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Top Philadelphia Spots To Support On Small Business Saturday

Small Business Saturday, held on the Saturday after Thanksgiving and the day after Black Friday, started in 2010 as a way to promote small and local stores during the busiest shopping season. This November 26, many will make their way to Philadelphia to visit independent shops in the hopes of finding the perfect gift. Fortunately Philly has numerous stores with discounts and events to help in their search. Read on for some of the best.
Bus Stop
750 S. 4th St.
Philadelphia, PA 19147
(215) 627-2357
www.busstopboutique.com

Bus Stop Boutique sells both male and female hard-to-find designer footwear from all over the world and, within the past year, has launched its own shoe collection available only in its Fabric Row shop and on its website. Stop in Bus Stop for 25 percent off select boots, shoes and handbags on Black Friday (11 a.m. until 8 p.m.) and Small Business Saturday (11 a.m. until 6 p.m.). During these events, this local shop will also have a collection of holiday gifts and stocking stuffers including Bus Stop candles, Look from London tights and sock and beanies from local designers American Trench and Lisa B.

Chloe Grace Boutique
115 South 22nd St.
Philadelphia, PA 19103
(410) 212-0981
www.chloegraceboutique.com

Chloe Grace Boutique specializes in women's fashion and carries clothing by designers including AQ/AQ, Maurie & Eve, Endless Rose, Keepsake the Label and Minty Meets Munt in both its Rittenhouse shop and online boutique. After Thanksgiving, Chloe Grace will be offering 25 percent off everything online and in-store on Black Friday, Small Business Saturday and Cyber Monday. This is the perfect time to stock up on women's clothing and accessories and children's clothing, as this boutique will have a small amount of kids clothing (ages six months to eight years) available during this time.

Moon & Arrow
754 S. 4th St.
Philadelphia, PA
(215) 469-1448
www.moonandarrow.com

Moon & Arrow is a Queen Village boutique full of handmade, vintage and environmentally conscious jewelry, clothing, accessories, apothecary and home goods. On Black Friday and Small Business Saturday, this quaint shop will have a "Let There Be Light" 20 percent off-storewide sale, where you're sure to find the perfect gift for a friend or treat for yourself. Be sure to check the website for more details closer to Small Business Saturday.

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Chestnut Hill
16 East Highland Ave.
Philadelphia, PA 19118
(215) 247-6696
www.chestnuthillpa.com

Chestnut Hill has more than 100 stores and restaurants to help you start the holiday season off on the right foot. While you shop on Small Business Saturday, you will encounter elves and mummers, chocolate and wine tastings and great sales from stores including Mango, A Taste of Olive, El Quetzal, Serendipity of Chestnut Hill and Artists of the Avenue. Be sure to catch a bite at one of Chestnut Hill's many restaurants before or after you hit the stores.

Ritual Ritual
819 N. 2nd St.
Philadelphia, PA 19123
(267) 606-6082
www.ritualritual.com

Ritual Ritual is a Northern Liberties boutique encompassing 2,000 square feet of spirit-based jewelry and clothing from over 60 independent designers throughout the country. On Small Business Saturday, this special boutique will host an event from 2 p.m. until 8 p.m. featuring three local small business pop up shops, Cat Luck Jewelry, Take It or Leaf It and Primal Apothecary. The afternoon will include snacks, drinks and raffles from the three guests. If you can't make it to the event, be sure to shop on-line for Cyber Monday sales.

Related: Best Gift Giving Ideas For Your Loved Ones

Post Author: Kelly Neilson.
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