How the Syncing service helps retailers receive updated prices to avoid losing money.
April 23, 2024
Stores that have a Shop Local Store use the Syncing service to save time and money on product maintenance. After a brand loads their products to their Shop Local account, the products are Synced in real-time to retailers' Stores.
The brands do their respective maintenance work by adding and updating the products—saving the retailer from having to do it. Part of this maintenance includes updating prices for items to ensure they are up to date. By updating prices, brands help ...
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How Taco Ball is going digital first--and others would be wise to follow
April 13, 2024
Fast food is stuffing itself with software. Yum Brands, which owns Taco Bell and Pizza Hut, is embracing a few strategies we’ve chatted about, including software bundles and membership programs. It’s even investing in AI. Its budget: $21m last year. That’s a lot of lettuce.
Does the market merit it? Well, 45% of Yum’s sales are digital. Likewise, we’re hearing website sales make up about half of our merchants' sales. Note: We’re not half of every ...
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We watch trends to share them with our members and help them capture orders. Forbes shares 35 helpful e-commerce statistics and we picked out a few highlights for you below:
Key Statistics:
20.1% of retail purchases are expected to take place online in 2024.
By 2027, 23% of retail purchases are expected to take place online.
E-commerce sales are expected to grow 8.8% in 2024.
52% of online shoppers report shopping internationally.
Many years ago, as a new assistant at Lord & Taylor, the buyer cautioned me to not get too attached to people or merchandise. His wisdom was not cold-hearted, but a cautionary tale to keep emotional attachments in check. I was there to deliver strong financial results and if something wasn’t selling, I shouldn’t harp on it, but mark it down and move on. And, as far as work relationships were concerned, I should be a good coworker but not get attached to colleagues.
We're pleased to share that renowned cutlery brand Zwilling is joining the Syncing service.
We expect Zwilling products to be ready for Syncing by April 8th, 2024. We'll keep members posted about the actual date as we progress with the brand's boarding to our platform.
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About Zwilling
Zwilling was founded in Solingen, Germany in 1731 by Peter Henckels making it one of the oldest brands in the world today. Zwilling is part of the ...
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How Shop Local's software quickly populated the online Store for a legendary New Orleans retailer
March 11, 2024
We are pleased to announce that Adler’s, a jewelry and gift store in New Orleans, Louisiana, has joined the Shop Local software platform to grow its online business. Adler’s saved $44,907 and 64 weeks in labor on website product maintenance through the Shop Local platform. They have chosen Shop Local to revamp the Gift Registry service they have maintained since their early days.
For over 100 years, Adler's has held its position as the leading jeweler in New Orleans and the Gulf ...
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RetailDive reports Target is offering new loyalty programs to better compete against Amazon Prime and Walmart+ services.
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Target on April 7 plans to debut Target Circle 360, a paid membership program that builds on its Target Circle loyalty program, the company announced Tuesday. The new program will offer unlimited free same-day delivery for orders $35 and up, along with free two-day shipping, rivaling similar offerings from Walmart and Amazon.
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We're pleased to share that LAFCO is joining the Syncing service.
We expect LAFCO products to be ready for Syncing by April 5th, 2024. We'll keep members posted about the actual date as we progress with the brand's boarding to our platform.
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About LAFCO
LAFCO (Luxury Articles and Fragrance Company) was created in 1992 by founder and nose, Jon Bresler, and his passion for the European tradition of botanical-based fragrances and ...
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Just like those cute little squirrels, we too are making an app. Our app for members and registrants will allow them to more easily and quickly interact with important information, including their orders.
The red bird is an international symbol signifying the presence of friends and family members who are watching over you with love and affection.
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Christmas and casseroles go hand in hand for a reason, whether you're hosting a large number of family members or only need to bring food for the guests. Calaisio's warm and inviting stoneware baking dish comes with a robust fitting basket skillfully woven from organic tropical vines, making it simple to beat the Christmas rush. The copper rustic hues of the basket harmonize and are a fantastic fit for festive mood. You can effortlessly pop these one-dish wonders into the oven while wrapping ...
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How to view top retailers, brands, and products to help find ways to grow your registry business.
November 17, 2023
Your Shop Local Store has a new feature: We've added a new Leaderboard page to your account. This page shares top-performing retailers, brands, and products.
The Leaderboard page shares the following information related to gift registry sales:
We're pleased to share that Christofle is joining the Brand Syncing service.
We expect Christofle products to be ready for Syncing by December 14th, 2023. We'll keep members posted about the actual date as we progress with the brand's boarding to our platform.
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About Christofle
Christofle believes The Art of Living is indeed an Art. Taking pleasure in decorating a house, setting a table, sharing the good and the beautiful, and cultivating the...
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