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July 31, 2024 EENY, MEENY, MINY, MOE
EENY, MEENY, MINY, MOE
July 31, 2024
I was working on scheduling a late summer mini-vacation so I carved out an afternoon for the planning. There were so many factors to consider (where? when? how long?) on top of juggling all of us coming from different parts of the U.S. The options were staggering and required so much screen time I was just about ready to give up. When did the world at our fingertips become a negative?

I got to thinking about the astronomical number of options Americans have in every aspect of life. I’ll...
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July 30, 2024 Touch-MeL Joins Our Syncing Service
Maison3Amis will add 104 new products via versatile brand Touch-MeL.
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Touch-MeL Joins Our Syncing Service
Maison3Amis will add 104 new products via versatile brand Touch-MeL.
July 30, 2024
We're pleased to share that Maison3Amis is adding Touch-MeL as a new Syncing brand.

We expect Touch-MeL products to be ready for Syncing by August 30th, 2024. We'll keep members posted about the actual date as we progress with the brand's boarding to our platform. 

About Touch-MeL
Touch-MeL melamine products are an icon on tables throughout Europe and a real point of reference in the global tableware market. Offering the highest quality melamine and a dynamic product assortment, all ...
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July 30, 2024 We're on a break . . .
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We're on a break . . .
July 30, 2024
We're taking a bit of a break for most of the month of August. You might see a few social posts from us, but we hope to be fairly quiet. The warehouse will be inactive. However, we're always somehow plugged in and available via email if you have a question and the website is ALWAYS open for wholesale orders. Plan to visit the wholesale website platform and get your holiday order to us. With our low minimums and streamlined ordering process, it is easy to create your...
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July 29, 2024 Tableware Today: Vista Alegre Promotes the Shop Local Platform
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Tableware Today: Vista Alegre Promotes the Shop Local Platform
July 29, 2024
We're happy to see Vista Alegre promote the Shop Local platform in Tableware Today's August/September 2024 issue.

In the advertisement, the brand displays our ShopLocal.org logo.  
  • A brand shows the logo so that retailers know they can easily sell the products shown.
  • When a brand offers our Syncing service, a retailer can instantly display the brand's entire product catalog online.
  • The retailer's customers can buy the products and add them to gift registries. 
  • The retailer
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July 23, 2024 Maison3Amis Adds Two New Syncing Brands: Josephinenhütte and Non Sans Raison
Maison3Amis will offer1,200+ new products within 2 new brands, Non Sans Raison and Josephinenhütte.
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Maison3Amis Adds Two New Syncing Brands: Josephinenhütte and Non Sans Raison
Maison3Amis will offer1,200+ new products within 2 new brands, Non Sans Raison and Josephinenhütte.
July 23, 2024
We're pleased to share that well-known industry distributor Maison3Amis is adding two new Syncing brands to their popular assortment of tabletop and gift items:
  • Josephinenhütte - a historical Austrian glass producer.
  • Non Sans Raison - famous producer of Limoges porcelain.

About Josephinenhütte
Josephinenhütte was established in 1842 by Count Leopold von Schaffgotsch and named after his beloved wife, Josephine. The technical sophistication and beauty of the products ...
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July 23, 2024 Our Retail Predictions Featured in Tableware Today Magazine
Why only 30% of wedding gift givers will come into a store in 2030--and how we can help prepare for that
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Our Retail Predictions Featured in Tableware Today Magazine
Why only 30% of wedding gift givers will come into a store in 2030--and how we can help prepare for that
July 23, 2024
Tableware Today’s Editor Amy Stavis invited me to pen the Last Word column for the August / September issue. I start by comparing e-commerce trends for selling automobiles to selling dinner plates. Online sales in both industries have swelled in the last 25 years. (I entered the e-commerce business at the right time—in 2001.)

I predict that 70% of wedding registry gift givers will never set foot in a physical store by 2030. Currently, that number is at about 50%. If we do in fact ...
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Live Event: Wedding Registry Training at Kitchen 2 Table's Atlanta Showroom on Wednesday, July 17
Join us Wednesday, July 17 at 8:30 am EST or 9:30 am EST
Wednesday, July 17, 2024
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Live Event: Wedding Registry Training at Kitchen 2 Table's Atlanta Showroom on Wednesday, July 17
Join us Wednesday, July 17 at 8:30 am EST or 9:30 am EST
Wednesday, July 17, 2024
Wedding Registry Workshop: Say “Yes” to $5K  in 5 Days
How to Capture 5 Wedding Registries in 5 Days Worth $5,000+

Join me for a live workshop where I'll show you my blueprint to get 5 wedding registries worth $5k in 5 days. 

