About Shop Small®
The movement that's all about
supporting small businesses all year long
supporting small businesses all year long
Every time you pick up a coffee at your local café, grab lunch at the mom-and-pop shop, or buy a
new bag from a local store, you’re making an impact in your community. In fact, for every dollar
spent at a small business in the U.S., approximately 67 cents stays in the local community.1
Learn more about the Shop Small Movement and why American Express is proud to back
small businesses — online and on main street — all across the country.
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new bag from a local store, you’re making an impact in your community. In fact, for every dollar
spent at a small business in the U.S., approximately 67 cents stays in the local community.1
Learn more about the Shop Small Movement and why American Express is proud to back
small businesses — online and on main street — all across the country.
1Estimate from data on businesses with under 100 employees, as reported
in Amex-commissioned 2018 Small Business Economic Impact Study,
amex.co/another-reason-shop-small.
in Amex-commissioned 2018 Small Business Economic Impact Study,
amex.co/another-reason-shop-small.
Saving Main
We all have favorite small businesses we can't imagine living
without. However, fewer small businesses are opening and staying
open. To be successful requires an abundance of grit, passion and
determination. Watch the docuseries Saving Main, which looks at
some of the challenges three different small businesses faced and
the inspiring ways each business persevered.
Watch The Docuseries
without. However, fewer small businesses are opening and staying
open. To be successful requires an abundance of grit, passion and
determination. Watch the docuseries Saving Main, which looks at
some of the challenges three different small businesses faced and
the inspiring ways each business persevered.
Produced with support from American Express.
How to Participate
Your involvement makes
a difference
a difference
From shopping at your favorite small business to planning a
local event, there's a place for you in the Shop Small Movement.
And with more places than ever welcoming your
American Express® Card, it's easier than ever to Shop Small.
See how you can make an impact all year round.
Get Involved
local event, there's a place for you in the Shop Small Movement.
And with more places than ever welcoming your
American Express® Card, it's easier than ever to Shop Small.
See how you can make an impact all year round.
The Shop Small Studio
Create customizable marketing
materials for your business
materials for your business
Show your Shop Small pride and get the word out about the
Shop Small Movement with downloadable social posts,
posters, and more, compliments of American Express.
Visit the Shop Small Studio
Shop Small Movement with downloadable social posts,
posters, and more, compliments of American Express.
Follow the movement
Find us on Instagram @shopsmall to keep up with all the latest #ShopSmall news and events.