LEESBURG, Fla. – In downtown Leesburg, instead of Black Friday, they’re calling it Plaid Friday, encouraging people to shop local.“It’s been quieter, but we still have customers that are faithful,” said Dell Ross, owner of Doggibags Boutique.[TRENDING: Trump says he will leave if ... | Tropics still bubblin’ | Disney to lay off thousands more workers]Doggibags Boutique has been in downtown Leesburg for nearly 40 years.
Ross said she’s been able to keep her business afloat during COVID-19 living by this mantra.“You treat people the way you want to be treated, that’s the bottom line,” said Ross.Not every small shop has been able to stay afloat.