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May 9, 2024 NUDE Glass Joins Our Syncing Service
NUDE Glass, a modern glass producer, is joining Shop Local's 112 Syncing brand partners.
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NUDE Glass Joins Our Syncing Service
NUDE Glass, a modern glass producer, is joining Shop Local's 112 Syncing brand partners.
May 9, 2024
We're pleased to share that Nude Glass is joining the Syncing service.

We expect Nude Glass products to be ready for Syncing by June 10th, 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 NUDE Glass
NUDE Glass believes simple is beautiful. Simplicity, honest design, and hand craftsmanship are the guiding principles of all NUDE Glass products. Their portfolio of glassware is ...
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May 9, 2024 Big-Box Stores Embrace Online Shopping, Begrudgingly
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Big-Box Stores Embrace Online Shopping, Begrudgingly
May 9, 2024
Big-box stores are adapting to e-commerce, shares The Wall St. Journal.  

Article figures:
  • In 2014, e-commerce was 6% of retail sales.  In 2023, it was 15%. 
  • Target fulfills almost 100% of online orders in-store and Walmart half of online orders in-store. 

Customers prefer physical stores alongside e-commence because:
  • They save money on fees, such as shipping. 
  • They can get the item faster. (Delivery may take a few days.) 
  • When doing returns,
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May 8, 2024 Sabi Boutique Saves $3,020 and 4 Weeks in Labor with Shop Local
How Shop Local's software quickly added Home Décor items to the online store for a popular College Station boutique
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Sabi Boutique Saves $3,020 and 4 Weeks in Labor with Shop Local
How Shop Local's software quickly added Home Décor items to the online store for a popular College Station boutique
May 8, 2024
Shop Local welcomes new member Sabi Boutique in College Station, TX. Sabi Boutique has joined the Shop Local software platform to grow its online business. This fashion, accessories, and home decor shop is a destination for women to indulge and pamper themselves.

Sabi Boutique saved $3,020 and 4 weeks in labor on website product maintenance through the Shop Local platform. They have chosen Shop Local to expand their online store’s home decor and tabletop assortment. They will also offer...
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May 7, 2024 Check Your Plates 🚗
How online trends in the used car market parallel those in the wedding registry market. Online gift giving predicted to increase at the expense of in-store giving by 40% by 2030.
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Check Your Plates 🚗
How online trends in the used car market parallel those in the wedding registry market. Online gift giving predicted to increase at the expense of in-store giving by 40% by 2030.
May 7, 2024
Jinjoo Lee in The Wall St. Journal shares how the used car market has improved in the last 20 years because much of it is now conducted online.  When car buyers use the web, they are more likely to save money (saving about 2%), and dealers can, in theory, make more with dynamic pricing (about 2%)—thereby giving each party a win. Unlike 20 years ago, when we didn't have smartphones, today 95% of used car purchases start online. While 31% of used car purchases were completely in-person,...
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April 29, 2024 DON'T MISS THE PARTY! 🎉
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DON'T MISS THE PARTY! 🎉
April 29, 2024
Don't miss out on the party as we celebrate our fifth year in business! We're offering a fantastic 20% discount on all online purchases made on MAY 6TH ONLY, so you can treat yourself to something special. Shop now and take advantage of this amazing offer!  PROMO CODE "5YEARS" View Post
April 26, 2024 Registry & Checkout Review: MyRegistry
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Registry & Checkout Review: MyRegistry
April 26, 2024
At Shop Local, it's our job to help find ways to grow your online business. Part of that job is researching different registry software to see if it could be a good fit for your store.

If you offer a gift registry service, you may have heard of MyRegistry. MyRegistry is a third-party universal registry service that seemingly integrates with your primary website, stating that they "offer a suite of technology solutions [for retailers] that boost revenue, engage customers, and reduce ...
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April 18, 2024 Scandia 20% Off Spring Sale At Feathers!
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Scandia 20% Off Spring Sale At Feathers!
April 18, 2024
Starting Saturday, April 20th through May 4th, all Scandia Home merchandise is 20% off! Feathers is located right beside Glassworks and Cheeks in Shadyside. Stop in to see the selection of comforters, pillows, and more. We can also order items for the sale to your bedding specifications.
Click here to see our Feathers section on this website.
(More items being added)

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April 15, 2024 Exponentially Better: The Math Behind Our Shopping Platform 🔢
How a drawing on a bar napkin led to a software platform that processes trillions of calculations
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Exponentially Better: The Math Behind Our Shopping Platform 🔢
How a drawing on a bar napkin led to a software platform that processes trillions of calculations
April 15, 2024
In 2007, while sitting at the pub Moran’s with a beer, I drew a sketch on a napkin that would change our business. I drew a software model that would allow an indie store to instantly show (and sell) thousands of products online—without any labor. (The secret sauce: The respective brand would do the product update work for the merchants.) The immediate goal was to help my two retailers more efficiently load products onto their websites (and save me the boredom of doing it). 

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April 8, 2024 How will these 35 e-commerce trends affect your business?
Forbes Advisor shares 35 insights you should know
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How will these 35 e-commerce trends affect your business?
Forbes Advisor shares 35 insights you should know
April 8, 2024
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.
  • The most common reason online shoppers
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April 3, 2024 Loss > Gain
What your business can learn from the celebrated economist Daniel Kahneman
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Loss > Gain
What your business can learn from the celebrated economist Daniel Kahneman
April 3, 2024
Daniel Kahneman, the celebrated economist, passed away last month. The Nobel Prize and Presidential Medal of Freedom winner gave us insights into the economics of the mind, such as people fearing loss more than gain, making short sighted decisions, and overly relying on feelings. 

