The ShopWalla Manifesto

ShopWalla exists to empower the true champions of local commerce — the mom-and-pop shops that form the cultural and economic heart of our neighborhoods. These independent merchants lead with integrity, offer unmatched value, and serve their communities with ingenuity and care.

In a world where big tech platforms exploit small business data to benefit corporations, ShopWalla stands on the side of local. We build privacy-first, on-premise tools that protect merchant data, promote cash transactions, and foster authentic customer loyalty. By connecting stores to a local discovery network, we help residents buy nearby and keep their dollars circulating in the community.

Every transaction through ShopWalla strengthens local ownership, rewards honest service, and reinvests in the community. This is commerce for the people — independent, ethical, and neighbor-powered.

Our Commitments

• No cloud uploads or external dependencies
• Data stays with the merchant — always
• We do not monetize customer or merchant behavior
• We promote cash-first, loyalty-rich transactions
• We support digital tools that work offline and protect privacy

Join the Movement

When you use ShopWalla, you’re not just improving your store — you’re building a more resilient, local-first economy. Together, we can push back against extractive platforms and reclaim commerce for our neighborhoods.