A BICENTENNIAL BIRTHDAY REPRESENTS REMARKABLE LONGEVITY AND VISTA ALEGRE IS TAKING FULL ADVANTAGE of it with dozens of new pieces created specifically to commemorate the 200 anos occasion. “It’s a very important milestone and a time of reflection to see how far we’ve come and where we want to go,” says Daniel Silva, who helped bring the brand new luster here since he started the American subsidiary in 2012. Nuno Barra, Vista Alegre product development director and board ...
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Nice to see industry friend David Zrike in the new issue of Tableware Today. In David’s article, he reminds us of the magic that happens at shows and welcomes us to join him and industry colleagues at the October Tabletop Show.
In the issue, there is also a nice advertisement for the Tabletop Association, which David leads. Of the 48 brands displayed in the ad, Bridge has partnerships with 17 (35%). Products from these 17 brands, which total more than 24,000 products, can be...
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Roger Bailey, sale rep extraordinaire, shared these 2013 pictures with me. They’re taken outside the 41 Madison building. Since it’s 19° in NYC this week, these pics make us long for a warm day when we can bike to a market.
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Did you know there is a connection between the NYC marathon and 41 Madison? 41 Madison, home of the New York Tabletop Show, is owned by the Rudin family, and the family helped start the NYC Marathon. The Times shared this history in an article recently. Excerpt:
"...In 1976 when George Spitz, a civil servant and runner, proposed a marathon through all five boroughs, the time seemed almost right — if daunting. “A race like that could cost $15,000,” Mr. Lebow ...
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Nice to see Daniel Silva from Vista Alegre. Daniel took time to show me why Vista Alegre is the “top banana” of Portuguese tableware. Vista Alegre commissioned 46 illustrators to design espresso cups based on a story. The pieces are very creative.
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We are extremely proud of the diverse community and heritage of brands here at 41 Madison and together with FlowerSchool New York we’ve created these tablescapes to celebrate these world-renowned names.
Join us at The New York Tabletop Show and let’s #TableTogether with the world ππ½π₯πβ¨
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41 Madison Concierge is available for a personalized and seamless shopping experience during the Show (and every day!) β¨
Reach out through chat on 41Madison.com or email [email protected] for more information about showrooms, brands, products, price points, and more.
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MEMBERSHIP SURGES 50% IN E-COMMERCE COMMUNITY Online Shopping Boom Drives Retail Industry to Team Up On Bridge
NEW YORK, NY, July 30, 2021 – Bridge, an e-commerce community, reported a record increase in membership as the pandemic continued to rattle the retail landscape. In the last 12 months, 275 retail stores joined Bridge, bringing the total membership to more than 826 stores—a 50% increase. ...
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For decades, brands have paid retailers to set up a display in the retailers' stores. Ralph Lauren's Polo, Nautica, Jimmy Choo, and other leading brands have paid department stores to set up displays and manage their brand appearance. This helps the brand and the stores increase sales.
As we all know, retail has gone digital. Thirty percent of retail sales are now online. What if there was a way for brands to sponsor displays like these physical ones but do so online? ...
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When we visit the New York Tabletop Show next month, it's fun to think about what was there before. One hundred years ago, there was a giant entertainment complex across the street from 41 Madison: Madison Square Garden. Yes, that Madison Square Garden. Years later, it would move uptown.
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January 21, 2020
January 21, 2020
Come out of the cold and see our hottest
new introductions!
Come see us at 41 Madison Ave, 9th floor. OUR PERMANENT SHOWROOM IN NYC
NY Gift Show January 31st thru February 5th Annieglass Showroom
41 Madison Ave. 9th Floor
New York, NY
new location
Open during NYNOW, Saturday thru Wednesday
Come on by!
or contact
Kristin Wilsey
Vice President of Sales
to make an appointment. [email protected]
510-410-2310
Wayfair had about 4 buyers visiting 41 Madison showrooms last week. While the building and showrooms love buyers, I'd suggest some caution with Wayfair since itβs hemorrhaging money. Check out the attached graph.