Deb Clark was in Birmingham over the weekend and stopped by a few specialty stores. As she was discussing that she is a buyer for a locally owned specialtiy store on the West side of the state, one of the owners gave her a handout. The handout was a reprint of letter/article written by the publisher of Styleline: Metro Detroit’s Guide to Fashion, Beauty and Home. It was a very compelling piece and I would like to share it with you.
Live Here? Shop Here.
Dear StyleLine Reader:
A local store that you absolutely love is fighting for its life.
Which store? Take your pick. Virtually every business in metro Detroit has been tattered by this economy. Some have packed it in. Others now teeter on the brink.
The power to restart the world’s economy rests in the hands of politicians, bankers, investors and economists. But saving your favorite local retailer? That’s something you can do.
Before you fly off to New York or Naples for a weekend getaway or a family vacation, do your shopping here. The clothing, jewelry, art and accessories from metro Detroit’s outstanding providers will be every bit as fabulous. Actually, the things you buy here are considerably more fabulous because they breathe life into the businesses that employ our neighbors, support us with their taxes and their charitable giving, and maintain the rich flavors of choice in our downtowns and shopping malls.
Instead of making your next purchase on the road, or online, please make it at that local store that you love.
Sincerely,
Dale D. Parry
Publisher
Tags: Dale Perry, Deb Clark, Styleline
