Plaid Friday is an effort to encourage holiday shoppers to shop local on the day after Thanksgiving, a day that many know as “Black Friday.” Conceptualized in Oakland, CA, Plaid Friday has spread beyond northern California to cities across the United States. #PlaidFriday
Plaid Friday
An effort to encourage holiday shoppers to shop local on the day after Thanksgiving, Plaid Friday, a day that many know as “Black Friday.” Conceptualized in Oakland, CA, Plaid Friday has spread beyond northern California to cities across the United States. While Black Friday is often associated with big box retailers, Plaid Friday focuses on small, locally owned businesses.
But why plaid? According to OaklandGrown.org, an organization that celebrates and supports independent business leaders, artists and activists in the city of Oakland, plaid symbolizes the weaving together of a creative and diverse community of small businesses. Consumers interested in learning about Plaid Friday events and sales in their communities can contact local businesses or small business organizations in their areas to find out more and learn the various ways to support locally-based businesses this holiday season.
Not sure when this day got started. However, this is a great idea to buy local instead of national.
Plaid Friday is an effort to encourage holiday shoppers to shop local on the day after Thanksgiving, a day that many know as “Black Friday.” #PlaidFriday #BlackFriday Share on XParticipating in Plaid Friday free and easy. Just download the logo, placard and FB banner to use in marketing and Social media. Connect with your customers and let them know you will be open they day after Thanksgiving. Why not offer something fun on that day, beverages, music, discounts, you decide!
I’mSpread the word! Let everyone know you will be open, invite your neighboring businesses and shop local campaigns to get involved. Most importantly, have fun!
Use hashtag #plaidfriday on FB, Twitter and Instagram or any other social media.
Sources
First published November 20, 2017. Last republished or updated November 24, 2023.
Subscribe To Courageous Christian Father!
Don’t miss any blog posts! Subscribe today! You can subscribe via WordPress or by entering your email! Thank you!
Follow Courageous Christian Father on WordPress.comDon’t forget to also share blog posts you love on your favorite social media too! Thank you! Sharing is caring!
Follow Steve Sews on Social Media
Below are some examples of blog entries from all the blogs that I do. (Courageous Christian Father, Steve Sews Stuff, and SteveZ DesignZ).
Recent Posts
- How to Spot a VBS Volunteer Comic
Since is Vacation Bible School (VBS) time, I figured I would share this comic from Adam Ford aka Adam4D. This comic talks about how to spot a VBS Volunteer. #Adam4D #VBS #VacationBibleSchool #VBSVolunteer - D-Day: Anniversary
D-Day: 80th Anniversary – On this date in 1944, Allied forces landed in Normandy on the north coast of France in the early morning hours. The operation, which took months of planning, was instrumental in the Allies gaining the advantage in the war and liberating the village of Saint Mere Eglise. It was the largest seaborne invasion in history, and marked the cohesive tactics of the Americans, British and Canadian forces. - Names for Dad Printable
Names for Dad: What do you call your dad? Do you call him Father? Daddy? Old man? Here is a compiled list of names of Dad. #namesfordad #FathersDay #dad #father #FreePrintable - Father’s Day Finger Puzzle Printable
Father’s Day Finger Puzzle Printable – Here is a free finger puzzle printable for Father’s Day. #FathersDay - National Hug Your Cat Day
National Hug Your Cat Day. Make sure to thank God for that furever friend He blesses you with and don’t forget to hug your cat today and everyday! #NationalHugYourCatDay
Thank You For Reading Courageous Christian Father!
Thank you for reading. Please feel free to share and like this blog post.
About the Author
