Buying Local does not mean you can’t shop outside Lane Cove. It means where you can make the choice to shop local and support locally owned businesses which use local resources, employ locals and primarily service local customers.
Buying Local Fosters Uniqueness
You can walk into any big shopping centre in Australia and see the same stores, but in Lane Cove if you buy local you can foster and preserve one of a kind businesses with a distinctive character. Lane Cove people place a high value on uniqueness and individuality. We have seen big chains come into Lane Cove and fail (how many suburbs can lay claim to the fact that McDonalds shut down in their suburb). It does not mean that we don’t like franchised stores. We have some fabulous franchised stores in Lane Cove, for example, Oliver Brown, Chargrill Charlies, and The Source Bulk Foods Lane Cove – they are part of a big group but they are all owned by the people who work in the business and love being in Lane Cove.
Support Your Local Community
Locally owned businesses support local groups. If you go to any local school fundraiser you will see that the majority of the prizes are donated by small local businesses. ITC speaks to local businesses every day and they have told me that they are always happy to donate prizes when a customer asks, but if a stranger who has never shopped with them, walks in off the street and asks for a donation, they are less likely to donate. They want to help the people who buy from them.
Local Decision Making
A local store can easily source different and varied products, they do not have a buyer who sits in an office and does not interact with the customer.
Local Owners Expertise and Knowledge
Local businesses have a greater interest in finding out about their customers. The owners are your neighbours and their kids go to the local school.
Competition and Diversity
A local community with many small businesses is an ideal way to ensure innovation and competition. People vote with their wallets. That is not to say that Lane Cove does not have a large number of cafes and hair dressers. However, most of them are unique and are not part of a chain.
So next time you could buy something locally or at a big shopping mall, make the choice to shop local and help out your neighbours and your community. These people might be the people who give your kid a job on the weekend.
What is your favourite local store?
Shop Local/Small Business Month Shop Local Lane Cove Specials:
Use a Lane Cove Gift Card between 13 – 23 October 2019 to redeem any of the following offers:
Found Gifts and Homewares
Visit between 13 October and 23 October and enter the draw to win one of 4 prizes:
– Scarf from Nikel and Sole
– Scarf from The Ark
– Salus Hair Duo Pack
– Najo couture stud earrings in turquoise
Ask in store for details. Drawn on the 23 October 2019.
Wok Passion
10% off when you use your Lane Cove Gift Card.
Lane Cove Advantage Pharmacy
View all specials plus enjoy 10% off the new range of Dr. Zoo for pets.
Vision Personal Training
2 weeks complimentary personal training (valued at $550), which includes:
– Initial Consultation & Body Composition Analysis with our New Vision BioScan
– Week 1 – Goals Session & Personalised Exercise Plan, Nutrition Session & Personalised Eating Plan
– Week 2 – 3 x 1 on 1 Personal Training Sessions
– Access to 18 Group Training sessions
– Educational seminar and a shopping tour
Pure Flowers
10% off your flower purchase when you use your Lane Cove Gift Card.
The Source Bulk Foods
Spend more than $30 in store with the Lane Cove Gift Card and receive a free ‘The Source Bulk Foods’ jute shopping bag for free.
Be.U Natural
10% off men’s range and 10% off the Scrubba body range. Scrubba is produced in Newcastle and offer handmade, natural, vegan & cruelty-free body scrubs, lip balms and bath essentials.
Lillah Kitchen
Receive a complimentary glass of house wine when you use the Lane Cove Gift Card.
Bakers Delight
Spend more than $10.00 and receive a six-pack of traditional white rolls for free (valued at $6.00). Thank you to Bakers Delight for donating a $150 hamper to the Village Fair.
Birdwood Cafe
– Regular coffee and freshly baked muffin of the day $6.00
– Regular coffee and ham off the bone with two poached egg roll $10.00
Old Quarter Cafe
10% all purchases.
Where did you hear that? On ITC of course!!
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