MARION, ON (MARION COUNTY NOW)—Downtown Marion merchants are thrilled to announce their participation in the fourth annual nationwide Pink Friday small business shopping experience. Marion merchants have expanded the event to include both Friday and Saturday, November 21 and 22, 2025.

Created by The Boutique Hub, Pink Friday is a small business spin on the traditional Black Friday shopping experience, encouraging people to #ShopSmallFirst. Black Friday is the largest shopping day of the year, but the sales and promotions from big-box stores often overshadow the unique experiences that small businesses provide.

Home décor store owner Beth Fox shared, “On November 21 and 22, we aim to celebrate the businesses that are the backbone of our local community.”

Fox shared, “Ashley Alderson, Founder and CEO of The boutique Hub, says ‘Pink Friday was created to shine a spotlight on small businesses and encourage everyone to shop consciously during the holiday season.’”

Marion’s merchants agree with Alderson, “There has never been a more important time than now to ‘Shop Small First.’ Small businesses make a big impact in America’s communities, and it’s crucial that we support them as much as possible.”

The official Pink Friday website (pinkfridayweekend.com) lists all the ways consumers can shop, including an interactive map of participating stores offering various deals and gift guides to help consumers find the best gifts for everyone on their list. People can also follow the #ShopSmallFirst hashtag on social media. Any small business can participate in Pink Friday and can find out more by visiting go.theboutiquehub.com/pinkfriday.

As of today, Marion has 18 local businesses participating in what merchants are calling Pink Weekend.

Marion Participants include:

  • Foxglove Hollow Home Décor
  • Maddie’s on Main
  • Mike’s Deli on Main
  • Elena Renee
  • ReMARCAble
  • Spruce & Sparrow
  • LuLu’s Toy Co
  • Carroll’s Jewelers
  • The Remnant
  • MaxAiir Party Rentals & Inflatapark
  • Albertys Discounts
  • Belenos Creations
  • Pitter Patter Paws
  • Finding Center
  • Paula’s Posh Picks
  • Nicolosi Golf Lounge
  • Blend of Seven Winery
  • Mimi’s Art Hollow

For every business that signs up for Pink Friday, the Boutique Hub is donating $1 to Heart on Main Street, a nonprofit that helps small businesses recover from natural disasters.