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October 13, 2021 Natural Vines Makes a Fantastic Eco-Chic Decoration
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Natural Vines Makes a Fantastic Eco-Chic Decoration
October 13, 2021
There is so much to love in this natural placemat hand sewn with black wood beads. Made with 100% natural vines and woven tightly by skilled artisans, its detailed construction elevates any table setting. Beaded Placemats available in other colors, set of 4.


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natural elegance, extraordinary durability
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June 10, 2021 Comparison: Bridge Software in 2019 vs 2021
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Comparison: Bridge Software in 2019 vs 2021
June 10, 2021
We launched a new version of Bridge Store in April of 2019. Since that release, we've added hundreds of new features.  An easy way to see the evolution of Bridge from 1.0 to 2.0 and beyond is via a side-by-side comparison. 

Shown here is the Bridge Store for Shulan's:
  • General public shopper viewing the Bulova home page.
  • General public shopper viewing the Bulova Precisionist Collection home page.
  • General public shopper viewing the Bulova Precisionist Black and Rose
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May 15, 2021 The Value of Digital Services 💻
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The Value of Digital Services 💻
May 15, 2021
While we’re hiring, some of our customers are still struggling within the retail environment. One client, Cathy Hulgan Designs, is closing because the new landlord wanted to double the rent and asked for a long-term lease. Cathy was a big proponent of ours. I am saddened by her store's closing. I’ll miss her.

I’ll note that her situation did bring to mind the merit of offering digital services and Bridge’s business model. Unlike a rental retail space in a strip mall, ...
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April 29, 2021 New Baobab Candles At Glassworks!
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New Baobab Candles At Glassworks!
April 29, 2021
All of Baobab's candles are hand-poured in Belgium into glass that was hand-blown by master craftsmen in Poland, making each one completely unique.
Click here to shop for Baobab on this website.
These magnificent objects of decoration are inspired by faraway places and wild nature, with the brand’s iconic perfumes.  In a transparent hand-blown glass with black details, the pictured Black Pearls scented candle is as precious as the black pearls from which it draws its name. The Black...
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February 25, 2021 Michael Aram Special Edition Backgammon Set At Glassworks!
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Michael Aram Special Edition Backgammon Set At Glassworks!
February 25, 2021
Game on for family entertaining! Enjoy a little friendly competition with Backgammon, a game of strategy, skill, and luck, that is a classic pastime. The Michael Aram Special Edition Backgammon Set will be a treasured piece of your game collection. Made of wood, black nickelplate, nickelplate, and suede, this board game will last generations. (Also available in a Luxury Marble version).
Stop in at Glassworks in Shadyside to check out this quality-made set.

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February 18, 2021 Michael Aram Anemone Collection At Glassworks!
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Michael Aram Anemone Collection At Glassworks!
February 18, 2021
Made of Hand Textured Stainless Steel, Black Nickelplate, Natural & Oxidized Brass, and White Enamel, this hardy collection is inspired by Anemone flowers, which in some cultures are said to bring good luck and offer protection. The flowers are associated with purity and peace.
Stop in at Glassworks in Shadyside to see our selection.

Click here to shop for Michael Aram Anemone on this website.

We are following state guidelines by sanitizing, social distancing, and wearing masks, so ...
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December 13, 2020 RetailDive Shares News About Indie Stores But Misses Important Details
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RetailDive Shares News About Indie Stores But Misses Important Details
December 13, 2020
In last week's RetailDive, Kaarin Vembar penned an article about small businesses and their pains during the pandemic. Ms. Vembar and RetailDive promote the groundswell to e-commerce but sadly shortcut its existence in their very article.

She interviews the owner of Adorned Abode in Tacoma but doesn't add a link to the store's website--which would've boosted the store's Google ranking and increased clicks from readers, and she doesn't give much attention to the store's website offerings. ...
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November 30, 2020 Wall Street Journal: In-Store traffic drops by 50%
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Wall Street Journal: In-Store traffic drops by 50%
November 30, 2020
Black Friday foot traffic was half what it was last year, reports the WSJ. Meanwhile, online shopping was up 22%. 

Read the full article:
https://www.wsj.com/articles/black-friday-was-a-bust-for-many-stores-better-for-online-11606676355 View Post
November 25, 2020 Black Friday & Small Business Saturday At Cheeks!
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Black Friday & Small Business Saturday At Cheeks!
November 25, 2020
Thanksgiving weekend at Cheeks! In Squirrel Hill: 30% off Fall/Holiday and 70% off clearance of Joseph Ribkoff apparel, with special savings in a Spring Collection Preview. Both stores: 20% off everything else in stock. Also offering specials at Glassworks. Happy Thanksgiving!

Click here to see store info on our Cheeks Website.

