Small Business Saturday – which this year takes place on Saturday, December 4 – is a non-commercial campaign that highlights independent businesses and encourages consumers to ‘shop local’, whether that be in store or online.
So we decided to go out and about in the Mansfield area to find nine small, independent stores that are bravely standing on their own two feet and providing what shoppers want.
Of course, there are many others worthy of praise and respect, but these nine have been selected either because of their longevity, or because they have received rave reviews online in recent months.
It is estimated that 14.5 million people supported last year’s Small Business Saturday in the UK, spending £1.1 billion with small companies.
So why not give your backing to our nine, based on Google Reviews, this weekend?
Of course, there are many others worthy of praise and respect, but these nine have been selected either because of their longevity, or because they have received rave reviews online in recent months.
5. Henry George, Queens Walk, Mansfield
Henry George, a men's clothing store, has a five-out-of-five rating on Google, with one reviewer saying: "Excellent clothes shop and service." Photo: Google Reviews
6. Toffee Hut, Regent Street, Mansfield
Rated five out of five on Google Reviews, one reviewer said: "After buying numerous amounts of toffee and chocolate that is the most delicious toffee I've had, lovely ladies that run this place too." Photo: JPIMedia
7. Tabletop-Traders, Regent Street, Mansfield
Rated five stars on Google, Tabletop-Traders offers traditional gaming and a cafe, as well as selling board games and gaming items. One reviewer said: "Nice, friendly atmosphere, would highly recommend this little gem." Photo: Rebecca Havercroft
8. Furnish Your Interior, Booth's Furniture Store, Churchside, Mansfield
The interior design store, inside Booth's has a five-star rating on Google Reviews. Photo: Google Maps