S&J Furniture owner Karl Bauer stresses the significance of shopping locally, highlighting the positive impact on the local economy, job creation and community support.
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JORDAN TOWNROW
The Riv's Shop Local campaign kicks off today, offering residents the chance to win a share of $3000 in gift cards.
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The three-week initiative aims to boost the local economy by encouraging shoppers to support participating businesses in the area.
To enter, customers simply need to make a purchase at one of the 25 participating stores, fill out a coupon, and drop it in the designated box at the counter.
Weekly prize draws will be held, with winners receiving $250, $500 or $1000 in Shop Local gift cards redeemable at any participating store.
S&J Furniture owner Karl Bauer emphasised the importance of shopping locally.
“Ninety-five per cent of our customers are local,” he said.
“Everybody needs to do their part to keep the local economy ticking over and provide employment for all the locals.”
Highlighting the positive impact of local spending, Mr Bauer said a large part of every dollar spent in town stays in the local community.
He also stressed the importance of supporting small businesses and local branches of national chains employing local residents.
“The more support local businesses get from local purchases, the more local job opportunities there are, and the more opportunities we have to support our local sports clubs and charities,” Mr Bauer said.
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JORDAN TOWNROW
S&J Furniture, a locally owned and operated business, has been serving Echuca and the surrounding region for more than 27 years.
The store is the region's La-Z-Boy stockist and offers a wide range of quality imported and Australian-made furniture, including lounge suites, entertainment units, beds and outdoor furniture.
The 2025 Easter Shop Local campaign starts today and will run for three weeks, with prizes drawn weekly.
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