We can often use Mr. Kahneman's insights in our business's daily operations.

Risk Assessment
Jason Zweig’s The Wall St. Journal profile on him shares an insight about calculating risk.  ...
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April 1, 2024 Alternatives to MyRegistry.com
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Alternatives to MyRegistry.com
April 1, 2024
As a store owner, you know how important it is to choose a registry service that works well for you, your employees, your registrants, and gift-givers (family and friends). In addition to working well, the registry service should offer your store good value (price vs. results).

When looking for registry software, some retailers consider MyRegistry.com for their registry service. MyRegistry.com offers gift registry creation and management features that integrate with a retailer's Shopify ...
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March 29, 2024 Home Tonic Saves $4,120 and 6 Weeks in Labor with Shop Local
How Shop Local's software quickly populated the online store for a favorite Newton, PA retailer
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Home Tonic Saves $4,120 and 6 Weeks in Labor with Shop Local
How Shop Local's software quickly populated the online store for a favorite Newton, PA retailer
March 29, 2024
We are pleased to announce that Home Tonic in historic Newton, Pennsylvania, has joined the Shop Local software platform to grow its online business. This home furnishings, accessories, gifts, and design shop is conveniently located between New York City and Philadelphia. They are a favorite of Bucks County residents and visitors.

Home Tonic saved $4,120 and 6 Weeks in labor on website product maintenance through the Shop Local platform. They have chosen Shop Local to expand their online ...
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Webinar: How to Capture 5 Wedding Registries in 5 Days Worth $5,000
Join us Wednesday, April 24, 2024 or Tuesday, May 21, 2024
Wednesday, April 24, 2024 - Tuesday, May 21, 2024
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Webinar: How to Capture 5 Wedding Registries in 5 Days Worth $5,000
Join us Wednesday, April 24, 2024 or Tuesday, May 21, 2024
Wednesday, April 24, 2024 - Tuesday, May 21, 2024
You’re Invited...

Wedding Registry Webinar: Say “Yes” to $5K  in 5 Days
How to Capture 5 Wedding Registries in 5 Days Worth $5,000

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

When?
Webinar times:
  • Wednesday, April 24, 2024 @ 10 am EST
  • Wednesday, April 24, 2024 @  4 pm EST  
  • Tuesday, May 21, 2024 @ 10 am EST
  • Tuesday, May 21, 2024 @  4 pm EST &
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March 27, 2024 RETAIL RELATIONSHIPS by MICHELLE HSIAO
RETAIL RELATIONSHIPS by MICHELLE HSIAO
March 27, 2024
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.

All these ...
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March 27, 2024 Mikasa - French + Italian Countryside
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Mikasa - French + Italian Countryside
March 27, 2024
MIKASA’s powerhouse COUNTRYSIDE franchise continues its domination decades after their launches. Tapping into the zeitgeist of the times, the patterns’ staying power is testament to compelling classic design, line extensions, and passionate fans.
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IT’S BEEN 50 YEARS SINCE MIKASA’s FRENCH COUNTRYSIDE DEBUTED, the perfect panacea to a formal-dominated dinnerware domain. The scalloped, edged, and curved creamware provided the ideal ...
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March 27, 2024 ANNIVERSARY WISHES
ANNIVERSARY WISHES
March 27, 2024
A McKinsey study found that the average life span of companies listed on the S&P 500 was 61 years in 1958; today, it’s less than 18 years. McKinsey believes that by 2027, 75% of S&P 500 companies will have disappeared. New businesses have an 81% chance of surviving their first year; in two years, a little less than 70% of businesses are still standing. Only 25% make it to 15 years or more. There’s a clear long-term trend of declining corporate longevity, with this figure ...
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March 26, 2024 Tableware Today: 2 Brands Promote the Shop Local Platform
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Tableware Today: 2 Brands Promote the Shop Local Platform
March 26, 2024
We're happy to see Bordallo Pinheiro and Vista Alegre promote the Shop Local platform in Tableware Today's April/May 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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March 13, 2024 Zwilling Joins Shop Local
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Zwilling Joins Shop Local
March 13, 2024
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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Webinar: How to Capture 5 Wedding Registries in 5 Days Worth $5,000
Join us Thursday, March 28, 2024 or Wednesday, April 24, 2024
Thursday, March 28, 2024 - Wednesday, April 24, 2024
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Webinar: How to Capture 5 Wedding Registries in 5 Days Worth $5,000
Join us Thursday, March 28, 2024 or Wednesday, April 24, 2024
Thursday, March 28, 2024 - Wednesday, April 24, 2024
You’re Invited...

Wedding Registry Webinar: Say “Yes” to $5K  in 5 Days
How to Grow Your Sales by  $5,000+ in 5 Days With 5 Wedding Registries

Join me for a webinar sharing my blueprint to get 5 wedding registries worth $5k in 5 days. 

When?
Webinar times:
  • Thursday, March 28, 2024 @ 10 am EST
  • Thursday, March 28, 2024 @  4 pm EST  
  • Wednesday, April 24, 2024 @ 10 am EST
  • Wednesday, April 24, 2024 @  4 pm
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February 23, 2024 LAFCO Joins Our Syncing Service
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LAFCO Joins Our Syncing Service
February 23, 2024
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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