TikTok and Amazon are battling in the retail space. TikTok wants to be a retailer, and Amazon wants to be more of an influencer platform. These two share the same goal: get users to share a product link, recommend the product, and get a cut of the sale, shares The Wall St. Journal.
This article and these companies speak to the power of affiliate marketing. One of Amazon’s long-standing secret growth weapons has been affiliate commissions, and influencers are a well-known ...
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we are offering a freight cap promotion which is available through 13.31.2023. This promotion is in response to the number of emails and concerns from you, our front-line sales team and also our customers. We heard you and are happy to extend this offer to support a strong finish to 2023!
Please note - this promotion should be used for in stock product only, account must be in good standing, no other promotions may be applied.
Please reach out to your local sales rep or wholesale@...
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Our Azores Oceana collection is the perfect addition to any table, year round! The hand painted light blue edge is a great neutral, and can be mixed with other collections. We've paired it with our glass Eternity Compote. This piece is so versatile - perfect for a festive dessert or a petite floral arrangement!
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It’s never too early to start shopping for your holiday table!! Featuring snow covered pine trees and adorned garland, our Estrela collection is already getting us excited for the Christmas season. We love adding a pop of color to an Estrela-filled table with our Red Red Linho placemats. And don’t forget a fun centerpiece - the handmade Estrela Natal trees are now available in FOUR sizes (our 11" Cedar Tree coming soon)!!
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We’re so excited about our Simple Edge pieces, we wanted to show off more!! We love our new Madeira Meadow Fern Green Simple Edge. This beautiful shade of green pairs perfectly with the colorful Madeira Meadow mug. We also love mixing it with our classic Cantaria Sheer Blue pieces.
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Have you seen one of our newest patterns, Azores Greige Shimmer Simple Edge? This beautifully simple pattern is the perfect accent to any pattern - formal or casual. Each piece is carefully hand painted by skilled artists in Portugal.
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Make a "towering" presentation at your next Fall gathering and embrace the art of entertaining. Whether you're hosting a cozy dinner with friends or a harvest-themed soirée, using pedestals can elevate your fall entertaining to a new level of sophistication. These versatile platforms are not only practical but also add a touch of elegance to your autumn gatherings.
Displaying Seasonal Centerpieces: Showcase autumn-themed arrangement of pumpkins, gourds, and
Bohemian Vine is a stunning collection that celebrates the beauty of fall. Layer the pieces to create a maximalist look for all season long! ๐
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We are excited to present the newest addition to the Nativity Scene which is a donkey. His gray fishnet coast has spots of brown which create a sun-dappled appearance while 24K gold highlights add to his appeal. While we don't want to skip over the autumnal season, we wanted to alert you early since 2023 quantities will be limited.
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How restaurants, hotels, and tableware brands are using loyalty programs--and what indie stores can learn from this.
October 11, 2023
Perk-y
I recently read about a new loyalty program and wondered what we could learn from it. The founder of Eater and Resy, Ben Leventhal, has started Blackbird, a loyalty program service designed for indie restaurants, reports The New York Times (Read the article). Using the Blackbird app, a diner receives a perk for eating at a restaurant. The retailer sets tiers for which the user qualifies for the perk. For example, a restaurant, Nat’s on Bank in New York City, gives tier 1 customers ...
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Amazon and third-party delivery services have setup a “warehouse” outside the Astor Place USPS office. This is not a truck parking for five minutes. This a day-long, everyday occurrence. I’ve seen this same scene on a daily basis all around the city for the last three years.
This hurts local retailers. While the local businesses pay extra taxes to operate a store in southern Manhattan, it costs Amazon much less to park a delivery truck (permanently?), put ...
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How online calendars can help retailers manage and save time.
October 4, 2023
One of the main problems that businesses have is efficient use of time. A retailer (or brand or sales rep) seeks on a daily basis to manage their time and optimize results. (I was reminded of this while reading a The Wall St. Journal article about time management for the family.) Businesses use a variety of tools to manage and save time, including email, texting, and Zoom.
Shop Local helps businesses in their quest to save time. We offer businesses a variety of services to help ...
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You can determine the quality of a shopping platform by looking at reviews from customers who have used it. Below are excerpts from three reviews from shoppers who bought a gift using our software:
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"Thanks for making shopping fast, simple and convenient!!! Your website is easy and very manageable!"
~ Sue Maners in MO
Ms. Maners made a purchase at Babcock Gifts, an indie retailer in Tennessee that has used our e-commerce software since 2016.
We are pleased to announce Porto Brasil Tableware's products are ready for Syncing.
Porto Brasil Tableware joins our network of 115+ premium brands that Sync products with 1,300+ fine indie stores.
Porto Brasil Tableware is a contemporary company passionate about design. Founded 20 years ago in Porto Ferreira, Brazil, Porto Brasil was the first company in the world to work with digital printing on stoneware. Their stoneware body is sustainable and is made from an ...
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How to set interior designer pricing for your brands.
September 28, 2023
FOR BRANDS AND DISTRIBUTORS
Your Shop Local Store has a new feature: Interior designers can now view interior designer pricing for your brands and make purchases. If an interior designer is approved by your business, they can log in to your account and buy items at the wholesale designer price set by your business.
In the example shown, we see an interior designer logged in to BIA Cordon Bleu's account. The interior designer can place wholesale orders at the designer pricing set by ...
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We have a brand-new collection to introduce today, as well as an addition to one of our popular Placemats!
Our Olympia Napkins and Placemats have a beautiful embroidery work that's perfect for end of year gatherings, yet elegant enough that it can still be used year-round! Available in 2 great colors, placemats available in 2 shapes.
Our popular Gem placemats are getting a stunning new color as well, Navy!
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Pacifica offers a large selection of contemporary soft pieces made to last a lifetime. Its kitchen selection highlights the warm and uplifting pieces thought for the kitchen counter.