Independent boutiques have always had a place in retail, but the “shop around the corner” can’t always compete against Big Box stores or online retailers like Amazon. But there’s a backlash brewing, and guides to helping consumer shop small are increasing.

In this episode, Lauren Parker, director of Fairchild Studio, chats with Caroline Weaver, small business expert and founder of The Locavore Guide on the growing trend of online directories and content platforms powering the shop local movement.

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