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Open-air shopping, live music and a car show

Open-air shopping, live music and a car show

By Brittney Sherman

Come Downtown on Saturday, September 23 from 10 a.m.-4p.m. for a day of outdoor shopping, live music, kid’s zone and the Morgan Hill Chamber of Commerce Car Show. Shop 50+ South County makers and enjoy live music from Undercover 80’s, Lavender Fields, and the Mitchell James Band. Join us on 3rd street later that same evening at 8 p.m. for a FREE outdoor movie night featuring "Cars!" We are “revving up” for free-family friendly fun in Downtown Morgan Hill.

To learn more about this event and the 4th Saturday Downtown Street Series go HERE.

 
Shop small all Fall with Sidewalk Saturdays

Shop small all Fall with Sidewalk Saturdays

By Brittney Sherman

The Fall Sidewalk Saturdays Season is in full swing! Now through November 25, meet local artists and retailers, and purchase custom one-of-a-kind gifts for everyone on your list.

Started in 2020 to support home-based and retail small businesses through the pandemic, Sidewalk Saturdays has morphed into a beloved community event embodying the Buy Local spirit. This popular maker’s market located on 3rd street in Downtown Morgan Hill, features anywhere from 15-25 vendors. Our 12-week seasons occur every Spring and Fall, between 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

Learn more about Sidewalk Saturdays HERE.

 
Dog-gone Downtown takeover

Dog-gone Downtown takeover

By Brittney Sherman

Hundreds of Morgan Hill residents and dogs came Downtown on August 26 for the first ever Doggy Days of Summer event! Dogs enjoyed two agility courses, the splash zone, and participated in the pet contest. Patrons shopped 35+ dog-themed vendors and enjoyed live music from the Shand Band and MaryEllen & Thom. Kiddos enjoyed the bouncy house, lawn games, and EZPZ mobile gaming truck. There was something for everyone!

Did you miss all the action? Watch the Doggy Days of Summer video recap HERE.

 
The shoplifting epidemic

The shoplifting epidemic

By Brittney Sherman

You may have noticed that more and more retail shops have merchandise under lock-&-key and security guards manning the door. A shoplifting epidemic that began as random smash-and-grabs, has now morphed into organized retail crime that is sweeping the nation. According to the National Retail Federation, retail theft is an estimated $100 billion problem, and growing. The challenge, how to fight organized retail crime while keeping consumers and employees safe.

In an effort to stop sales associates from escalating shoplifting instances to violent and potentially fatal situations, the Senate passed SB 553 which prohibits retailers from requiring staff to confront shoplifters. The Bill requires that all employers regardless of size meet workplace violence standards that are even more aggressive than those applied to hospitals. Although many retailers have strict anti-confrontation policies already in place, SB 553 will require employers to provide active shooter training, maintain logs of violent encounters, and manage workplace violence restraining orders.

 
Retail innovations on the rise in 2023

Retail innovations on the rise in 2023

By Brittney Sherman

In the very near future, these retail innovations may become the norm according to the National Retail Federation’s “10 ideas worth stealing in 2023:”

+Co-tenancy of big box retail stores, with a focus on unexpected partnerships and stimulating experiences.

+The rise of Radio Frequency Identification Technology (RFID) for self-checkout, warehousing, and supply chain management.

+Transforming “toss-aways” into products and tripling down on sustainability and “forever products.”

+Debit card incentives that reward shoppers for paying now by giving same store discounts later.

Read the full article HERE.

 
Popular Makers Market returns for a 4th season

Popular Makers Market returns for a 4th season

By Brittney Sherman

What started out as a way to support local home-based makers and brick n mortar retailers during the pandemic, has since morphed into a beloved community event embodying the Buy Local spirit. The Grand Opening of the 4th season of Sidewalk Saturdays will kick-off on Saturday April 1 and feature over 20 vendors. The 2023 Spring season will take place every Saturday between April 1-June 24, from 9 a.m.-1 p.m., on 3rd street in Downtown Morgan Hill. To learn more about the event or become a vendor, visit the Sidewalk Saturday’s website.

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