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June 23, 2022 Nice to see Laura May from the Ivy House in Dallas
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Nice to see Laura May from the Ivy House in Dallas
June 23, 2022
I enjoyed visiting Laura May, owner of The Ivy House, in Dallas.  She is an inspiration.  
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June 22, 2022 Messermeister backpack in action with my chef friend
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Messermeister backpack in action with my chef friend
June 22, 2022
Happy to see my buddy, who just opened his first restaurant in Dallas. using a Messermeister backpack.  Messermeister is a Product Syncing brand on Bridge. Messermeister uses the service to instantly share its product line online with its indie retailers.   View Post
June 15, 2022 Building the Horizon 🌄
Building the Horizon 🌄
June 15, 2022
The Brick report helps our company track our past and current progress. Our team can easily look back at the last 78 weeks and know what we did. (Most companies would be hard pressed to do this easily.) The Brick brings us together and keeps us on the same (web)page.  Its success leads to me ask: “Could we have an approach that helps us look at our future?" I’ve sometimes thought about crafting a weekly 'Horizon Report' that would share what’s next for us.  

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May 3, 2022 The Prestige
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The Prestige
May 3, 2022
While eating a slice of coal-fired pizza at Arturo’s in Soho yesterday, and getting an occasional whiff of Houston Street garbage, I had to admit: I was at a loss for insight to share with my coworkers this week.  Each week, I send out a motivational message to my team that precedes a summary of what they accomplished. We call this report the Brick report. This would be my seventy-second Brick introduction: What else could I say--and would they miss it if there was not an introduction...
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April 19, 2022 Competing With Ourselves🪞
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Competing With Ourselves🪞
April 19, 2022
About two weeks ago in Charleston, SC, in spin class where I sounded like I was getting a hair transplant, I enjoyed being at once together with my friends in the class and yet competing with them.  When they peddled harder and stood up, I wanted to also.  Our competing didn't mean that there was one winner and everyone else lost. It wasn’t a zero-sum game.  In that spin class, we all won.  After that class, we all felt great.  Competition is an ...
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April 6, 2022 Jars Event at Eleven Madison Park
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Jars Event at Eleven Madison Park
April 6, 2022
A special thank you to Jars for showcasing its new products last night at Eleven Madison Park. Jars, a French company founded in 1857, invited interior designers and hospitality leaders to experience its new lines. Eleven Madison Park, one of New York’s premier restaurants and led by Chef Daniel Humm, uses Jars.  

Visit our friends at Jars: 
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March 22, 2022 Hospitality 🍽
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Hospitality 🍽
March 22, 2022
Jeff Lawson, CEO of Twilio, a software company valued at $28 billion, was recently interviewed in the Wall St. Journal. When he shared who his advisors are, I was surprised to see Danny Meyer, the restaurant kingpin who owns Shake Shack (another publicly-traded company).  Mr. Lawson read Mr. Meyer’s book “Setting the Table” and was impressed to learn about the difference between service and hospitality. Service is the delivery of the technical aspects of ...
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January 26, 2022 Raise the Bar!
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Raise the Bar!
January 26, 2022
Upgrade your Home Bar with Top-Shelf Serveware from Beatriz Ball!

With retail sales of alcohol for home consumption skyrocketing, and severe restrictions for pubs and restaurants due to the pandemic, many of us are enjoying upgrading our home bars.

Beatriz Ball’s selection of PEARL David trays are indispensable serving pieces with infinite possibilities for dramatic presentations. Great on the bar to hold bottles, glasses and garnishes.

Fun Fact: In 1838, Antoine Améd&...
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January 16, 2022 My Favorite Store: Robbed Twice
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My Favorite Store: Robbed Twice
January 16, 2022
I was disappointed to learn that one of my favorite men's shops had been robbed not just once--but twice. Rothmans, a legendary store on 18th St. and Park Avenue in New York City, is a fun destination grab a t-shirt or a tuxedo.  This shop's convivial spirit has been dashed by smash-and-grab robbers that use a flash mob approach.  The issue of more crime affecting retail is not limited to men's shops. New sources reported today that even trains in Los Angeles rail yards are being ...
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January 12, 2022 Rustic Bread Basket
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Rustic Bread Basket
January 12, 2022
Inspired and hand woven from sturdy natural vines, this country style retro chic bread basket makes an excellent serving dish to any kitchen table or event as it would at an upscale restaurant. Available in other shapes and sizes.


CALAISIO
natural elegance, extraordinary durability
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October 19, 2021 1,500 Customer Reviews
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1,500 Customer Reviews
October 19, 2021
Congratulations to The Ivy House in Dallas! The store has reached 1,500 customer reviews. 

