How do you actually shop local in New York City?
Summary
A New Yorker shares her experience of shopping for home essentials by visiting local stores rather than buying online. Caroline Weaver, a local shop owner, helps guide her through the process and promotes shopping at small, independent stores in the city.Key Facts
- The author needed to furnish a new Brooklyn apartment and initially considered shopping online.
- Caroline Weaver owns several local stores in New York City and promotes shopping locally.
- Weaver created the Locavore Guide, a digital directory to help people find and support local stores.
- The Locavore Variety Store sells products made by independent sellers in and around New York.
- Shopping locally offers personal customer service and some items are less expensive than online.
- Local stores can order products for customers if they don’t have them in stock.
- The author visited several local stores, including S Feldman Housewares, Nuthouse hardware, and Fishs Eddy home goods.
- Weaver believes local shops need support from neighbors to survive and thrive.
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