The health of our communities and even ourselves may depend on whether indie stores like Powell's succeeds.
Powell's Books, one of the nation's largest and best-known book retailers, has stopped selling on Amazon after 20+ years, shares RetailDive. The store cited how bad Amazon is long-term for itself and communities. The store realized it was sharpening its executioner’s sword, as Scott Galloway has said ruefully.
I found this quote from the owner insightful:...
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The Shadyside Chamber of Commerce hosts it's first event of the summer, the Shadyside Summer Sampler, on Walnut St., Ellsworth Ave., South Highland Ave., and the side streets. Over 40 businesses will participate in the affair, open during normal business hours from Wednesday, August 12th to Sunday, August 16th.
The Sampler is a combination of a Sidewalk Sale with special promotions, outdoor activities that include yoga classes, live jazz, & outdoor games, and food and drinks offered by ...
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Sadly, we learned of this hack LAST week when it actually happened in...wait for it...April 2019–almost a year ago.
I predict that hacking is going to happen to more and more brands and stores in our industry. I think these victims will either turn over most online operations to a third party—or close due to costs. I know of a jewelry ...
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August 15, 2019
August 15, 2019
Perfect colors for a summer table-setting!
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July 13, 2019
July 13, 2019
Thank you for attending our July gift registry seminar. A special thanks to Kathy Pitts and Diana Duffy at Skyros for hosting us. Nice to see you: Susan, Hal, Tish, Bob, Laura, Melinda, and many more :)
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May 2, 2019
May 2, 2019
How does Amazon keep shipping prices low? Just place the packages on the street. This spot is traditionally filled with garbage from the pizza restaurant. Today’s it’s Amazon’s unofficial shipping and receiving warehouse.
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April 22, 2019
April 22, 2019
Aura by Raynaud is inspired by Eighteenth Century’s scalloped porcelain with a modern twist!
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April 1, 2019
April 1, 2019
Our new "ATMOSFERA" collection was created based on everything we have always made the mankind dream: the atmosphere, the space the solar system and its planets. This product is suitable for different occasions such as: -Home decoration -Perfect gift item -Beautiful bread baskets and serving pieces -Decoration of your hotel / restaurant -A nice touch in hotel rooms With 3 colors available (Materic Gold, Vulcan Grey, Materic Bronze) , Atmosfera will be what you have always desired.
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March 12, 2019
March 12, 2019
How does the retail industry compare to the restaurant industry? Both may be selling fewer high margin items, and giving up more of the profit to third-party platforms. While a restaurant pays a commission to DoorDash, retailers selling on Amazon may pay it 30%. And when a store sells on Amazon it doesn’t get the customer’s email or contact information. It’s like a restaurant being turned into a back-end catering kitchen that never sees the eating guest. That’s not a recipe for success.
Our new Laura Park pillows have our customers stopping in their tracks. Stop by the shop or the Corner Studio to see her collection of designs and colorways.
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February 3, 2019
February 3, 2019
Are you paying credit card fees each month? If so, you may be interested in what store owner Laura May did.
Laura May, who owns the Ivy House in Texas, was paying thousands of dollars in fees to accept credit cards in her store each month. She thought she may be paying too much in fees. She asked Bridge to review her credit card statements. Bridge reviewed the statements and found problems preventing her from getting the fair, lower rates. In the end, Bridge saved her more than $7,000 per year ...
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January 31, 2019
January 31, 2019
Want to win one $100 gift card to ELY's Restaurant & Bar ? All you have to do is purchase our Ely's seasoning at the store and enter this giveaway at checkout! *winner will be chosen on 2/11.
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December 26, 2018
December 26, 2018
Instructors
Sieglinde D’Elia was born in Landshut, Germany, and emigrated to the United States in the 50s. Here, she met her husband François, a Frenchman of Italian family, at an English evening class. She moved to Italy in the 70s and lived there for 17 years, and eventually moved back to the U.S. in the late 80s. Her cuisine is versatile and completely intuitive, and abounds in Italian recipes for her savory dishes, and German ones for her desserts. She has a home-based baking business, and her...
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December 16, 2018
December 16, 2018
Thanks Gene, thanks for the compliments. We all enjoy eating at your place, great food.
Marcello's Restaurant and Wine Bar Baton Rouge: "Marcello’s Baton Rouge will be closed tonight, Monday Dec 10 for a private function. Doesn’t the patio look lovely, though? Flowers by Rickey Heroman's Florist and Gifts"
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November 14, 2018
November 14, 2018
So glad to see Roman restaurants celebrating their own! Beautiful customized porcelain made in Firenze by Manifattura Richard Ginori.
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October 13, 2018
October 13, 2018
Today is a happy day because it is Laura Hobbs and Doran Bouchard big day! So excited for them and if you are still in need of a gift please visit our website royalgifts.bridgecatalog.com or simply give us a call us 590-2795. We will get your gift wrapped and delivered for you
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September 4, 2018
September 4, 2018
I am so convinced the NY Times is schizophrenic. On Saturday a special 8-page editorial section highlights the plague of empty storefronts in New York City. On Sunday, a paid insert states: The Death of Retail is Overrated. This is for the new outpost of RH, formerly Restoration Hardware now re-branded. So I guess to get people to buy furniture you need a rooftop park and restaurant, a barista bar & wine terrace, art gallery and atelier on 6 floors. Okay, whatever it takes I suppose.
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August 13, 2018
August 13, 2018
We are so pleased to welcome Laura Riddle to The Boutique registry! She and Phillip will be married in September!