Lokali

01/01/2024

Happy New Year to our customers, vendors and supporters!

We're eager to grow on last year's positive signs, ensuring we continue to bring effective online for the benefit of our communities.

Check out the mission ➡️ https://linktr.ee/lokali.shop

28/11/2023

Wish us luck at Scotland's Towns Partnership's Love Local Awards tonight in the digital category!

We are making an impact: the impact in our pilot town was evident through awareness, engagement and revenue generated from a 22-vendor strong inventory of over 6,000 products.

We're proud to breathing life into high streets by digitising

Businesses have shown an appetite to embrace Lokali; not only as a means to bolster their online presence but also as a catalyst for direct growth. The sentiment expressed by local businesses keeps us motivated:

"We are loving this app! As a business who is on Lokali, it helps a lot of our customers who can’t get out like they used to. It’s a great app to help those who want to shop local & have a very busy lifestyle." (Novello Gifts)

Ready to sell 📲 www.vendors.lokali.shop

Fancy a shop 📲 www.lokali.shop

27/11/2023

We're all about uplifting local businesses and creating an ethical e-commerce space that retains money where it's needed most...in our communities!

Check out who's benefitting from the local shopping journey by visiting 📲 www.lokali.shop

And, if you're ready to register and have your products hosted for free, join the region's marketplace app

📲 www.vendors.lokali.shop

14/11/2023

🗣️ 'Home Office Minister Robert Jenrick told us: "This is not a victimless activity, we've seen a young person die when he was doing a job that he shouldn't have been doing."

'Mr Jenrick said the policy of substitution was "perpetuating and enabling illegal working in our country".

🗞️ BBC News - Children working as riders for food delivery apps - BBC investigation

📲 Read the full BBC Investigation article:

A black-market trade in riders' accounts lets underage teenagers sign up for work, investigation reveals.

11/11/2023

Small biz survival, retention of monies locally, transforming localised ecommerce (and cutting supply chains when doing so)…that's our message we'll be championing at in this week.

Check out and reach out via 📲 https://lnkd.in/eV5n25KU to connect before, during or after!

01/11/2023

If you're at Digital DNA, be sure to visit our pod to talk all things

25/10/2023

We are delighted to be in the shortlist for the Scotland Loves Local Awards 2023!

People, businesses and community organisations are in the running for the accolades after being nominated by those who have seen and felt the positive impact of their efforts.

The awards are organised by Scotland’s Towns Partnership (STP) as an extension of Scotland Loves Local, the drive for people to build stronger communities by choosing local and getting behind people and organisations in their area.

The achievements of all of those shortlisted will be celebrated at a ceremony to be held at The V&A Dundee on Tuesday November 28th, hosted by popular STV presenter Sean Batty.

STP Interim Chief Officer Kimberley Guthrie said: “Our team never fails to be amazed by the dedication, determination and innovation which make our communities great – and are making them stronger for the future. Our shortlisted entries fly the flag for creativity, entrepreneurship, sustainability and so much more.

“I can’t wait to hear more about the difference they make. My thanks to our sponsors for making these awards possible.”

Wish us luck in the Digital Community category!

23/10/2023

Lokali makes you fall in love with local shopping!

No more stressing about finding what you need or hopping between a zillion websites. Lokali's got your back!

We've made it super simple. All of your local favourites gathered in one place, just for you.

When you shop local, you become a hero in your community's growth story. Supporting local businesses means you're boosting your area, keeping it unique.

Lokali isn't just about shopping; it's about helping local businesses at a time when they need it most all through your support and your community's power.

How we shop, really matters. With Lokali, you can make a real difference in your community.

Check us out and start your local shopping journey 📲 www.lokali.shop

22/10/2023

This is EXACTLY what shopping Lokali is all about!

With a wide-range of businesses and over 6,000 products, get ready to and visit 📲 www.lokali.shop

21/10/2023

Lokali...why now?

There's a big hole to be filled: a single place to find all local offerings.

Shoppers overwhelmingly want to support local businesses but lack convenience.

They value emissions reduction and ethical consumerism.

There's even a willingness to pay more to support local.

The ease and familiarity of using online marketplaces is dominant (80% of 16-54's made purchases through marketplaces).

So, let's bring local...online. Let's have a single, convenient place for everything that's available nearby. Let's make it easy to search, browse and buy local and open up our small businesses at a time when it's most needed ⤵

📲 Ready to join for free and sell on Lokali? ➡ https://lnkd.in/eXcYsS3v

20/10/2023

A recent poll, which surveyed nearly 1,400 Scottish adults, brings to light a remarkable shift in the collective mindset on shopping local:

🌟 A striking 85% of respondents agree that it is absolutely vital for their communities to rally behind businesses on their local high streets.

🌟 An overwhelming 93% express deep concern over the possibility of many local high street businesses succumbing to adversity if they aren't bolstered by the community.

🌟 More than two-thirds (73%) have come to realise that opting for local choices contributes to the fight against the climate crisis.

🌟 A significant three-quarters (77%) acknowledge that favoring local establishments keeps money circulating within their local area for a longer duration, ultimately elevating the quality of life and work in the community.

🌟 An astonishing 91% understand that choosing local actively supports local jobs and employment opportunities.

The collective have a HUGE opportunity to meet the demand from the overwhelming preferences of consumers.

Have your business be a part of the revolution and be hosted on Lokali for free ⤵

📲 Buy from local businesses ➡ https://www.lokali.shop

📲 Ready to sell on Lokali? ➡ https://lnkd.in/eXcYsS3v

20/10/2023

There's an urgent need to shop local...there's now the huge demand to do so ⬇

Trends are clear: we all think it's vital to support local. Convenience drives us when choosing where to shop.

To source local, you have to navigate many sites & some shops have no sites.

What if there were a single place to find all local offerings?

📲 www.lokali.shop