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May 29, 2024 THE POWER OF BRAND BUILDING by KAREN OLSON
THE POWER OF BRAND BUILDING by KAREN OLSON
May 29, 2024
Brand strategy is one of the most powerful initiatives an organization can undergo. It’s an opportunity to evolve a company’s mission and value proposition based on current and future customer needs with the result being a purpose-led, customer-centric road map to create enhanced value for customers. ANDMORE recently completed this process as we rebranded from International Market Centers (IMC) last year. ANDMORE is more than just a new name and logo, it’s a framework for how ...
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May 8, 2024 Grazing Board Artisan Tray
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Grazing Board Artisan Tray
May 8, 2024
Our specialty is weaving beautiful trays out of sturdy organic vines that are great as presents and home décor. This woven tray is ideal for a sophisticated host or hostess. It has a glass bottom that allows you to see the woven geometric pattern while presenting your food, which is an amazing way to showcase both elements in one exquisite serving presentation. This gorgeous serving tray would make a stunning centerpiece for any occasion with its earthy, natural hues inspired by the vines...
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April 17, 2024 The Prettiest Girl in the Meadow
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The Prettiest Girl in the Meadow
April 17, 2024
Clearly this gorgeous bunny has been eating her veggies because her gray coat is sparkling! Aware that her herbivore diet has made her the prettiest girl in the meadow, she has added to her allure by donning a beautiful floral garland. Usually, her observant eyes would be scanning for predators but, in this case, she is simply taking in all of the admiring glances. View Post
April 3, 2024 Software Review: Gift Reggie
21 ways Gift Reggie is making it difficult for gift givers, registrants, and merchants
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Software Review: Gift Reggie
21 ways Gift Reggie is making it difficult for gift givers, registrants, and merchants
April 3, 2024
Our registry service handles 80,000 gift and wedding registries. We often come across other registry software and can see how it's affecting  the merchant that is using it. 

While eating breakfast and browsing the web via my phone, I recently came across RFD, a merchant in Albany, NY, that uses Gift Reggie (an app that is added to a Shopify Store).

I observed 21 problems while reviewing the merchant's registry service.  I initially wrote the issues down on a paper tablecloth...
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March 27, 2024 RETAIL RELATIONSHIPS by MICHELLE HSIAO
RETAIL RELATIONSHIPS by MICHELLE HSIAO
March 27, 2024
Many years ago, as a new assistant at Lord & Taylor, the buyer cautioned me to not get too attached to people or merchandise. His wisdom was not cold-hearted, but a cautionary tale to keep emotional attachments in check. I was there to deliver strong financial results and if something wasn’t selling, I shouldn’t harp on it, but mark it down and move on. And, as far as work relationships were concerned, I should be a good coworker but not get attached to colleagues.

All these ...
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March 27, 2024 Tableware Today Interview - Jim Shreve, Tim DeVine, Mark Brashear, & Sally Burnside
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Tableware Today Interview - Jim Shreve, Tim DeVine, Mark Brashear, & Sally Burnside
March 27, 2024
Jim Shreve made Baccarat hip. Now, he and his longtime partner, Mark Brashear, along with Sally Burnside, the former Baccarat sales V.P., intend to do the same for DeVine Corp., the 32-year-old distributor of elite European brands. You're invited to the opening!
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Congrats to you all. This is very exciting. Tim, we’ve known each other since before you started DeVine Corp., 32 years ago. You’ve been looking for the right opportunity to retire.
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March 12, 2024 Iceberg Introductions
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Iceberg Introductions
March 12, 2024
Our Pearls, Byzantine, and Presto placemats are getting an exciting new color, Iceberg!

The Pearls and Byzantine designs showcase exquisite white embroidery that beautifully complements this fresh hue. Presto placemats are available in round and rectangle! View Post
March 7, 2024 BACCARAT X THIERRY DES OUCHES
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BACCARAT X THIERRY DES OUCHES
March 7, 2024
French photographer Thierry des Ouches unveils a new dimension of Baccarat through dreamlike imagery, where crystal is showcased amidst nature's embrace.

In the enchanting setting of the Scottish countryside, the Baccarat Eye vase captivates with its wavy design, conjuring perpetual movement through intricate cuts. Crafted to produce myriad shades and shapes, it offers endless possibilities for composition, blending timeless elegance with nature's beauty.

Baccarat, where craftsmanship ...
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February 2, 2024 What Would a Lavish Dinner Be Without Some Sweets?  
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What Would a Lavish Dinner Be Without Some Sweets?  
February 2, 2024
The most delicious way to showcase your sense of style is with this stylish 2-sectional appetizer and condiment tray with glass inserts. With any dinner and dessert ideas you have, Calaisio has a wide selection of woven serving trays and platters fashioned from exotic wild vines. Look through our selection of entertaining trays and platters.


CALAISIO
natural elegance, extraordinary durability



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January 2, 2024 What Would a Lavish Dinner Be Without Some Sweets?  
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What Would a Lavish Dinner Be Without Some Sweets?  
January 2, 2024
The most delicious way to showcase your sense of style is with this stylish 2-sectional appetizer and condiment tray with glass inserts. With any dinner and dessert ideas you have, Calaisio has a wide selection of woven serving trays and platters fashioned from exotic wild vines. Look through our selection of entertaining trays and platters.


