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November 1, 2024 Nature's Spectacle
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Nature's Spectacle
November 1, 2024
I went to the mountains and what did I see, but a black bear admiring the same scenery. View Post
September 6, 2024 Time to Talk About...Time?
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Time to Talk About...Time?
September 6, 2024
Time. It's a concept that permeates every aspect of our lives, either consciously or not. From the small moments of our daily routines to the grandest, long-term plans, time shapes every facet of our lives.

“Yesterday is gone…”
It's weighed heavily on me recently, consuming my brain space in a desire to understand it in its entirety. To share, here is a short (but not at all complete) example of the train of thought from a night this week surrounding the idea of "time...
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May 30, 2024 Camping Life
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Camping Life
May 30, 2024
Camping season is here! View Post
May 29, 2024 A Bicentennial Bounty
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A Bicentennial Bounty
May 29, 2024
A BICENTENNIAL BIRTHDAY REPRESENTS REMARKABLE LONGEVITY AND VISTA ALEGRE IS TAKING FULL ADVANTAGE of it with dozens of new pieces created specifically to commemorate the 200 anos occasion. “It’s a very important milestone and a time of reflection to see how far we’ve come and where we want to go,” says Daniel Silva, who helped bring the brand new luster here since he started the American subsidiary in 2012. Nuno Barra, Vista Alegre product development director and board ...
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April 8, 2024 Success Story: FairyTales Saves $2,740 and 4 Weeks in Labor with Shop Local
How an invitation from Syncing brand Mackenzie-Childs helped this retailer set up an online store in only one day   
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Success Story: FairyTales Saves $2,740 and 4 Weeks in Labor with Shop Local
How an invitation from Syncing brand Mackenzie-Childs helped this retailer set up an online store in only one day   
April 8, 2024
We are pleased to announce that FairyTales in Lombard, Illinois, has joined Shop Local to grow their online business. FairyTales is a family-owned store that offers home décor, unique gifts, collectibles, apparel, and more.

FairyTales saved $2,740 and 4 weeks in labor on website product maintenance through the Shop Local platform. They have chosen Shop Local to expand their online store assortment and offer a gift registry program.

FairyTales, Inc. is celebrating 30 years of ...
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February 1, 2024 New Valentines Chocolates At Glassworks!
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New Valentines Chocolates At Glassworks!
February 1, 2024
Glassworks has gift ideas for Valentines Day! This week we are highlighting our selection of Valentines chocolates.
First we have Tabarra Chocolates' Sweet Bear, a milk chocolate bear holding a lollipop made of raspberry white chocolate.
Next is Tabarra's 9-Piece Valentine's Day Assortment, an assortment of 9 chocolate bonbons featuring the following flavors: pistachio, strawberry, raspberry, and hazelnut (rumour has it that we will also be gettng a 16-piece soon).
Then there is Tabarra's ...
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January 29, 2024 AN ANNUS POSSIBILIS
AN ANNUS POSSIBILIS
January 29, 2024
As the new year is underway, there’s reason to be bullish (or, at least, not bearish) about what 2024 may have in store. Holiday retail sales increased 3.1% despite lingering inflation, thanks to robust job growth and strong wage gains, which came as a big relief for retailers. Price-conscious consumers are still spending, suggesting the economy is strong. “What we’re seeing this holiday season is very consistent with how we’re thinking about the economy, which is that it...
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December 17, 2023 The new threat: Chinese apps backed with Chinese factories
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The new threat: Chinese apps backed with Chinese factories
December 17, 2023
The Atlantic shares how Chinese factories have found a new way around U.S. retailers and into our homes: Chinese apps. SHEIN and other Chinese apps are bypassing Amazon to be a new leader in Chinese goods.  In addition to Amazon, Target, Walmart, and indie shops now have a new group of digital competitors embedded in customers’ pockets. 

Except from The Atlantic article: 

MATERIAL WORLD
IS THIS HOW AMAZON ENDS?
An open embrace of cheap foreign products has helped ...
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December 7, 2023 MacKenzie-Childs Santa Figures At Glassworks!
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MacKenzie-Childs Santa Figures At Glassworks!
December 7, 2023
The man with many names. Whether you refer to him as Santa Claus or Father Christmas, the man with the big white beard is a staple for the season.
Delight in the details of MacKenzie-Childs handmade and hand-painted Santas, dressed head to toe in tartan, velvet, faux fur, and velveteen with Courtly Check accents. Stop in at the Shadyside store to see them in-person.

