Nationwide Small Businesses Brace for Holiday Shopping
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United States — Small businesses across the country prepared for Small Business Saturday, as local shops promoted sales, seeking holiday customers. Communities from Southaven, Miss., to Las Vegas and Dayton staged local promotions and offered deals to attract shoppers on Saturday, Nov. 29. Retail groups and local officials cited the event’s origin with American Express in 2010 and SBA support since 2011. Some retailers reported higher weekend traffic expectations; the National Retail Federation estimated about 67 million shoppers. Several markets warned winter storms, tariffs and rising costs could depress turnout and sales. Based on 11 articles reviewed and supporting research.
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- 1. 2010: American Express launches Small Business Saturday.
- 2. 2011: Small Business Administration becomes co-sponsor.
- 3. Early–mid November 2025: Local merchants begin promotions for Nov. 29 Small Business Saturday.
- 4. Late November 2025: NRF projects about 67 million shoppers; local outlets report participation (e.g., 50+ businesses in Butte).
- 5. Days before Nov. 29: Multiple markets report winter storm forecasts and merchant concerns about tariffs and rising costs.
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