We are following state guidelines by sanitizing, social distancing, and wearing masks, so you must also. For a private shopping appointment, please email us or call...
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November 23, 2020 7 Steps to Prepare for Black Friday / Cyber Monday
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7 Steps to Prepare for Black Friday / Cyber Monday
November 23, 2020
It's just 3 days till Black Friday.  And on Monday, we have Cyber Monday. Online sales will reach $189 billion this holiday season--a 33% increase over last year. Is your website ready?  

I've created these 7 steps to help you get ready:

1. Place products on sale
  • Be prepared to cut prices more than normal. 
  • Clearly list end dates for sales to create urgency.
Tip: Here is how to place items on sale:
https://support.bridgecatalog.com/kb/a186/place-an-item-on-sale....
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November 3, 2020 13 Reasons Why 600 Indie Stores Beat Saks Fifth Avenue
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13 Reasons Why 600 Indie Stores Beat Saks Fifth Avenue
November 3, 2020
Saks Fifth Avenue just launched a new website. Since more than 600 stores rely on Bridge Store to power their websites, I decided to compare the new site, which likely cost millions of dollars, to an indie retailer's Bridge Store software. An indie store pays pennies compared to Saks' millions, so the Saks site must be a million times better, right?

After a careful review, I'm happy to share that our indie stores have the better website. And, it sort of 'saks' for Saks that it spent millions ...
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October 15, 2020 MacKenzie-Childs Pumpkins At Glassworks!
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MacKenzie-Childs Pumpkins At Glassworks!
October 15, 2020
MacKenzie-Childs latest pumpkins celebrate all the colors of Fall. These gorgeous gourds are hand-painted in signature black and white and autumnal colors. A twisted golden stem adds a touch of glitz. Stop at Glassworks in Shadyside to see the selection, including some not pictured.

Click here to shop for Pumpkins on this website.
(Our Shadyside store has other options, too)

We are following state guidelines by sanitizing, social distancing, and wearing masks, so you must also. For a ...
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September 11, 2020 "Will you be home for Christmas this year?"
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"Will you be home for Christmas this year?"
September 11, 2020
That is the question my family posed to me last night during our more-frequent FaceTime conversations. 

With the passing Labor Day weekend, students entering their in-person or online school year, and the ending of a strange summer season during a global pandemic, people are looking forward to a time that can bring spirit and happiness to the darkness: the holidays. 

But how holly and jolly will this holiday season be in terms of shopping? After all, the holidays are notorious ...
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August 28, 2020 Wishing You a Beau Tie Day
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Wishing You a Beau Tie Day
August 28, 2020
Dare to be different. Always stand out with Calaisio`s woven beaded placemats.

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natural elegance, extraordinary durability



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August 17, 2020 MyRegistry.com Review
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MyRegistry.com Review
August 17, 2020
Part of my job is to review registry software. I ensure that it works well for retailers, registrants, and gift-givers (family and friends). I also assess whether it offers good value (price vs results).

A retailer recently shared with me that it uses the service MyRegistry.com.  I reviewed the retailer's site and how a customer would make a registry purchase via MyRegistry.com.  For privacy purposes, I changed the name of the store in the screenshots shown.

Accessing the ...
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July 19, 2020 Herend Princess Victoria Black Dinner and Chinese Bouquet Black Dessert Plates
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Herend Princess Victoria Black Dinner and Chinese Bouquet Black Dessert Plates
July 19, 2020
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July 2, 2020 Vacation or Stay-cation these items are sure to be your favorites for the holiday weekend and beyond.
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Vacation or Stay-cation these items are sure to be your favorites for the holiday weekend and beyond.
July 2, 2020
The Neely & Chloe Large Pebble Tote is the perfect bag for everyday around town (with your mask on of course). It works great as a work bag or chic diaper bag- you choose. We have it paired with our Kinross Tie Dye Print Scarf. Try it as a fashionable face cover in a pinch. We also love the Annie Gold Necklace by Hazen & Co. Paired with a little black dress and you are out the door. 

Caroline loves these Round 2" Hoops.  They are 14kt gold-filled textured hoops with a ...
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March 21, 2020
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March 21, 2020
Capucine De Wulf's Scarab Hoop Earrings and Ring   *****Free Shipping in Continental United States***** View Post
March 21, 2020
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March 21, 2020
Capucine De Wulf's Scarab Ring with Black Agate and Blue Labradorite, Size 7    *****Free Shipping in Continental United States***** View Post
January 21, 2020 Seminars Offer Strategies for Independent Stores
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Seminars Offer Strategies for Independent Stores
January 21, 2020
Atlanta Seminar Offers Selling Strategies for Independent Stores
Casafina and Vietri will host Bridge’s Jason Solarek in their respective showrooms
Allison Zisko // Editor in Chief
January 15, 2020

Jason Solarek, Bridge CEO, and Matt Hullfish, Casafina’s national sales manager, at a seminar last year.

ATLANTA—Tabletop brands Casafina and Vietri are collaborating with e-commerce platform provider Bridge on two training sessions at the International Gift & Home ...
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