Click here to shop for MacKenzie-Childs Holiday on this website.

 
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December 1, 2023 The Man with Many Names
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The Man with Many Names
December 1, 2023
Whether you refer to him as Santa Claus or Father Christmas, the man with the big white beard is a staple for the season. Shop our handmade and hand-painted collectible Santas.🎅 View Post
November 2, 2023 Master Your Mix
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Master Your Mix
November 2, 2023
Our collections are designed to be mixed and matched, creating endless opportunities to express your personal style.

Start with a timeless foundation, then add eclectic layers to master your own mix! View Post
October 21, 2023 Bearefoot Dreams Sale
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Bearefoot Dreams Sale
October 21, 2023
Come and Visit the store and to see our full selection! View Post
October 11, 2023 Bohemian Vine
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Bohemian Vine
October 11, 2023
Bohemian Vine is a stunning collection that celebrates the beauty of fall. Layer the pieces to create a maximalist look for all season long! 🍂 View Post
October 11, 2023 Loyalty Programs
How restaurants, hotels, and tableware brands are using loyalty programs--and what indie stores can learn from this.
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Loyalty Programs
How restaurants, hotels, and tableware brands are using loyalty programs--and what indie stores can learn from this.
October 11, 2023
Perk-y
I recently read about a new loyalty program and wondered what we could learn from it. The founder of Eater and Resy, Ben Leventhal, has started Blackbird, a loyalty program service designed for indie restaurants, reports The New York Times (Read the article). Using the Blackbird app, a diner receives a perk for eating at a restaurant. The retailer sets tiers for which the user qualifies for the perk. For example, a restaurant, Nat’s on Bank in New York City, gives tier 1 customers ...
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October 4, 2023 Majestic Symbols
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Majestic Symbols
October 4, 2023
While this mother & baby are a North American subspecies of the brown bear, they are more commonly known as grizzly bears. As to the origin of their name, the bears can thank none other than Lewis & Clark whose journals mention a "grisley bear" no doubt referring to these majestic symbols of the wild whose grizzled appearance is caused by the long guard hairs on their backs and shoulders frequently having white tips. The fur of these bears is often dark brown but can vary from ...
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September 6, 2023 Shop Local Helps Indie Stores Rank on Page 1 of Google in 64% of States
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Shop Local Helps Indie Stores Rank on Page 1 of Google in 64% of States
September 6, 2023
NEW YORK, NY, Sept. 06, 2023 – Shop Local, an e-commerce platform, reported that it's helping indie stores rank on page one of Google in 64% of states for wedding gift purchases. The findings are based on a recent study that Shop Local conducted regarding wedding registry purchasing. 

Study Findings:
  • For 32 state searches, Shop Local Stores appeared on page one of Google. This represents 64% of all states.  When just calculating the states in which Shop Local has
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July 25, 2023 Display Your Summer Produce
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Display Your Summer Produce
July 25, 2023
There's nothing quite alluring as the vibrant colors and enticing aromas of fresh fruits and vegetables that are displayed beautifully in vessels that feel like an expression of your identity - don't you agree?

How do you use our various collections for displaying summer produce? ✨ View Post
June 6, 2023 Iberian-Inspired Beauty
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Iberian-Inspired Beauty
June 6, 2023
Bohemian Vine, a collection that draws inspiration from the vibrant colors and intricate patterns of the Iberian coast, is designed to bring the beauty of the Mediterranean coast to your home this summer.

Start exploring it today! 🍋🍃 View Post
May 10, 2023 A Coast-Inspired Collaboration
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A Coast-Inspired Collaboration
May 10, 2023
Veronica Swanson Beard's Nantucket home is the ultimate summer cottage. We were thrilled to provide pieces from our collections plus our collaborative collection, Bohemian Vine, to help bring these coastal vibes to life. Get the full article in the latest issue of Veranda Magazine, out now! 🌊 View Post
April 18, 2023 Veronica Beard & Juliska
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Veronica Beard & Juliska
April 18, 2023
Our collaboration with Veronica Beard includes the Jardins Du Monde Planter, which makes for a lovely centerpiece featuring seasonal blooms or dotted throughout your spaces with staple greenery! The planter features drainage so whatever flights of flora fancy you desire can thrive beautifully in your home. ✨ View Post

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