Campaigns, But Challenges Loom

The content that follows was originally published on the Institute for Local Self-Reliance website at http://www.ilsr.org/2013-independent-business-survey/

ILSR’s annual survey has found that independent businesses experienced solid revenue growth in 2012, buoyed in part by “buy local first” initiatives. But the survey also documented challenges facing independent businesses, most notably an increase in “showrooming” and competition from online retailers, tax and subsidy policies that favor their big competitors, difficulty obtaining loans, and a customer base still reeling from the recession. Continue reading

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Resource filed under Independent Business | Written by Stacy Mitchell | No Comments | Updated on Feb 3, 2013

ILSR’s Annual Independent Business Survey

The content that follows was originally published on the Institute for Local Self-Reliance website at http://www.ilsr.org/surveys/

ILSR’s annual Independent Business Survey gathers data from thousands of locally owned, independent businesses across the country. Continue reading

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Featured Article, ILSR Press Room filed under Independent Business | Written by Stacy Mitchell | No Comments | Updated on Jan 26, 2012

Independent Businesses Report Strong Holiday Sales

The content that follows was originally published on the Institute for Local Self-Reliance website at http://www.ilsr.org/independent-businesses-report-strong-holiday-sales/

An annual survey has found that independent businesses had strong sales growth over the holidays and appear to be benefitting from growing public interest in supporting locally owned retail stores, banks, restaurants, and other enterprises. Continue reading

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Article, ILSR Press Room filed under Independent Business | Written by Stacy Mitchell | 3 Comments | Updated on Jan 26, 2011

Survey Finds “Buy Local” Message Benefitting Independent Businesses

The content that follows was originally published on the Institute for Local Self-Reliance website at http://www.ilsr.org/survey-finds-buy-local-message-benefitting-independent-businesses/

For the fourth year in a row, a national survey of independent businesses has found that those in communities with an active "buy local" campaign have experienced markedly stronger revenue growth compared to those located in areas without such a campaign. Continue reading

Article, ILSR Press Room filed under Independent Business | Written by Stacy Mitchell | No Comments | Updated on Jan 14, 2010

Holiday Sales Increase at Independent Businesses, National Survey Finds

The content that follows was originally published on the Institute for Local Self-Reliance website at http://www.ilsr.org/holiday-sales-increase-independent-businesses-national-survey-finds/

More holiday shoppers deliberately sought out locally owned businesses this year, according to a national survey of more than 1,800 independent businesses. Continue reading

Article, ILSR Press Room filed under Independent Business | Written by admin | No Comments | Updated on Jan 15, 2009

Independent Retailers Outperform Chains Over Holidays, National Survey Finds

The content that follows was originally published on the Institute for Local Self-Reliance website at http://www.ilsr.org/independent-retailers-outperform-chains-over-holidays-national-survey-finds/

In an extremely challenging economic climate, independent retailers are outperforming many chains, a national survey has found. Continue reading

Article filed under Independent Business | Written by admin | No Comments | Updated on Jan 23, 2008

Survey Finds “Buy Local” Campaigns Boosted Holiday Spending at Independent Stores

The content that follows was originally published on the Institute for Local Self-Reliance website at http://www.ilsr.org/survey-finds-buy-local-campaigns-boosted-holiday-spending-independent-stores/

As major chains report weak holiday sales, a nationwide survey of 1,382 independent retailers has found that a desire to support locally owned businesses is emerging as a factor in people’s shopping choices. Continue reading

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Article filed under Independent Business | Written by Stacy Mitchell | No Comments | Updated on Dec 3, 2006

Study Finds More People Shopping Locally Owned Thanks to “Think Local First”

The content that follows was originally published on the Institute for Local Self-Reliance website at http://www.ilsr.org/study-finds-more-people-shopping-locally-owned-thanks-think-local-first/

A three-year-old campaign to encourage people in northwest Washington state to "Think Local First" is having a dramatic effect on spending behavior, according to a recent survey. Continue reading