Local business owners have banded together under the mantra UnChain Asheville in an attempt to sway the public toward shopping with small businesses rather than chains.

Local business owners have banded together under the mantra UnChain Asheville in an attempt to sway the public toward shopping with small businesses rather than chains.
Two local businesses — grocery discount chain Amazing Savings and homestead supply shop Small Terrain — are facing trademark threats from a New York merchandise chain and from retail giant Urban Outfitters, respectively.
National retail outlet Urban Outfitters announced plans on Friday to open a retail store at the corner of Haywood and College streets.