This past weekend, big-box retailers and small businesses have had their turn to own the marketplace on Black Friday and Small Business Saturday. Today, it’s online retailers’ turn with Cyber Monday. This year, skip the big-boxes in favor of shopping local, as many local makers, designers, and shops are offering discounts and promotions.
Local designer Christopher Straub of Project Runway fame is marking down his signature leather “Petals” clutch by a whopping 85% today. The bags, originally retailing for $210, will be $30 and are available in silver, black and natural, while supplies last, @ christopherstraub.com
Parc Boutique is offering 25% everything online with code “SHOPONLINE,” @ parcboutique.com
All of silvercocoon’s holiday ornaments are 20% off through today, @ silvercocoon.com
MartinPatrick3 is offering 15% off online only using the code “CYBERMON” at checkout, @ martinpatrick3.com
Urban Junket handbags is offering 30% off all orders with the promo code “GIVELOVE”, @ urbanjunket.com
Stationery and party decor design studio Red Stamp is offering 40% off and free ground shipping using the code “CYBERMON” at checkout, @ redstamp.com
Local jewelry line Realia by Jen is offering a free pair of Swarovski crystal earrings ($34.99 value) in your choice of color with a purchase of $100 or more, @ realiabyjen.com
Bluebird Boutique celebrates Cyber Monday with 20% off all denim, @ bluebirdboutique.com
New socially conscious jewelry line Hardt is offering 15% off site-wide with the code “GIVEHARDT”, @ hardt-jewelry.com
Local beauty brand Sigma Beauty is offering 20% off sitewide with the code “CM2014”, @ sigmabeauty.com
Galleria home goods boutique Ampersand is offering a set of three Lafco soaps ($34 value) with any $100 purchase, @ ampersandshops.com
Local fragrance maker Illume is offering 25% off site-wide plus free shipping on orders of $75 or greater using the code “FUNDAY,” @ illumecandles.com
Take 25% off sitewide at Sota Clothing with promo code “SOTACYBER”, @ sotaclothing.com
Local maker Woodchuck is offering a free customization on a product of your choosing in honor of Cyber Monday, @ woodchuckusa.com
Minnesota heritage brand J.W. Hulme is offering $50 off on orders of $250, $100 off orders of $500, and $250 off orders of $1,000, using codes “CYBER50” “CYBER100” and “CYBER250” accordingly, plus free shipping on all orders, @ jwhulme.com
Cheap-chic retailer Primp is offering free shipping on all orders, @ primpyourself.com
Local beauty e-shop StormSister Spatique and its sister beauty brand 3waybeauty are offering 25% off sitewide upon checkout with the code “HOLIDAY2014,” @ stormsisterspatique.com & 3waybeauty.com
Get 14% off your entire purchase (excluding totes) with the code “CYBERMONDAY14” from local clothing designer Samantha Rei, plus a free tote with purchase of $100 or more, and free shipping with the purchase of a tote, @ samantharei.com
Enjoy 35% off store-wide at local e-retailer Velvet Moon by using the code “ONLINEONLY35,” @ shopvelvetmoon.com