The calls come as jobs and local shops are increasingly being threatened by online shopping which counted for 27.6 per cent of total retail sales in October - up from 26.7 per cent the previous year.
Glasgow businesses have made a heartfelt plea to shoppers to turn to support their local high streets in the final few days before Christmas.
“This isn’t just about saving my shops — it’s about saving our high streets. When physical stores close, it’s society’s loss. There’s something magical about finding the perfect gift in person, not just scrolling mindlessly on your phone and adding another reason to stay at home. Andrew Flynn, co-founder of Glasgow headquartered POTR, inventors of the world’s first origami, flat-pack self-watering plant pot added: “Brands have no choice but to operate online, but I feel in-store is better for customers and traders alike. It’s fairer, more personal, and the experience itself is much better.
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