Dundee Loves Local

Dundee shoppers are being encouraged to Love Local!

A campaign is ongoing this week to raise awareness of the economic benefits of spending in city shops and businesses.

It comes as city Medina Bar & Grill in Nethergate becomes the latest to sign up to be included in the Scotland Loves Local Dundee gift card initiative.

The gift card is intended to treat someone to the very best that Dundee has to offer - shops, sights and experiences, fantastic local food and drink, hairdressing and beauty, cafes and restaurants, and more - all providing a warm Dundee welcome. Around 250 local businesses are now involved across the city and accept the card.

Research shows people will spend up to 65% more if they use the card, and that it helps to drive footfall and stimulates wider economic activity Fair work, economic growth and infrastructure convener Cllr Steven Rome visited Medina Bar & Grill to discuss how spending local has a big impact.

He said: “I am delighted that more and more Dundee business are realising the benefits of signing up to the gift card. “It makes the local choice easy for shoppers, while retailers benefit from the support of the Loves Local brand. It is helping to stimulate our local economy and support Dundee jobs.”

CEO of Dundee and Angus Chamber of Commerce Alison Henderson said: “It’s important that we have a thriving, vibrant city, filled with people who want to buy local and support their business community.

“Our businesses work hard to bring us a great choice of things to buy, experience and enjoy. Being able to use the Dundee Loves Local gift card across the whole city gives people lots of choice, from gorgeous things to eat and drink, to interesting places to visit and spend time with friends and family. I’d encourage everyone to get out this week and find a Dundee Loves Local business to support.”

Scotland Loves Local Week 2024 runs from August 26 - September 1.

Scotland Loves Local is managed by Scotland’s Towns Partnership (STP), with support from the Scottish Government.

More details can be found at this website  www.lovelocal.scot  and by following #ScotlandLovesLocal on social media. 

Details on the Scotland Loves Local Dundee gift card can be found at this website https://townandcitygiftcards.com/product/dundee-gift-card/ 

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