Kiama’s retail community is about to get a major boost, thanks to the Walkbuy app designed to bring shoppers and local businesses closer together.

Launching in Kiama this month, Walkbuy is a free app created to connect residents with real-time updates from their favourite local shops and services.

Whether it’s a cafe letting you know the muffins just came out of the oven, or a clothing store with new stock on the rack, Walkbuy brings local shopping to you and encourages you to shop around the corner, not just online.

“It’s all about connection,” says Walkbuy founder Peter Walsh. “Retailers get a quick and easy way to reach people nearby and shoppers get a simple and interactive way to discover what’s available locally, right now.”

Walkbuy is launching in Kiama, with the support of the Kiama Business Network.

To make it even better, it’s free for shoppers and retailers. Kiama retailers can list their business and start posting updates immediately.

The idea is simple but powerful: build stronger local economies by helping people rediscover the value and convenience of shopping in their own community.

"We are very committed to Kiama, and the success of Walkbuy in the region, and excited about achieving our core goal of generating awareness and connectivity in the local retailing community", says Charlotte, who is head of marketing for Walkbuy.

Walkbuy is available now on the App Store and Google Play.

If you live in Kiama, now’s the perfect time to download it, support your local businesses and be part of something made for your community, with a vision for communities nationwide.

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