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£8m economy boost if shoppers stay local

Perthshire Advertiser

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September 02, 2025

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£8m economy boost if shoppers stay local

Perth and Kinross's economy could be boosted by £7.8million annually if everyone in the region spent just £1-a-week more with local businesses.

The significant financial difference that can be made - safeguarding the future of businesses and protecting jobs-has been highlighted as part of Scotland Loves Local Week.

Businesses and organisations across the region are championing the transformational impact of choosing local as part of a series of events, themed on People Make Places, which ran until Saturday (August 30).

The call to think local first is championed by Scotland's Towns Partnership (STP) - the organisation behind Scotland Loves Local - with support from the Scottish Government.

The population of Perth and Kinross stands at around 150,000 people.

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