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, ...

"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 ...

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 ...

Today is the infamous Black Friday, and even if you’re not braving the Wal-Mart madness or the bumper cars of a mall parking lot today, you’ve likely got shopping on the brain. What auspicious timing ...

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 ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Winter appears to have made its last appearance, although weather in Oklahoma can change quickly, and farmers will soon gather ...

The initiative, which is a partnership with the Center for Inclusive Growth, is designed to encourage New Haven businesses to buy more of their goods and services from local vendors and small ...

We are often encouraged to consume local products, for social, economic, and environmental reasons. This is understandable, given that it means supporting producers in your own region in the face of ...

Five years ago, Claudia Perez wouldn't give a local label a second glance. Now the 26-year-old San Antonio resident checks the origin of her food, choosing regional items for their freshness and to ...