Money is tight for many indie retail shops. Owners often ask themselves: What brands and products should I invest in to get the best return for my business? We have an answer to this question. Welcome to the Leaderboard. In each issue through this new column, TOP OF THE CHARTS, I’ll be sharing with you the best performing wedding registry brands and products according to my company’s data. There’s something for brands and sales reps as well: we’ll be showing you the best ...
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It speaks volumes that the first line acquired by Maison3Amis after the purchase of DeVine Corp., a three-decade distributor of luxe European tableware, was Josephinenhütte, the five-year-old German-based maker of lightweight, thin-walled stemware and accessories. The Maison3Amis team (hereafter known as M3A) is helmed by two one-time Baccarat execs, Jim Shreve and Sally Burnside, who appreciate a nonpareil drinking glass, and Mark Brashear, who quickly recognized the allure of the brand. &...
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Costa Nova’s Marrakesh was designed by famed French florist Christian Tortu, inspired by Yves Saint Laurent’s Les Jardins de Majorelle, the couturier’s botanical garden in Marrakesh that features the warm tones of sandy walls, vibrant spice colors found in bustling markets, and the rich hues of traditional fabrics, a collection with a keen eye to sustainability and Moroccan mystique.
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This isn't Christian Tortu's first collection for ...
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This issue marks my 40th year chronicling the tableware industry, the last 28 as the founder and editor of Tableware Today. Spend four decades in an industry and you see change: sometimes sweeping (lifestyle shifts/consolidations/e-commerce); sometimes specific (Covid/less entertaining at home/rising costs). On the other hand, four decades is just a blip in the life of many tableware producers. Our industry, really, is a contradiction in so many ways: a heritage category that must remain fresh, ...
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The Poterie Coffee Cups are a new chapter in our Coffee Story narrative. Each cup presents a reactive glaze that is attentively applied to the edge, allowing it to drip naturally down the sides, resulting in a finish that makes every piece unique.
In Portugal, where the coffee moment is valued, this artistic and carefully controlled - yet delightfully unpredictable - decoration process guarantees that each cup tells its own story, much like the conversations shared over a warm espresso.
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Inspired by the striking form and strength of the Dahlia flower, each piece in the Dahlia collection is a celebration of nature’s resilience and beauty.
“When you hold a Dahlia in your hand, it is like peering into the universe. Each interconnected petal, perfectly imperfect and in harmony with the next, coming together to create something magnificent.” - M.
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Right now, our night skies are filled with millions of birds making their incredible journeys south for the winter. From their bravery to their extraordinary beauty as well as their entertaining antics at backyard feeders, the avian community is a world of wonder which is why Herend's artists created this homage in porcelain.
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How we helped a store in Alabama revamp its online gift registry and save thousands in labor costs.
October 8, 2024
We are pleased to announce that Table Matters has joined Shop Local to grow its online business. Nestled in the heart of the Mountain Brook Village, Table Matters offers gifts, home goods, tableware, bridal registry, and more.
By using their Shop Local Store, Table Matters saved $30,983 and 45 weeks in labor on website product maintenance. Through the Syncing service, the store will expand its online collection of fine gifts and home accessories. Table Matters will also ...
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While visiting Charleston this past weekend for a friend’s wedding, I had the pleasure of visiting our clients The Boutique and Juliska. The merchants, both located on King St., had lovely shops filled with curious customers.
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This month we recognize and celebrate the achievements of women entrepreneurs and the contributions of women-owned businesses to the economy. As Ginger's Breadboys is a woman-owned small business we thought we shared some ways to celebrate National Women's Small Business Month.
Support local businesses: Patronize women-owned businesses in your area.
Write reviews: Share your experience on social media with a positive review of a woman-owned business you visited.
The radiant hues and classic shapes of this Renaissance-inspired collection make it a timeless statement-maker.
Now in cocktail and dinner napkin holders and a guest towel holder, each piece in the collection is handcarved by maestro artisans before a beautiful gold leaf is carefully applied.
“The picture doesn’t really do it justice; the gold finish has an antique look that makes it look more expensive than it is. I’m so pleased with the quality that I’...
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Four new, important Shop Local wedding registry features to help your store get more registry sales.
October 7, 2024
We're excited to share 4 new registry features with you:
A Registrant Can Password Protect their Registry
A registrant can designate their registry as password protected. If they choose this, they'll determine who can access their registry. They'll send the gift giver the public password.
Benefits: Add privacy, control access, and increase security.
Today's introductions are all about Gold & Silver!
Elevate your dining experience with our popular Ribbon Twirl napkins and placemats with their stunning new color combination. Meticulously embroidered to add a touch of luxury and sophistication to any table!
Our brand-new napkin ring, Oviform, will effortlessly enhance any setting with its sleek oval shape!
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There’s no such thing as too much pink! Shop our newest Rosy Check products, including a few ceramic pieces, that are hand-painted and add a timeless, formal, yet whimsical flair to any tablescape.
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