GLEN ALLEN, Va. (WWBT) -The Christmas shopping season is officially underway. Between Black Friday and Cyber Monday, nearly 166 million people are expected to spend some cash over the next few weeks.
Lots of shoppers headed out for Small Business Saturday on Nov. 26 in Richmond to support local retailers.
Business was buzzing at Bee Charmed, many people came out to shop and bought items from the 90 local vendors who sell handcrafted goods at the store. One of those vendors is Michael Rand.
“I love to find vintage furniture that would otherwise be thrown away or discarded because the furniture you buy nowadays at most stores is truly just very flimsy it doesn’t last very long it’s really just for a look,” Rand said.
The shopping holiday is a win for the customer and for the merchant. It allows the shopper to save money while also supporting real people living in their community, many who are…
