Buying local is not just a feel-good slogan; it’s a powerful economic strategy that businesses and communities can’t afford to overlook. As the CEO of a regional co-working network in the Boston area, ...

Should you feel righteous about buying something from a local store rather than from an online company? A reader we’re calling Samuel wrote that he experienced two related incidents that left him ...

"Buy local" means more than just spending at a local retailer. Just 10% of out of state online spending directed back to state stores could add a billion to the economy, plus add jobs. Shopping ...

Small business owners and advocates encourage shoppers to consider local stores this holiday season, as many face what could be a make-or-break period amid ongoing economic challenges. A survey by the ...

ITHACA, N.Y. (WETM) — Buying local food products for schools, hospitals, and prisons helps New York State’s economy, but how much? Researchers at Cornell University have developed a new tool that may ...