Where did Brooklyn shop on Small Business Saturday?
Despite special promotions and holiday trolleys, many Brooklyn shopkeepers looking for a boost on this past weekend’s Small Business Saturday — the shopping day meant to promote local mom and pop shops — didn’t see the business bounce they had hoped for.
“I had new people in the store, but I can’t say it was a big day,” said Karen Zebulon, owner of Gumbo – known for unique clothing, toys and handcrafted gifts — at 493 Atlantic Avenue.
At Jacques Torres Chocolate, 62 Water Street in DUMBO, “Thanksgiving weekend is always busy,” said retail manager Linda Ungkhunchai. “I’m not sure if it was Small Business Saturday or just this time of year.” Ungkhunchai said that customers bought mostly hot chocolate and cookies.