A community of businesses that collaboratively create and manage a 'shop-local' campaign by a region or area.
Group with other businesses
Chamber of Commerce
Tourism development authorities
Use local resources
Equipment
Employees
Products / services
Create loyalty programs
Communicate to customers in area they do not have to travel far to get products / services
Customer service.
What you see is what you get.
Shop on-line does have designer knock-offs and poorer quality
Ease of product return.