Small Business Saturday, an initiative dedicated to celebrating and supporting small and locally owned businesses + the impact they have in our communities, is on Saturday, Nov. 30.
The day falls between two of the biggest shopping days of the year — Black Friday and Cyber Monday — and has become an annual shopping tradition for many since its establishment by American Express in 2010.
If you’re looking to join in on the festivities this year, check out our list of some of City Editor Allie + Danyale’s favorite small businesses in town — and some extra suggestions from our followers.
TG Floristry | Shop some of Raleigh’s best blooms from this locally owned spot that offers arrangements ranging from seasonal bouquets to luxurious rose ensembles. Plus, this place is always offering various themed workshops to pique interests of all kinds.
Edge of Urge | If there’s one place I shop for holiday gifts, it’s Edge of Urge. This shop has an expansive and high quality array of fun items ranging from pop culture references and cute stuffed animals to trendy self-care items and novelty lighters. Plus, its neighbors like So & So Books, Wine Authorities, and Unlikely Professionals mean you can knock out your holiday shopping in one fell swoop.
Looking for more spots for your shopping spree? Check out these small businesses our followers love:
- Little Blue Bakehouse | “I drive all the way from Durham for them as often as I can. 😍 The desserts are delicious, and they have the best macarons by far. Plus the owner is amazing, and I’m a big fan of the business model with the shared kitchens 🙌" — @lizzie.potter
- Raleigh Pilates | “@quailridgebooks @thethirdplacecoffeeshop @raleighpilates makes for a perfect day!” — @chelseappoole
- Little Oak Collective | “@littleoakcollective_wakeforest @littleoakcollective_raleigh is the best 👏😍" — @caseyewebb
- Page 158 Books | “Great selection of books, author events, book clubs, writing workshops, cool owners, awesome staff.” — @smb4nt
Want to share some more small business love? Make sure to tag your favorite local businesses in the comments of our post.
Reminder: Shopping + supporting small isn’t limited to just this day — we love letting our local businesses shine all year long in our collection of City Guides.