Find your local: Use Fig’s Retail Guide to shop local in Lancaster City
It's time to make your gifting list! For nearly 20 years, Fig has been dedicated to bringing you the very best that Lancaster City has to offer so you can get to know the local businesses in our city. This year, we invite you to think about not just what you buy but where you buy it—especially at the holidays.
With big brands and online shopping influencing shopping habits, it's more important than ever to support local entrepreneurs in our community. Did you know that 68 percent of dollars stay in the community when you buy local versus 43 percent when you buy from a big box retailer?
Lancaster is fortunate to have a vibrant retail community of nearly 100 local merchants thanks to retailers who are committed to curating the unique products and creating a shopping experience.
This season, Fig has created the Lancaster City Retail Guide, a pocket-sized booklet that residents and visitors can use to rediscover the magic of shopping local. You can find a physical copy of the guide at local retailer with "Shop local here" decals on their sidewalks, as well as the Discover Lancaster Visitors Center, City of Lancaster Welcome Center, Southern Market, and select Lancaster County hotels—or download a digital version here .
As you begin thinking about the holidays, meet six of the dedicated shop owners who will help you check off your gifting list with unique finds and a shopping experience that you can only get in Lancaster City.
bellabooonline.com
Owner: Laura Haiges
Opened in: 2006
Gift ideas: Children's plush toys, dress-up clothes, pretend play supplies
Gallery on Market
galleryonmarket.com
Owner: Cindy Schlosser
Opened in: 2011
Gift ideas: Hand-painted, food-safe wooden bowls, commissioned pet portraits
Happy Happy Joy Joy
Shophappyhappyjoyjoy.com
Owned by: Jean-Marie Merkle
Opened in: 2024
Gift ideas: Colorful prints, maximalist decor, buttons and stickers
Lancaster Gift Box
lancastergiftbox.com
Owned by: Diana Smedley and Gabriel Luber
Opened in: 2022
Gift ideas: Taste of Lancaster gift boxes, build-your-own gift boxes, local snacks and treats
Ream Jewelers
reamjewelers.com
Owners: Alan and Rochelle Friedland (since 1985)
Opened in: 1935
Gift ideas: Designer jewelry, estate jewelry, timepieces
The Shoppe at AK Interiors
Akinteriorsllc.com
Owner: Alison McIndoe
Opened in: 2015
Gift ideas: Curated art pieces, decorative lighting, vintage home accessories
The 2024 Lancaster City Retail Guide was created by Fig in partnership with the City of Lancaster, Discover Lancaster, Willow Valley Communities, and Zamagias Properties.
