The buck stays here: 14 Fayetteville-area stores to visit for Small Business Saturday

Taylor Shook, The Fayetteville Observer
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Shopping small businesses around Fayetteville this holiday season is easier than ever — you can even do it from your couch.

From skincare and clothes to craft beer and stationery, locally owned shops have a range of gifts for everyone on your nice list.

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Several boutiques, gift shops and specialty grocers offer online shopping for delivery or curbside pickup. Many are offering discounts and deals this weekend.

Here’s a sampling of the many small businesses in the Fayetteville area to check out on Small Business Saturday.

Christmas ornament at Bit of Carolina gift shop at 306 Hay Street.
Christmas ornament at Bit of Carolina gift shop at 306 Hay Street.

A Bit of Carolina at 306 Hay St. offers custom gift baskets, sauces, snacks, shirts and souvenirs. Customers can shop online at abitofcarolina.com or in-store from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday-Saturday, and noon to 4 p.m. Sunday.

Apple Crate Natural Market at 2711 Raeford Road and 5430 Camden Road are independent health stores offering vitamins, supplements, body care products and specialty and organic foods. Through Nov. 30, the stores have discounts on cleaning, CBD and vegan products. Customers can shop online at applecratenaturals.com or in-store at the Raeford Road location 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday-Saturday and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, or at the Camden Road location 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday-Saturday.

From left, the mother and daughters team of Connie Rushing, Mary Thompson and Tammie Melvin-Carlile own Bath Snob in Hope Mills.
From left, the mother and daughters team of Connie Rushing, Mary Thompson and Tammie Melvin-Carlile own Bath Snob in Hope Mills.

Bath Snob at 3505 N. Main St. in Hope Mills offers soaps, body care, fragrances and bath products. Customers can shop online at bathsnob.com or in-store 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday.

Inside City Center Gallery & Books, 112 Hay St., Fayetteville.
Inside City Center Gallery & Books, 112 Hay St., Fayetteville.

City Center Gallery and Books at 112 Hay St. offers local art and thousands of used paperback and hardcover books. On Friday and Saturday, coffee table books and biographies are 25% off. Store hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday.

Downtown Market of Fayetteville at 325 Blount St. offers a range of locally sourced meats and cheeses, baked goods, honey, candles, jewelry and flowers. Customers can shop online at ncmilkman.com or in store 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday.

Samantha Thompson is the owner of Fabulous Finds Boutique.
Samantha Thompson is the owner of Fabulous Finds Boutique.

Fabulous Finds Boutique at 310 Hay St. offers women’s clothing, shoes, jewelry and outerwear. Sales from 20-50% off will run from Friday to Monday, with free shipping for online orders over $75. Customers can shop online at fabfindsboutique.com or in store 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday-Saturday.

Game On! Cards and Coffee at 560 N. Reilly Road offers games and hobby supplies. Customers can shop online at gamesongames.com or in-store 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily.

Tianna Dean, owner of The Hummingbird Candle Co. located at 240 Hay St.
Tianna Dean, owner of The Hummingbird Candle Co. located at 240 Hay St.

Hummingbird Candle Company at 240 Hay St. offers a variety of specialty and seasonal candles and candle-making kits. Customers can shop online at hummingbirdcandleco.com or in-store noon to 5 p.m. Sunday-Thursday and noon to 8 p.m. Friday-Saturday.

Leclair’s General Store at 1212 Fort Bragg Road.
Leclair’s General Store at 1212 Fort Bragg Road.

Leclair’s General Store at 1212 Fort Bragg Road offers coffee, wine, craft beer, specialty groceries, clothing and vintage decor. Store hours are 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday-Saturday and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday.

Ebony McAllister, owner of Minxdiva's Essentials at 308 Hay Street.
Ebony McAllister, owner of Minxdiva's Essentials at 308 Hay Street.

Minxdiva’s Essentials at 308 Hay St. offers health and wellness products like sea moss, herbal soaps and shea butters and scrubs. Customers can shop online at minxdiva.com or in-store 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday.

The Pickin Coop Antique Mall at 708 Ramsey Street.
The Pickin Coop Antique Mall at 708 Ramsey Street.

The Pickin’ Coop Antique Mall at 708 Ramsey St. offers antique and vintage items, collectibles and gifts. Select items will be up to 40% off Friday and Saturday. Store hours are 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday-Saturday.

Pressed - A Creative Space at 120 Hay Street.
Pressed - A Creative Space at 120 Hay Street.

Pressed – A Creative Space at 120 Hay St. offers books, crystals, jewelry, candles, stationery and soap. Friday through Sunday, all tops and crystals are 30% off. Saturday only, for every $75 order or more, get a free Pressed sticker. Customers can shop online at pressednc.com or in-store 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday-Saturday and noon to 5 p.m. Sunday.

Reverie Goods and Gifts at 101 Hay Street.
Reverie Goods and Gifts at 101 Hay Street.

Reverie Goods and Gifts at 101 Hay St. offers art, accessories, bar and drinkware, games, books, ornaments, puzzles and stickers. Customers can shop online at reveriegoodsandgifts.com or in-store 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday–Thursday, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday-Saturday and noon to 6 p.m. Sunday.

Eric Washington is the owner of The Washington Apparel Company, located at 100 Hay St. in Fayetteville.
Eric Washington is the owner of The Washington Apparel Company, located at 100 Hay St. in Fayetteville.

The Washington Apparel Company at 100 Hay St. offers men’s suits, tuxedos, shirts and outerwear. Customers can shop online at washingtonapparel.com or in-store 3 to 7 p.m. Monday-Friday and 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.

Reporter Taylor Shook can be reached at tshook@gannett.com.  

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