Online marketplace is helping holiday shopping in downtown Chico

A push to help local shops and restaurants stay open is helping businesses in downtown Chico this holiday season.

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There is also new push to promote local companies... and keep you safe at home -- by bringing them to you virtually.

Action news now reporter carmela karcher is live in downtown chico, carmela has the online marketplace been a useful tool so far?

Hayley...it has been a useful tool for many businesses downtown.

And with the holidays coming up...people are using it more than ever.

The downtown chico online marketplace is a way for people to shop at their favorite local stores and restaurants all in one location while still following the pandemic guidelines.

David selkirk& co-owner of upper park clothing&said online shopping has not only helped them stay in business for the past six months&but it has benefited them more this holiday season.

I think we will be staying afloat.

I think our online sales will help with that and the downtown one just helps boost it a little bit more.

Selkirk also said that regardless of the holiday season& it helped let people know they're not just a brick and mortar store.

Live in chico& carmela karcher&action news now& coverage you can count on.

Currently&over 32 retailers and 50 restaurants are selling their products on the marketplace.