Shop Local Now
Shop Local Now is an online marketplace connecting Canadian consumers with nearby businesses, enabling shoppers to support local makers and reduce shipping emissions. The platform features product and business listings, allows owners to claim or create storefronts, and organizes offerings across categories like home services, beauty, and retail to foster community-focused purchasing.
- Commerce & Shopping
- Software Only
Funding
Founders
Founder details are not available yet.
Product
Problem
Canadian consumers often struggle to discover and purchase from local businesses, leading to reliance on large e-commerce platforms that ship from distant warehouses. This pattern weakens local economies, increases shipping-related emissions, and reduces the sense of community connection that comes from neighbor-to-neighbor commerce.
Solution
Shop Local Now provides a dedicated online marketplace that connects Canadian shoppers with nearby businesses, making it easy to find and buy local products and services. The platform features curated product showcases and business directories, with search and category browsing across sectors like home services, beauty, retail, and agriculture. Business owners can claim or create their own listings to reach customers actively seeking community-focused purchases. By facilitating direct transactions between neighbors, the marketplace strengthens local economies and promotes more sustainable, lower-emission shopping habits.
Target Audience
Primary users are Canadian consumers seeking to support local businesses, as well as Canadian business owners—from home-based makers to service providers—who want to reach community-focused shoppers.
Features
- Searchable marketplace with product and business tabs, plus category browsing across 20+ sectors including industrial, home services, beauty, and agriculture
- Business listing creation and claiming tools that let owners manage their storefront and connect with local customers
- Featured product and business sections that highlight local offerings to increase visibility
- Region-based filtering to help shoppers find businesses in their specific community
- Dedicated pricing and get-started pages for business owners to understand listing costs and onboarding steps