This number of reviews, and the exceedingly positive comments, reflect what a lovely business it offers.

To Laura May, the owner, and her staff, we praise you.

How does Bridge's review software work? 
Our review software is included by default with Bridge Store for free. (Other e-commerce software often makes a store pay to add this feature.) Our software emails customers and ...
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September 5, 2021 Human Sell-cology
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Human Sell-cology
September 5, 2021
We work tirelessly to help our customers.  A good spot to see this is on our sale site’s pricing page, which lists 60+ features that clients receive—often for free. (Sometimes I think that we’re philanthropists. Twenty-five percent of retail clients pay nothing each month.) Each feature is one that we’ve labored over.  

But, ironically, our hard work may get overlooked and under-appreciated if key psychological insights are overlooked by me. In his book ...
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July 30, 2021 Press Release: Bridge Membership Surges 50%
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Press Release: Bridge Membership Surges 50%
July 30, 2021
For Immediate Release

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MEMBERSHIP SURGES 50% IN E-COMMERCE COMMUNITY
Online Shopping Boom Drives Retail Industry to Team Up On Bridge

NEW YORK, NY, July 30, 2021 – Bridge, an e-commerce community, reported a record increase in membership as the pandemic continued to rattle the retail landscape. In the last 12 months, 275 retail stores joined Bridge, bringing the total membership to more than 826 stores—a 50% increase. ...
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June 25, 2021 Dallas: Last Day
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Dallas: Last Day
June 25, 2021
Thanks to all those industry professionals that helped make Dallas so welcoming including Sonny Melder, Diana Duffy, Rich Ryan, Kerry Smith, Laura May, Andy Bjork, and Matt Hullfish. 

PS-This truck display is inspiring: imagine it with an iMac where those candles are and it painted Bridge green ;) View Post
June 23, 2021 Visiting Laura May at The Ivy House in Dallas
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Visiting Laura May at The Ivy House in Dallas
June 23, 2021
Enjoyed visiting Laura May at her lovely boutique The Ivy House in Dallas.  She is a spitfire filled with inspiration and enthusiasm.

She offers a shop chockablock with luxury goods from Ginori, Juliksa, Deshoulieres, Saint Louis Crystal, and hundred of other premium brands. 

It’s so pretty in the shop that I suggested she could rent it out in the evenings for wedding engagements, cocktail parties, etc. 

Thank you, Laura, for encouraging me and the Bridge team! 😀
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June 17, 2021 2x Faster
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2x Faster
June 17, 2021
I’m excited to share a new, free service for our stores. Bridge is offering a wholesale ordering service where you can place wholesale orders via your Bridge account. More than 100 brands are participating.

Martin Garding, owner of Lawren's in Huntsville, shared this about Bridge's new wholesale service:

Bridge Wholesale is by far the easiest way to order from our suppliers. It cuts down on mistakes that could occur ordering through other channels. I like that the images and item ...
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June 12, 2021 What is Laura Saying About Bridge Wholesale?
What is Laura Saying About Bridge Wholesale?
June 12, 2021
Brands and retailers have been using the new Bridge Wholesale service for six months. The service helps businesses reduce errors and save time. Retailers shared these comments below about the service:
 
Martin Garding (owner of Lawren's in Huntsville):
 
Bridge Wholesale is by far the easiest way to order. It cuts down on mistakes. Time is money. Bridge Wholesale saves you time.
 
 
Laura May (owner of The Ivy House in Dallas):
 
I absolutely love ...
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May 18, 2021 Mailing $400 to a Sales Rep
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Mailing $400 to a Sales Rep
May 18, 2021
Bridge Appreciates Sales Reps

I am sending the Ivystone sales rep Laura Zanone two $200 checks.  Bridge gives sales reps a finder's fee when they sign up a retailer for a Bridge Store.  The rep promotes Bridge Store because it helps the store sell more--which is good for the store and the rep.

Laura helped her stores save thousands of dollars and weeks of time. In total, she saved her stores over $6,000 and 10 weeks in labor. 
  • Laura helped Fletcher Yaerta, a jewelry
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April 23, 2021 New Laura Park Designs
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New Laura Park Designs
April 23, 2021
 
 
 
 
 
 
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January 22, 2021 Raise the Bar! ????
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Raise the Bar! ????
January 22, 2021
With retail sales of alcohol for home consumption skyrocketing, and severe restrictions for pubs and restaurants due to the pandemic, many of us are enjoying upgrading our home bars.

Beatriz Ball’s selection of PEARL David trays are indispensable serving pieces with infinite possibilities for dramatic presentations. Great on the bar to hold bottles, glasses and garnishes.

Fun Fact: In 1838, Antoine Amédée Peychaud experimented with a mixture of brandy and bitters served...
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