Alec MacGillis shares in the Times how online shopping and Amazon in particular are wrecking havoc on retail.
Highlights:
Nationwide, 9,800 stores shuttered in 2019, among them 220 Sears stores.
Analysts predict that brick-and-mortar store closures could reach 25,000 by year’s end.
J.C. Penney, Neiman Marcus and J. Crew filed for bankruptcy, Macy’s furloughed nearly all of its 125,000 workers for months, and countless independent businesses have closed for good.
It's just 3 days till Black Friday. And on Monday, we have Cyber Monday. Online sales will reach $189 billion this holiday season--a 33% increase over last year. Is your website ready?
I've created these 7 steps to help you get ready:
1. Place products on sale
Be prepared to cut prices more than normal.
Clearly list end dates for sales to create urgency.
What the article doesn’t share is: the state of ...
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November 26, 2019
November 26, 2019
Thanksgiving Week Specials and More
All-Clad 10 Qt. Covered Oval Roaster w/Rack Reg. $330 Sale $199.99 Special $179.99 Now-11/30/19
All-Clad 11x14 Roaster w/Rack Reg. $200 Sale $159.99 Special $99.99 Now-11/30/19
All-Clad 13x16 Roaster w/Rack Reg. $260 Sale $179.99 Special $129.99 Now-11/30/19
All-Clad 13x16 Nonstick Roaster w/Rack Reg. $300 Sale $199.99 Special $149.99 Now-11/30/19
All-Clad HA1 13x16 Nonstick Roaster w/Rack Reg. $150 Sale $99.99 Special $79.99 Now-11/30/19
All-Clad D3 12β Fry Pan with Lid Reg. ...
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November 21, 2019
November 21, 2019
25% Off Ruby Ribbon At Cheeks November 21 - 30!
Ruby Ribbon Black Friday starts early at Cheeks! From November 21 - 30, all Ruby Ribbon is 25% off (some exclusions apply). Go bra-free with Ruby Ribbon camis and demis. Stop in at either Cheeks location to try them.
MacKenzie-Childs Gift With Purchase Promotion At Glassworks!
Just in time for Holiday shopping at Glassworks! From November 15th - December 15th, purchase $250 or more of products by MacKenzie-Childs and receive a free gift, a Black & Ivory Houndstooth Throw (retail value $68). Stop in either Glassworks and Cheeks location for this promotion! If shopping online, please call or email us to secure your Throw. Glassworks offers free gift wrapping!
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October 17, 2019
October 17, 2019
Christofle Flatware Promotion At Glassworks And Pizzazz Shopping Event!
A Christofle promotion, just in time for the holidays! From now through October 31st, buy 10 Christofle 5-piece flatware place settings and receive 2 sets at no charge! Come to Glassworks in Shadyside to see samples and place your order. If ordering online, please call or email us to coordinate your 2 free sets. This promotion is good on all types: Silver Plated, Sterling, and Stainless Steel.
ALL CRYSTAL 25% OFF TODAY - SATURDAY!! Vietri Regalia, Waterford, Reed & Barton, and candlesticks by Arte Italica.
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September 4, 2019
September 4, 2019
Help a business friend and we'll give you $50
How the program works: 1. Refer a retailer to Bridge. E-mail us the storeβs name. Weβll do the rest of the work. E-mail: [email protected] 2. After the store is active 60 days, we'll send you a check for $50. :)
What the store receives: This reminded me: I'm happy to mail you $50 for referring a store.
For free, your stores can receive: 1. A Bridge account filled with professional product pictures and accurate prices. 2. Award-winning e-commerce and...
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May 7, 2019
May 7, 2019
Everyone keeps asking us if our Birthday Celebration Sale this week includes our overstock sale room upstairs.
YES! We'll take an additional 25% OFF whatever sale price has already been marked. Come and get it!
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May 6, 2019
May 6, 2019
IT'S BIRTHDAY WEEK AT BROWN'S. VAHAN JEWELRY 25% OFF ALL WEEK. ARE YOU KIDDING ME? COME ON, IT'S MOTHER'S DAY FOR HEAVEN'S SAKE!!
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May 6, 2019
May 6, 2019
New shipment of Lotus Jewelry has just arrived in time for our 25% OFF Birthday Sale!
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May 3, 2019
May 3, 2019
We're gonna party all next week & you're invited. We might be getting older, 96 to be exact, but Brown's is only getting better! May 7-11, we're gonna celebrate with 25% off storewide. Yep, that means upstairs & down. Mother's Day, Graduation, Teacher Gifts, Father's Day, etc. At 25% OFF, IMAGINE THE POSSIBILITIES! HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO US!! (exception bridal registry)
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Your Bridge 2.0 update is complete. Your site now offers a smoother, cleaner experience for customers--and you.
Your upgrade to 2.0 software is free and automatic--you do not need to take any steps. This free upgrade is especially valuable because a new retail website costs $11,000 - $29,000 on average to setup. (Source: Atlantic Business Technologies.)
1. You will wish to learn what is new in 2.0.
I will be sharing a video about what is new in Bridge 2.0.
Come by Rickey Heroman's today and get 25% off any one Easter item. Lasts until April 6th. Come jump into Easter early with us today!
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March 9, 2019
March 9, 2019
This is the best sale of the year. Buy 1 Yves Delorme Item; Get 15% OFF Buy 2 Yves Delorme Items; Get 20% OFF Buy 3 Yves Delorme Items; Get 25% OFF
You Must come in to take advantage of this fabulous sale!
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January 31, 2019
January 31, 2019
Warm Plush Robes & Pullovers 25% Off At Cheeks! Kick out those Winter blues with a new cozy plush robe, now 25% off at Cheeks! Check out the selection, including styles by P.J. Salvage and Natori, at both Cheeks locations.
Christmas came early! You're right, Sabrina, everyone does need a "Sandra Claus" in their life. Brown's is open from 9-2 for any last minute shopping. 25% off storewide.
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