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July 10, 2023 70% of Brands Offer Free Shipping
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70% of Brands Offer Free Shipping
July 10, 2023
Shop Local analyzed the websites for the top-40 selling brands in the tabletop and giftware industry. We assessed what promotions and discounts, such free shipping, brands offer. Shop Local did this because a product's price, which is impacted by discounts, is often the leading factor when shopping online. 70% of the brands surveyed by Shop Local offer free shipping.

Brand Study Findings: 
  • Of the 40 brands, 28 (70%) offer free shipping. 
  • For brands that offer free
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July 7, 2023 Summer Vibes
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Summer Vibes
July 7, 2023
Don't wait for the perfect moment; embrace the cheerful vibes of summer with vibrant colors that boost your mood.🌷 Start your collection today! View Post
July 1, 2023 Happy 4th of July 💙
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Happy 4th of July 💙
July 1, 2023
Wishing you a Happy and Safe 4th of July! 🎆 View Post
June 23, 2023 A Timeless Classic
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A Timeless Classic
June 23, 2023
Bring color and whimsy to your table with a floral arrangement that pairs perfectly with our timeless enamel Tea Kettle.🖤 View Post
June 16, 2023 Celebrate Milestones with Courtly Check
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Celebrate Milestones with Courtly Check
June 16, 2023
Celebrate life’s major milestones by adding a future heirloom to the collection.​🖤

Shop Courtly Check. ✨ View Post
June 12, 2023 Introducing the Sterling Check Ceramics Collection!
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Introducing the Sterling Check Ceramics Collection!
June 12, 2023
As we celebrate the 40th anniversary of our handmade heritage, we look to the future while having one foot in the past. We’re constantly evolving. This month, Sterling Check makes its ceramics debut. Our newest pattern on the ceramic pieces that started it all! View Post
June 9, 2023 The Perfect Foundation 🏁
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The Perfect Foundation 🏁
June 9, 2023
We've always been enamored with the checkerboard pattern. After all, it's a pattern that can be used in many different ways. For us, it's our neutral, the foundation for so much more.👏 View Post
June 2, 2023 Backyard Entertaining Season
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Backyard Entertaining Season
June 2, 2023
Add a touch of rustic elegance to your backyard with these beautiful pieces from The Courtly Check Collection mixed with antique-inspired furniture and decor.😎 View Post
May 29, 2023 Tableware Today Interview – Susan Gravely
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Tableware Today Interview – Susan Gravely
May 29, 2023
Susan Gravely – alongside her sister, Frances, and mother, Lee – founded VIETRI 40 years ago after a serendipitous vacation where they discovered the charms of Italian ceramics. Gravely’s new book, Italy on a Plate, equal parts travelogue/cookbook/memoir, is a culinary delight celebrating four decades of bringing the best of Italy’s tableware to an adoring fan base.
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You and I go back almost to the start of VIETRI in 1983. [Editor&rsquo...
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May 26, 2023 A Timeless Classic
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A Timeless Classic
May 26, 2023
Looking for luxury? We found it.👏 The checkerboard pattern is as timeless as they come. Shop The Courtly Check Collection. View Post
May 19, 2023 An Unforgettable Garden Party
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An Unforgettable Garden Party
May 19, 2023
Summer is around the corner and we know hosting your friends and family will be in full swing! 🥳 Our pro tip: Plan an unforgettable garden party with MacKenzie-Child's as the guest of honor. 🖤🤍 View Post
May 13, 2023 Warby Parker: 60% of sales come from physical stores
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Warby Parker: 60% of sales come from physical stores
May 13, 2023
Your physical store can be a great asset in this ‘Age of Amazon’—just ask Warby Parker. 

Details: 
- Warby Parker has 200 stores in the U.S. and Canada.
- Retailers report that online advertising costs have increased 15%-20% in the last two years, making physical stores more attractive. 
- Brands report that in-store shoppers buy more per purchase. 

I believe the The Wall Journal should have noted a caveat about using Warby Parker as a poster child ...
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May 12, 2023 Serene Backyard Atmosphere
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Serene Backyard Atmosphere
May 12, 2023
The weather is finally perfect for entertaining outside. Let us help you create a serene atmosphere in your backyard for noshing, sipping cocktails, and relaxing with friends as the sun ☀️ goes down. View Post
May 5, 2023 A Pattern for Everyone
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A Pattern for Everyone
May 5, 2023
Whether you are playful, modern, or minimalistic, we have a pattern for everyone.😍 

What's your favorite? 🌸 View Post
May 4, 2023 New MacKenzie-Childs Wildflowers Collection For Mother's Day At Glassworks!
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New MacKenzie-Childs Wildflowers Collection For Mother's Day At Glassworks!
May 4, 2023
Mother's Day is only 10 days away on Sunday, May 14. Have Brunch with Mom featuring MacKenzie Childs' new Wildflowers pattern in enamelware and ceramics! The Wildflowers Collection is hand-painted and decorated with hand-applied transfers.  Stop in at Glassworks and Cheeks to see this collection and other Mother's Day gift ideas.

Click here to shop for MacKenzie-Childs WIldflowers on this website.
 
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April 28, 2023 Enchanting Yet Versatile
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Enchanting Yet Versatile
April 28, 2023
Let your imagination fly with this Mad Hatter inspired table setting. From whimsical patterns to bright tones and a variety of textures, this spread is perfect for any tea party or outdoor event! 💕✨ View Post
April 21, 2023 The Perfect Palette for the Modern Home
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The Perfect Palette for the Modern Home
April 21, 2023
An icon reimagined. 🤍 Look closely, and you’ll see blue, yellow, and teal, hand-painted within those Sterling Checks.😉  View Post
April 14, 2023 Feel Like Luxury with Sterling Check
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Feel Like Luxury with Sterling Check
April 14, 2023
Charisma is contagious. We've got the Sterling Check collection to make your powder rooms feel like the most luxurious space in your home. 🤍 View Post
April 12, 2023 Get $300 for Hitting "Send"
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Get $300 for Hitting "Send"
April 12, 2023
Would you like to help your stores and make $300?

Here’s How:
  1. Before May 31, 2023, send an email to your retailers inviting them to join you on Shop Local's e-commerce platform.   We’ve written for you a sample email template you can send to them. Please find that template below. You can copy this template and send it using your email program (Outlook, MailChimp, etc.). 
  2. When you send your email, please BCC  [email protected] or forward it after you send it.
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April 7, 2023 Refresh Your Home ✨
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Refresh Your Home ✨
April 7, 2023
Open shelving makes for an easy kitchen update but it works best when your display pieces are both beautifully designed and useful. 🌱 View Post

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