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Guest editorial by Dana Eness For the past several years, with the growth of online commerce, David Guidry has seen customers come into his stores, look over his merchandise and take advantage of his well-trained staff to help them make an informed purchasing decision. Then, they go online to purchase it from on out-of-state retailer that does not collect or remit sales tax.

How much of a greater impact do local retailers have on nationals? The Urban Conservancy recently completed a study with Civic Economics to answer just that, called Thinking Outside the Box: A Report on Independent Merchants and the New Orleans Economy. Keep in mind this is just economics, and not considering the cultural impact on the local neighborhood. Read more

How much of a greater impact do local retailers have on nationals? The Urban Conservancy recently completed a study with Civic Economics to answer just that, called Thinking Outside the Box: A Report on Independent Merchants and the New Orleans Economy. Keep in mind this is just economics, and not considering the cultural impact on the local neighborhood. Read more

As holiday shopping season gears up, The Urban Conservancy is hoping its “New Orleans Unchained” campaign helps pump $1.5 million into local businesses. Read more