When?
  • Wednesday, July 17 @ 8:30 am EST
  • Wednesday, July 17 @ 9:30 am EST
Please choose one time

Location:
Kitchen 2 Table showroom
Suite 893 / Building 2
AmericasMart
235 Williams Street
Atlanta, GA 30303

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June 27, 2024 25% Off Yves Delorme And 20% Off Scandia Home At Feathers!
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25% Off Yves Delorme And 20% Off Scandia Home At Feathers!
June 27, 2024
We have two great promotions at Feathers and the first one just started Thursday! “Celebrate Bastille Day, indulge in French Luxury” with Yves Delorme. From June 27th to July 14th, Yves Delorme is 25% off (except Couture which is 20% off). Products Included at 25% off: Accessories, Bed & Bath, Blankets, Coverlets, Comforters, Pillows, Robes, Table Linens, and Throws. 
Also on July 13th and 14th (Bastille Day weekend) only, Feathers will offer a gift with ...
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June 13, 2024 The Gift Shop Saves $10,354 and 15 Weeks in Labor with Shop Local
How a legendary indie store in Georgia was finally able to succeed online in less than a week—and didn’t lift a finger.
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The Gift Shop Saves $10,354 and 15 Weeks in Labor with Shop Local
How a legendary indie store in Georgia was finally able to succeed online in less than a week—and didn’t lift a finger.
June 13, 2024
We are pleased to announce that The Gift Shop in Thomasville, GA, has joined Shop Local to grow its online business. The Gift Shop is a Thomasville tradition offering fine gifts, elegant home decor, and exceptional small-town, individualized service.

The Gift Shop saved $10,354 and 15 weeks in labor on website product maintenance by using the Shop Local platform. Through the Syncing service, the store will expand its online collection of fine gifts and home accessories. The Gift Shop ...
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June 10, 2024 Our 8 Year Journey from Bundled Pricing to A La Carte Pricing Back to Bundles
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Our 8 Year Journey from Bundled Pricing to A La Carte Pricing Back to Bundles
June 10, 2024
We follow pricing for bundles and tiers of services. Over the last decade, we've tried various pricing approaches, as well as ways to visually convey these service offerings. In this post, I share the pricing for our services for retailers since 2017. In some case, we took a step forward and a step back--it wasn't linear progress.  We've drawn inspiration from many sources, including our competitors and Tinder. 

Presenting bundles is not limited to signing up for a service. A ...
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June 8, 2024 Subscription Bundles
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Subscription Bundles
June 8, 2024
Recently, when booking a trip to Florida to see family, I was shown an array of bundles by American Airlines. There was the basic flight, and then:
  • Main Cabin Plus. Included a free checked bag, a more spacious seat, and boarding earlier. 
  • Main Cabin Select. Included an even earlier boarding time and made it easier to change my flight. 
  • First Class. Included the largest, most comfortable seat, priority boarding, two checked bags, and better drinks and food. 

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Workshop: How to Add a Link On Your Official Website Leading to Your Shop Local Account Thursday, Aug. 22, 2024 - Thursday, Oct. 17, 2024
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Workshop: How to Add a Link On Your Official Website Leading to Your Shop Local Account Thursday, Aug. 22, 2024 - Thursday, Oct. 17, 2024
Great news: We are hosting a free, monthly workshop to help you get more orders and wedding registries.

You're invited to join us. We'll help you add a link from your official website to your Shop Local account.

When are the workshops?
  • Thursday, August 22, 2024 @ 10:00 am EST
  • Wednesday, September 18, 2024 @ 4:00 pm EST
  • Thursday, October 17, 2024 @ 10:00 am EST
Why attend?
  • When you have a link on your official website, customers can more quickly find your Shop Local Online
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May 29, 2024 THE POWER OF BRAND BUILDING by KAREN OLSON
THE POWER OF BRAND BUILDING by KAREN OLSON
May 29, 2024
Brand strategy is one of the most powerful initiatives an organization can undergo. It’s an opportunity to evolve a company’s mission and value proposition based on current and future customer needs with the result being a purpose-led, customer-centric road map to create enhanced value for customers. ANDMORE recently completed this process as we rebranded from International Market Centers (IMC) last year. ANDMORE is more than just a new name and logo, it’s a framework for how ...
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May 29, 2024 A Bicentennial Bounty
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A Bicentennial Bounty
May 29, 2024
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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May 27, 2024 Tableware Today: 2 Brands Promote the Shop Local Platform
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Tableware Today: 2 Brands Promote the Shop Local Platform
May 27, 2024
We're happy to see Bordallo Pinheiro and Vista Alegre promote the Shop Local platform in Tableware Today's June/July 2024 issue.

