Nov. November 26 marked Small Business Saturday. This is an opportunity to support and celebrate small businesses.Demanuel stated that the event was 17% more successful than last year. According to sales figures, it’s the second busiest days of the year. This is great news for downtown.Karen Devries of Chaney’s House O’ Flowers said that they have tripled their sales since last year. SHOP SMALL: Downtown Fort Pierce business owners are ready to host Shop Small Saturday. “I believe with the advertising, people want to shop locally more. We were open all day,” DeVries stated. We kept advertising on social media, and it brought people down.American Express’ Small Business Saturday Consumer Insights Survey revealed that 72% of consumers said Small Business Saturday is a reason to shop at small businesses. Jan Russell, who works for Sweet’s Jewelers, says the same thing. Russell explained that Sweet’s Jewelers has been in business since 1926. It was just like old times.Many local businesses look forward to Small Business Saturday. Beryl Muise of Notions and Potions said that business had increased by 10%. She was also surprised at the Black Friday sales numbers.Muise stated that Black Friday sales rose by nearly 40% compared to last year. “I believe more people would prefer to shop smaller and that is what I believe.” Instagram| Twitter | Instagram
FORT PIERCE, Fla. —
Fort Pierce business owners found Small Business Saturday a positive day.
Nov. 26 was Small Business Saturday. It’s a day for celebrating small businesses and supporting them.
Main Street Fort Pierce officials began preparations for the event in September.
The organizers spread the word and ordered paraphernalia, as well as gift cards to give away the prizes.
Chic and Shore Things owner Becky Demanuel said that it was an incredible day.
Demanuel stated that sales were almost 17% higher this year than the previous year. It’s my second busiest day of the year in terms of sales. This is great news for downtown.
Karen Devries (Owner of Chaney’s House O’ Flowers) stated that they have tripled their number since last year.
SHOP SME: Downtown Fort Pierce’s business owners are open to Shop Small Saturday
DeVries explained that they are open every day because people want to support and shop local businesses and I believe the advertisement helped. We kept advertising via social media, and it brought down more people.
American Express’ Small Business Saturday Consumer Insights Survey revealed that 72% of respondents said Small Business Saturday is a reason to shop small.
Jan Russell is employed by Sweet’s Jewelers, a family-owned business. It has been in existence since 1926.
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Russell stated that “Downtown is busy.” Russell said, “It was the same as in the past.”
Small Business Saturday is something that many local business owners are looking forward to.
Beryl Muise is the owner of Notions and Potions. She said her business was growing by about 10%.
Also, she said that her Black Friday figures were a surprise to her.
Muise stated that Black Friday saw an increase in sales of almost 40% compared to last year. “I believe that more people are willing to shop small, and this proves it.”
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