At Shopify, we think that local shops and small businesses are the backbone of any city, including L.A. And 96% of you agree. But now more than ever, our local favorites are competing with major online marketplaces — and 41% of the L.A. retailers we surveyed are having a tough time doing it. So we want to help spotlight them.
What to do next is simple:
- Enjoy this crossword that features local L.A. retailers throughout the clues and the answers
- Go shop at your old favorites and use the puzzle to discover new ones
- Tell your friends
Spoiler alert: If you get stuck, take a look to the right for a list of some of our favorite L.A. retailers.