In the advertisement, the brand displays our ShopLocal.org logo.  
  • A brand shows the logo so that retailers know they can easily sell the products shown.
  • When a brand offers our Syncing service, a retailer can instantly display the brand's entire product catalog online.
  • The retailer's customers can buy the products and add them to gift registries. 
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May 23, 2024 Joseph Ribkoff And Embrago Trunk Show at Cheeks on May 30th!
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Joseph Ribkoff And Embrago Trunk Show at Cheeks on May 30th!
May 23, 2024
Join us at the Joseph Ribkoff and Embrago Trunk Show at the Squirrel Hill Cheeks on Thursday, May 30th from 10am - 6pm. The JR rep will be on hand to show and take orders for the current Summer collection and upcoming Fall fashions. One day only, all Joseph RIbkoff will be 20% off! The owner of Embrago will also be there with various styles. Embrago makes innovative apparel with built-in bust support for real bodies (including plus size and full bust), that also adapts to hormonal and weight ...
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May 23, 2024 TikTok Tick-Tock ⏳: Time Is Running Out on Traditional Retail
How social media influencers with the help of Amazon are bypassing brick-and-mortar retail shops
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TikTok Tick-Tock ⏳: Time Is Running Out on Traditional Retail
How social media influencers with the help of Amazon are bypassing brick-and-mortar retail shops
May 23, 2024
Kiara Springs, a 25-year old, is part of a new retail trend, shares The New York Times.  She sells about $10k/month online but doesn’t own a brick-and-mortar retail store, pay a landlord rent, go to the wholesale markets, or have a POS system. Her “sidewalk” to get traffic is TikTok, and her “POS” is Amazon.  Her “stockroom” is the brand’s warehouse. She has an Amazon affiliate account and goods are drop shipped.   

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May 18, 2024 Health is Wealth: Healthy Websites 🍎
Do website service providers need a digital health label?
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Health is Wealth: Healthy Websites 🍎
Do website service providers need a digital health label?
May 18, 2024
When you pick up a package of Oreos or yogurt at the grocery store, you can see the nutrition (or lack of it!) on the nutrition label on the back. Health advocates are encouraging the FDA to make warnings more obvious on packages—such as by placing information on the front of the package, shares The Wall St. Journal. Advocates have looked abroad for inspiration. In Mexico, you’ll find labels with a black octagon, resembling a stop sign, on the front of Doritos and Nature Valley ...
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May 16, 2024 Sferra Memorial Day Sale May 21 - 27 At Feathers!
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Sferra Memorial Day Sale May 21 - 27 At Feathers!
May 16, 2024
Starting Tuesday, May 21st through Memorial Day, May 27th, all Sferra products are 20% off! All bedding, bath linens, and dining linens are inlcuded except custom orders. Feathers is located right beside Glassworks and Cheeks in Shadyside. Stop in to see the selection of comforters, pillows, and more.

Click here to see our Feathers section on this website.
(More items being added)

 
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You’re Invited to a Live Webinar: How to Link Your Website to Your Shop Local Store
Problem: Your official website does not have a link to your Shop Local Store and Gift Registry.
Wednesday, May 22, 2024
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You’re Invited to a Live Webinar: How to Link Your Website to Your Shop Local Store
Problem: Your official website does not have a link to your Shop Local Store and Gift Registry.
Wednesday, May 22, 2024
You’re Invited...

How to Add A Link to Your Shop Local Store and Gift Registry

Join me and my colleague Jordyn for a webinar where we'll show you how to add a link on your primary website and stop losing sales.

When?
Thursday, May 16, 2024 @ 10:00 am EST
Wednesday, May 22, 2024 @ 10:00 am EST

Why attend?
  • Customers can more quickly find your online offering.
  • Registrants can see you offer a Gift Registry service more clearly, leading to more registry sign-ups. On average,
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Shop Local Helps Indie Merchants in Louisiana Get Google Sales Leads 🔍
Shop Local Helps Indie Merchants in Louisiana Get Google Sales Leads 🔍
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Shop Local Helps Indie Merchants in Delaware Get Google Sales Leads 🔍
Shop Local Helps Indie Merchants in Delaware Get Google Sales Leads 🔍
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Shop Local Helps Indie Merchants in Pennsylvania Get Google Sales Leads 🔍
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Shop Local Helps Indie Merchants Get Sales Leads in Mississippi
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Shop Local Merchants Are 60% of Google Page 1 Results in South Carolina
Shop Local Merchants Are 60% of Google Page 1 Results in South Carolina
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Shop Local Merchants Are 50% of Google Page 1 Results in Georgia
Shop Local Merchants Are 50% of Google Page 1 Results in Georgia
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Shop Local Helps Indie Merchants Get More Sales Leads than Big-Box Stores Using Google
Shop Local Helps Indie Merchants Get More Sales Leads than Big-Box Stores Using Google
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Shop Local Retailers Rank on Page 1 of Google in 60% of States
Shop Local Retailers Rank on Page 1 of Google in 60% of States
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