The Best Online Indie Shops to Support This Season
Small businesses that make the world go round
Written by Jake Levy
There’s been a lot of talk recently about the struggle many independently owned businesses face trying to keep their doors open. Despite the unknowns that persist, the support we show for them now can greatly affect how people spend their money responsibly and ethically moving forward. Not to mention you’d be helping creators and sellers alike continue serving their communities. It’s not always easy to know which websites contribute to this cause, though, since not all indies have an online presence, but there are a few sites that work directly with small businesses to ensure every dollar made goes right to the cause. Keep reading to find the best sites for trendy clothes, great music, and books.
Serving as a hub for all things fashion and beauty, The Clothing Lounge is a tight-knit community of independent designers and curators working towards a sustainable future. With headquarters in London and a worldwide output, they’ve been committed to connecting indie brand makers with consumers and steadily reducing their carbon manufacturing emissions for the better part of seven years. A purchase from their many locally sourced creators shows your support not only for small businesses but for a future where ethics don’t have to be sacrificed for quality fashion.
While located exclusively in California, Amoeba Music Shop has been home to the largest physical and online collection of vinyl records and DVDs found anywhere. For thirty years coming, they’ve been something of an institution for local music aficionados and collectors alike, priding themselves on the happiness and fulfillment of their devoted clientele. Serving as a direct link to their shops in Berkley, San Francisco, and Hollywood, Amoeba.com is your one-stop-shop for the best of new age and classics from a beloved community still growing to this day.
One of the latest websites to gain momentum around the country, Bookshop is, you guessed it, an online bookstore that donates a portion of every order to supporting local indies struggling financially. To date, the retailer has shown to be one of the most successful campaigns of its kind, having raised over seven million dollars (and counting) for independent stores everywhere. Sacrifice the convenience of your nearby Barnes & Noble the next time the need to fill your bookshelf beckons by buying from Bookshop.com, now Amazon’s biggest rival bookseller.
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