DELRAY BEACH, Fla. (CBS12) — The Delray Beach Downtown Development Authority (DDA) is urging holiday shoppers to shop small this Small Business Saturday.
According to the DDA, the city of Delray Beach has more than 125 retail shops, 96% are designated small businesses.
Small Business Saturday is held the Saturday after Thanksgiving, in between Black Friday and Cyber Monday. This year Small Business Saturday will be held on Nov. 30. The day is to celebrate and support small businesses and all they do for the community by shopping small.
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“Our long-established small businesses truly embody the spirit of our downtown,” she shared. “As the city grows and attracts thousands of new visitors each year, these businesses remind us of our roots and the soul of Downtown Delray Beach,” said Delray Beach native and Executive Director of the Delray DDA, Laura Simon.
Here are some local legacy businesses in Delray Beach as provided by the DDA:
- Richwagen’s Delray Bike & Sport: A family owned and operated bicycle shop that has been serving the Delray Beach community since 1961.
- Nina Raynor: Since 1958, this family-owned and operated designer boutique has offered evening wear, special occasion, resort casual, accessories and more in Delray Beach.
- Delray Camera Shop: A photographic equipment and supplies retail shop now located at 217 NE 4th Avenue, Delray Beach. The Delray Camera Shop opened in Downtown Delray in 1965.
- Avalon Gallery: The art gallery features an extensive collection of glass jewelry, lamps, ceramics, metal and Judaica representing 120 different artists from the United States and Canada. Avalon Gallery was opened in December 2004 by John Terry and Mavis Benson, Chairperson of the Downtown Delray Merchant Association.
- Kilwin’s: Since 1947, Kilwin’s has been a celebrated part of Americana, having a reputation for providing high-quality chocolates, ice cream and confections combined with excellent service. Kilwin’s has been in Downtown Delray since 2001.
- South Ocean Beach Shop: This beachside boutique has served Delray Beach since 1980 (that’s 44 years!). The shop offers resort wear for women and men.
- Blue Gallery: A Delray Beach landmark for over 18 years, Blue Gallery mixes sophisticated flare with contemporary art. It features original collections of internationally acclaimed artists painting landscapes, abstracts, semi-realistic and figurative styles.
- Just Hearts: This legacy business has anything and everything your heart desires, from art to paperweights to kitchen utensils. They also carry a full line of Brighton products. The store first opened in downtown Delray 30 years ago!
- Periwinkle: Periwinkle combines outstanding quality with color and style, offering a carefully curated, diverse assortment of clothing, accessories and home décor. The downtown Delray location opened in 2008.
- Kokonuts: Started by Alex and Fawn Srulovic, the designer swim and resort wear store first opened its doors on Atlantic Avenue in Downtown Delray in 2008. The couple recently purchased Tootsies Footwear and both stores are now in the same location at 400 East Atlantic Avenue. The Srulovics also own Azuri boutique, Koko Shoes and Dunes Surf Shop on the beachside of Atlantic Avenue.
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