These two local stores had a good Saturday of the small business

Residents of Bayonne and Jersey City went to Small Business on Saturday and took advantage of local store discounts for their communities.

Reese's hair at Bayonne on 24th Street between Broadway and E Avenue had 10% off Saturday in the stores.

"It is extremely important that the community comes to support us," said Carrissa Golomb, owner of Reese's Hair Pieces, a children's clothing and accessories store.

The dynamic shop, named in honor of Golomb's nine-year-old daughter, sells holiday clothes, pajamas, dresses, bows and personalized headbands for children and more.

Small Business Saturday is a movement launched in 2010 by American Express with the goal of strengthening the sales of the country's smallest retailers.

"I like to shop here … it's nice," said Dawn Spiers, a regular Reese customer, who was shopping Saturday for her eight-year-old daughter, Ireland. "It's easier than shopping in the malls and it's a great way to give back to the community."

As a sole proprietor, Golomb, 35, opened his store four years ago after being evaluated by social media people for making creative bows and children's headbands, ranging from $ 5 to $ 20. $.

"I've always been a creative person … but it was an accidental business," Golomb said, adding that she had never seen a child's clothing store before. .

Omar Bouzarari also did not see owning a pet supply store. But now, he and two other partners own two Fussy Friends branches, one in downtown Jersey City, the other in Heights.

"Every day is a Saturday reserved for small businesses," said Bouzarari, referring to the frequency with which its stores offer discounts.

Bouzarari, 36, said business was going well on Saturday at the Heights branch at 458 Central Avenue, which opened more than a month ago.

"People have bought sweaters, coats, toys," he said.

Heather Gruss, a client, said that she loved the pet supply store.

"It's a gift from God for this neighborhood," said Gruss, who was shopping for his two cats.

Mr Bouzarari said that while it may be difficult to compete with the online sector, his business relied on community relations.

"Normally I buy on Amazon, but I like to go to the store," said Peter Calderon, a customer buying food for his German Shepherd.

Calderon added that Fussy Friends also met its purchase needs by ordering products that were not in stock.

"Ninety-nine percent of the people who love us are because of the way we treat them," Bouzarari said.

"I do not call them customers.The company calls Fussy Friends.These are our friends."