Localito Blog
46 Amazon receipts swapped for £922 in Localito credit on Manchester Day. Here's what actually happened on Market Street — and what it means for Manchester's independents.
2026-07-30
This Sunday, Manchester Day, Localito is running the Amazon Receipt Swap on Market Street. Bring any Amazon receipt worth up to £20 and swap it for Localito credit — then spend it with one of 380+ independent Manchester businesses instead.
2026-07-21
This week, I Love Manchester featured Localito's story — and Manchester made it their most read article of the week. Here's what that means, why it happened, and what's coming next.
2026-07-15
Greater Manchester has over 370 independent businesses worth discovering — but finding them and actually buying from them has never been easy. Until now. This is your complete guide to the best independent shops across Greater Manchester, all available online on Localito with delivery or click and collect. Plus £5 cash
2026-07-10
Looking for the best things to do in Manchester this summer? From outdoor festivals and rooftop bars to canal walks and food markets, here are 10 of the best summer activities in Manchester right now.
2026-07-04
Looking for the best things to do in Salford? From historic buildings and waterfront walks to independent cafés and hidden gems, here are 12 of the best places to visit in Salford right now.
2026-06-30
Want to support independent businesses in Greater Manchester while earning real cashback? Here’s exactly how Localito works for shoppers — from browsing to collecting your order and getting rewarded.
2026-06-25
MSN featured Localito founder Lee Berrow after his small business collapsed under Amazon price pressure. From his kitchen table in Altrincham, he built Localito.com — Manchester's independent marketplace now supporting 350+ local businesses with QR pickup, Etsy integration and fair fees.
2026-06-22
The Manchester Evening News story about Localito founder Lee Berrow has now been syndicated on Yahoo News, taking the powerful “kitchen table to anti-Amazon” founder story to a national audience. Here’s what the feature means for Localito and independent businesses across Greater Manchester.
2026-06-20
The Manchester Evening News has published a powerful feature on Localito founder Lee Berrow. After losing everything to big tech, Lee built Greater Manchester’s independents-only marketplace from his kitchen table. The story has gone viral with nearly 10,000 likes on Facebook. Here’s why it matters for every independen
2026-06-18
Looking for the best independent shops across Greater Manchester? Here are the top areas worth visiting in 2026, from the Northern Quarter and Chorlton to Altrincham, Stockport and beyond.
2026-06-12
Looking for unique independent shops in Manchester? Here are 15 hidden gem stores across the Northern Quarter, Chorlton, Ancoats and beyond worth visiting in 2026.
2026-06-11