"According to studies by the American Independent Business Alliance, nearly half of every dollar spent at a local store is recirculated in the local economy compared to less than 15 cents when spent at a national chain. That difference supports jobs, local services, and neighborhood growth. Local businesses are also more likely to source goods from nearby suppliers, hire locally, and contribute to community events and charities."
"It is easy to be drawn to the idea of ordering everything with a single click. Amazon's entire model is designed to reduce friction and make purchasing instantaneous. But convenience often comes with hidden costs. Shipping large volumes of packages creates an enormous carbon footprint. Warehouses rely on labor practices that have been criticized for pushing workers to their physical limits. Meanwhile, small businesses are left to compete with razor-thin margins and rising costs just to keep their doors open."
Amazon Prime Big Deal Day attracts millions with flash sales, convenience, and fast delivery while independent shops struggle to compete for attention. Spending at local small businesses recirculates nearly half of each dollar in the local economy versus less than 15 cents at national chains, supporting jobs, services, and neighborhood growth. Local businesses source from nearby suppliers, hire locally, and contribute to community events and charities, creating reinvestment cycles that strengthen neighborhoods. Large-scale e-commerce creates hidden harms, including a significant carbon footprint from shipping and controversial warehouse labor practices. Many small businesses face razor-thin margins and rising costs that threaten their survival.
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