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Are gift cards the right method for your shop local initiative?
In this article, we dive into whether or not gift cards are the right option for your shop local initiative—and explore an innovative alternative.
May 8, 2025


Holiday magic meets local impact: How the Open Rewards buy local app drives year-round success
In this guide, we hear from local communities and dive into the year-round and seasonal impact of the Open Rewards buy local app.
Apr 25, 2025


Open Rewards benefits the whole community
In this blog, we dive into Bludot's innovative shop local app Open Rewards and the impact it's having across several communities.
Jul 16, 2024


Shop more in Lancaster: How the city is using the shop local app Open Rewards to support businesses
In this article, we learn how Lancaster partnered with Bludot to launch an innovative shop local app to support the local community.
Apr 4, 2024


Is your community’s shop local program helping or hurting the consumer shopping experience?
In this blog, we dive into different types of shop local programs and which options provide the best consumer shopping experience.
Mar 19, 2024


Shop local this holiday season: A guide to launching a successful holiday campaign
In this simple guide, we outline a few strategies for launching a successful campaign for your community to shop local this holiday season.
Nov 3, 2023


Las Vegas rolls out innovative shop local campaign to help impacted businesses
The city of Las Vegas has partnered with Bludot to roll out an innovative shop local campaign to help impacted small businesses.
Sep 12, 2023


Think outside the “big" box: The economic impact of a shop local program
We're thinking outside the "big" box and diving into the economic impact of a shop local program that your community could easily replicate.
Jul 31, 2023


Keep local dollars local: A guide to a successful shop local program
Learn how cities around the country are using Bludot's Open Rewards shop local program and giving cities a 20X return on investment.
May 1, 2023
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