Manitobans are being encouraged to keep more of their spending on gifts within the local economy ahead of the holidays to help support the many local retail businesses battered by the pandemic.
Manitobans may want to start their holiday shopping early this year as experts warn global supply chain disruptions are driving up prices and may put some items on people’s shopping list items out of stock.
Posted: Jan 17, 2021 6:00 AM CT | Last Updated: January 17
Obby Khan says Goodlocal.ca, the shopping site he co-founded to help local retailers sell their products, has had positive feedback from vendors. It allowed some businesses to make their mortgage payment and spend Christmas at home with their family, he says.(John Einarson/CBC)