RETAILERS in every part of the Loddon have signed up to the Shop Local campaign promoting local businesses and giving shoppers to chance to win one of five vouchers.
Among them is Charlie Woodman of Carlie Clothing and Accessories in Inglewood who says buying local benefits town economies.
“Loddon retailers have products at least equal in quality and price to bigger cities and Melbourne,” he said.
“We are kind of the Loddon Shire’s hidden secret ... the best in retail is collectively in our Loddon towns and we’re part of the fabric of great country shopping strips.
“The Shop Local campaign is a wonderful initiative, raising awareness that there are great shops and encouraging more people, locals and those who see our towns as specialist retail destinations, to shop with all of us.”
Shop Loddon is a year-long campaign by the council to highlight local businesses’ fantastic products and services and celebrate the hard work and dedication of local businesses. The shopper competition or $50 shopping vouchers closes on February 28.