Today’s WSJ shares how IKEA underfunded its website and this led to frustrated and furious customers who can’t track orders or do many expected actions on its site.
Meanwhile, Best Buy’s massive web investments paid off: it retained 90% of its revenue through the pandemic.
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June 7, 2020
June 7, 2020
Hello!
Our current store hours are
Tuesday through Saturday
10 am to 4 pm
To ensure your safety and the safety of our staff, you will be asked to sanitize your hands at our sanitation station when you arrive. A face mask covering your nose and mouth is also required while shopping. We are continuing to offer parking lot pickup if that works best for you.
We look forward to seeing you soon!
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May 15, 2020
May 15, 2020
With its uncomplicated and straightforward design, there's no questioning why the SOHO organic bowl is such a best seller! ?
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Do businesses like Amazon that short-change our community affect our ability to respond to a crisis?
In this pandemic, Bridge thanks first responders and the many people that help our communities work together. When I think of communities during Covid-19, Amazon comes to mind. I do think there is value in looking back at the last 24 months leading up to today and asking: did Amazon slow down our community's ability to respond?
Amazon historically pays less in corporate taxes than other ...
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April 13, 2020
April 13, 2020
We love a versatile piece, and nothing is more versatile than our best selling VENTO ice bucket!
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Retailers have asked us about selling via Facebook. For starters, you can easily share your products from Bridge to your Facebook account. Your Bridge account is the ideal resource to pick from thousands of products and share them via social media.
Facebook does offer options to let visitors buy within Facebook, and this route often 'Facebook Marketplace.' Please note this warning about selling via Facebook Marketplace: you will not get paid until 15 - 20 days after you ship the ...
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April 2, 2020
April 2, 2020
How is everyone doing?!? We are doing everything we CAN to stay in touch with y'all!
Do you follow us on FACEBOOK? What about INSTAGRAM? We encourage you to click on our links and give us a follow ... we're posting images of product, decorating ideas, videos of product areas and more on a daily basis ... even if you just want to look/watch for entertainment purposes!!! (yes, we know we're not the best at video, but we're trying!!!)
Pieces of Eight has had to adjust it hours and practices due to the current crisis. We are still, however, committed to serving our customers in the best way possible. Please contact us at [email protected] if you need to set up a pick up. We are MORE than happy to meet you for pick up or do whatever we can to make things work for you. We are on site for several hours every day so call us (337-232-8827) and let us know what we can do to help.
Thank you for ...
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Pay customers to shop with you: that's what it will take to stay afloat.
We can learn a lot from this Best Buy email:
1. Promote free shipping with a very low threshold. Best Buy requires just a $35 order. What do your competitors offer?
2. Give away money to shop with you. Best Buy is offering me $5 knowing that I'll likely spend $50.
3. Show smiling faces in your advertising and emails. Show real workers--do not use stock photos.
4. Set a deadline by when customers can ...
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March 16, 2020
March 16, 2020
To our dear friends of Parkleigh,
Yes, it is actually happening. Parkleigh is making the very difficult decision to temporarily close our doors in response to the COVID-19 outbreak.
We know this is the most responsible decision we can make for you, our beloved customers, and also for our beloved staff.
For the time being, we will remain just a phone call away, and we will have a minimal staff on hand to take a phone order, or if you are simply seeking a friendly chat. Our website will remain ...
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February 29, 2020
February 29, 2020
Think that your business should be making big bucks selling online? Wrong. Most businesses lose money online and have unprofitable online operations. Walmart’s online operations and Wayfair both lose money, and thousands of other businesses do, too.
There is a popular myth that online sellers are casino-like winners with the winning slot machine bells sounding with each order—generating buckets of quarters (profit) for the business. Casinos often produce losers, and most ...
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Also please note how easy it is to REGISTER AT THE BEST --- IN-STORE (whenever you want) --- to BROWSE AROUND, PEEK and PICK what is JUST RIGHT FOR YOU !!! ... or ONLINE on this beautiful website !!!
Cozina has been one of our best sellers this year. Our custom white, softly sponged glaze gives Cozina a casual but elegant look. Easily mixed and matched with other patterns. Bakers, serving pieces and dinnerware make Cozina an all-around collection. Durable stoneware that is dishwasher and microwave safe. Made in Portugal.
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I visited the New York’s Post website--to get my fill of New York gossip--and I was shown a massive advertisement from a leading tabletop brand. (I have covered the brand's logo with yellow rectangles for the privacy of the brand.) Before visiting the Post's site, I had visited this brand's website. The ads appear because the brand has hired some advertising platform to track me around the web, show me ads, and direct me back to its DTC (direct to consumer) site.
✨BRACELETS✨ Hurry in for the BEST Selection! Just a few from our New Arrivals?
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January 23, 2020
January 23, 2020
New Colors Of Fleur't Iconic Boyshorts At Cheeks!
One of our bestsellers, the Fleur't Iconic Boyshort was designed with feminine curves in mind. Made out of super-soft, sustainable MicroModal® (a specialized type of rayon that is prized for its incredible softness and resistance to shrinkage) and edged with 1” delicate stretch lace. Cut higher in the leg and back for a flattering, smooth, no visible lines fit.
Stop by either Cheeks location and pick out your favorite colors!
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December 10, 2019
December 10, 2019
What is the next cutting-edge 'platform'? It may be the U.S. highway system. :)
Best Buy is partnering with CVS, and this is indicative of a growing list of businesses that used to be siloed but are now teaming up. The analog world is becoming a platform of businesses sharing resources.
Bridge is an e-commerce platform used by retail businesses to share products, news, and resources. Every day our members benefit from collaborating.
Indie retailers are being hunted online by Amazon, Zola, and brands using their direct to consumer sites. They are triangulating around their prey. These entries are picking off their online customers and thereby their ‘supply chains‘ that keep them afloat online. Without online sales, the indie stores are starved of the one area in which the retail industry is growing.
Amazon and brands target general public orders. Due to the lower prices, brand name, and marketing, they'll get those ...
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November 25, 2019
November 25, 2019
Which company has the best management? Sadly, it’s the one that cares the least for communities. Amazon lead the Drucker Institute management contest but scored the worst of any business in the top 50 in terms of social responsibility.
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