After the Black Friday rush, Small Business Saturday is putting the focus back on neighborhoods, bringing a big lift to metro Detroit's mom-and-pop stores.

Inside Briarwood Mall and across downtown shopping districts, retailers say they're seeing more people choose to shop in person for the experience and the connection.

"I think in-person shopping is making a resurgence, and I love the integration of both online shopping and in-person," said Melissa, a local shopper.

For many customers, the appeal goes beyond convenience. Tonya Davis, who has been shopping with her children since they were little, said the tradition is about more than just purchasing items.

"It's always been a tradition since my kids were little, so I think it's more the excitement and the environment and just having

See Full Page