CALAISIO
natural elegance, extraordinary durability

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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 14, 2023 Calaisio Holiday Dining & Entertaining: Holiday Cheers with Wine Bottle Coasters!
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Calaisio Holiday Dining & Entertaining: Holiday Cheers with Wine Bottle Coasters!
December 14, 2023
This woven wine bottle coaster is the ideal centerpiece for any celebration, whether you're entertaining a group of friends or just want to add some festive cheer to your house. It adds an authentic touch to your favorite bottles of reds, whites, and rosés. Made from pure, 100% organic vines, it showcases a natural rustic realness, giving woodsy visualization. Let's toast to the festive season!





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December 7, 2023 THE BLUES OF THE GRAYS
THE BLUES OF THE GRAYS
December 7, 2023
I have a friend who recently took a job with a respected women’s clothing retailer after 13 years of retirement. My friend, Leslie, a former school teacher, wanted to be of use and knew that retail was a great opportunity for seniors. She was all bright-eyed and bushy-tailed her first week. She loved that the manager asked her to try on clothes she liked and then suggested outfits that would look good on her. Leslie even purchased a few of those suggestions, couture she never would have ...
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December 1, 2023 Christmas Party Dining Table
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Christmas Party Dining Table
December 1, 2023
One of the nicest things about Christmas is decorating. Conventional colors and patterns don't have to be old fashioned. Update the style with this beautifully woven placemat that showcases the combination of rustic and copper tones, made from nature vines and embellished with white wood beads. For your centerpiece, you can even combine native plants with conventional greenery and add contemporary soft golds for a pop of bling. Set of 4.


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natural elegance, extraordinary durability
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October 11, 2023 Elevate Your Hosting Game
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Elevate Your Hosting Game
October 11, 2023
Make a "towering" presentation at your next Fall gathering and embrace the art of entertaining. Whether you're hosting a cozy dinner with friends or a harvest-themed soirée, using pedestals can elevate your fall entertaining to a new level of sophistication. These versatile platforms are not only practical but also add a touch of elegance to your autumn gatherings.
  • Displaying Seasonal Centerpieces: Showcase autumn-themed arrangement of pumpkins, gourds, and
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October 4, 2023 New Feature: More Easily Add Gifts to a Registry
How to view popular gifts to add them to a registry.
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New Feature: More Easily Add Gifts to a Registry
How to view popular gifts to add them to a registry.
October 4, 2023
Your Shop Local Store has a new feature: We've made it easier for gift registrants to view and add gifts to their wedding registry. There is now a new "Add Gifts" page that showcases popular gifts that a registrant may wish to add to their registry.

The Add Gifts page is tailored to the registry type. For example, the Add Gifts page for a wedding registry displays the following content:
  • Popular Wedding Gifts
  • Popular Dining & Entertaining Brands
  • Popular Dining &
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September 28, 2023 New Feature: Sell to Interior Designers
How to set interior designer pricing for your brands.
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New Feature: Sell to Interior Designers
How to set interior designer pricing for your brands.
September 28, 2023
FOR BRANDS AND DISTRIBUTORS

Your Shop Local Store has a new feature: Interior designers can now view interior designer pricing for your brands and make purchases. If an interior designer is approved by your business, they can log in to your account and buy items at the wholesale designer price set by your business.

In the example shown, we see an interior designer logged in to BIA Cordon Bleu's account. The interior designer can place wholesale orders at the designer pricing set by ...
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September 27, 2023 Tableware Today: Babcock Gifts Shares Inspiration
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Tableware Today: Babcock Gifts Shares Inspiration
September 27, 2023
Marion Samuel, who manages Babcock Gifts, a Tennessee-based gift shop, pens Tableware Today’s Last Word column in this month’s issue. She shares how they have grown over the last 50 years and run their store.

I was pleased to see her tout the store’s Bridge software. Babcock Gifts, which has been a client for 10 years, uses Bridge’s Shop Local gift registry service and Brand Syncing service. Using our service, they showcase 400+ couples’ gift registries online ...
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September 26, 2023 WE WILL SURVIVE by MARION SAMUEL
WE WILL SURVIVE by MARION SAMUEL
September 26, 2023
Babcock Gifts celebrates its 50th birthday in 2024. The bridal registry and gift shop opened in 1972 as a partnership that included interior design. In 1974, with the exit of one partner, the store focused on antiques, gifts, and bridal registry. Over the next 42 years, there would be growth into two stores before downsizing to one. In 2016, ownership changed and the store moved one block down, where it continues to be a destination for bridal registry and gift-giving. With the constant doom and...
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September 21, 2023 ALCHEMIST OF JOY
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ALCHEMIST OF JOY
September 21, 2023
Discover the men and women behind Baccarat’s enchanting creations.

« I joined Baccarat by coincidence, or rather by chance. For me, the company is a family affair: my grandfather and my father worked here, and like them, I share this love of our craft and of work well done. From a plan defined by the design office, I assemble all the components of the chandeliers, which arrive in already chiseled and pre-drilled pieces – pendants, octagons, and crystal prisms. Because my ...
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