July July 9, Monday, 6:00 p.m. Ultimate Comfort Food Jason Dean, $48.00 Learn about plant-based cooking, the incredible health benefits of eating plant-based and leave knowing how to make a plant-based meal the family will love.On the menu: The appetizer will be Spanish Coca with Shiitake Bacon, Carmelized Red Onion, Toasted Spiced Walnuts & Almond Feta Cheese; Entrée: Mushroom Lentil Meatloaf with Mac...
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February 23, 2018
February 23, 2018
Timeline Tips for Your Wedding Registry By Emily Lasnier
Discover when it's time to create your wish list.
There are a lot of different things that go into wedding planning, and it can be stressful to figure out when to take care of each task. There are certain vendors that you’ll want to book right away, as their calendars often fill up in advance. However, something like creating your gift registry can be harder to pin down on a calendar because there’s no risk of it being unavailable. There ...
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February 17, 2018
February 17, 2018
This year, we are committing ourselves to existing in the moment, emulating the beautifully carefree Italian lifestyle, and simply living it! Live it with us! Live Vietri.
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February 12, 2018
February 12, 2018
Some wedding couples are foregoing the wedding party. This might put a kabosh on your bridesmaid and groomsmen gifts. Have you experienced this? Read this article from Sunday's NY Times. Click the link or read the full text below.
Make the Friends Happy. Don’t Have a Wedding Party.
When Bobby Rosen and Cara Safon got engaged last August, there were many decisions to be made. A venue had to be ...
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February 10, 2018
February 10, 2018
Retailers are investing in tech companies to ‘future proof’ themselves and avoid obsolescence, shares Maureen Azzato.
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February 9, 2018
February 9, 2018
What if there was a way for stores to save $8,900? If they could, stores could spend that on inventory instead.
We'll share how stores can save:
If one uses Shopify (a popular e-commerce platform) to make an e-commerce site, the store often signs up for a lot of recurring costs. In comparison, when a store signs up for Bridge, there are no fees.
Shopify In the first year, the store may pay $6,000+ for using Shopify: + $79/month for Shopify general service (plan that offers a gift card). + $75/month ...
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February 2, 2018
February 2, 2018
Stock your shelves with juliska official! Curate a unique collection of essentials from their selection of white stoneware patterns that can all be mixed and matched.
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January 15, 2018
January 15, 2018
Get ready for Valentine's Day! Stock your shelves with these gorgeous items and get a free gift with purchase!
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January 14, 2018
January 14, 2018
A friend of mine asked me about the buy local movement and young people. She wonders if young people (people under 40--gosh, I guess that excludes me?!) cared about the buy local 'movement.'
My response to her was that asking someone to buy local is sort of like asking someone to ignore the major principles of why people shop (aka ignore capitalism). The primary reasons we shop where we do is:
1. Selection. People want a wide variety of selection…aka: all the items you can find on Amazon.
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Indie Retailers Get Sales Boost from Product Syncing Service
Sales increases ranged from roughly 4.5 percent for brands such as Arte Italica and Spode to more than 13.5 percent for Beatriz Ball and Vietri
January 2, 2018, Allison Zisko
NEW YORK—Main Street retailers are benefitting from a tabletop product-syncing service offered by Bridge, an e-commerce platform that includes file sharing and a social network.
Indie Stores Report Double-Digit Growth in 2017 by Sharing Products
Forty-two brick and mortar Main Street retailers that participated in Bridge’s annual survey said their sales grew up to 50% for a brand by using Bridge’s product-syncing service.
"I do about 20% more business a year by being a part of the Bridge network,” said Mary Beth Wood, owner of the Crystal Plate in Gainesville, Georgia, and a user of the Bridge software. "It gives me more time to sell ...
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December 21, 2017
December 21, 2017
Have yourselves a merry little Christmas. We wish you warmth and happiness, and hope to see you after the holiday!
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December 19, 2017
December 19, 2017
Anniglass, Beatriz Ball, Mariposa and Arthur Court pewter, Waterford Crystal or Christmas china from Vietri, Lenox, Spode and Arte Italica stop in today for great choices. Table runners, napkins custom designed and hand made for our stores or simple gold and platinum from Chilewich will set off the perfect Christmas table setting. We have hand towels in Christmas designs, lots of specialty gourmet and Christmas pillows or candles from Thymes, Tyler, Aromatique, Archipelago, Claire Burke and more...
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December 19, 2017
December 19, 2017
This is probably the safest way to read about cybersecurity: traditional print newspaper :) Bridge members can take heart that their sites are protected from many threats because of Bridge’s security features and oversight diligence. Other services that offer stand-alone websites lead clients to fend for themselves—that’s not a security strategy one wants in the dangers to come in 2018.
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December 7, 2017
December 7, 2017
Our Bentley collegiate glasses have been flying off the shelves this holiday season. Get your school now while they last!
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December 4, 2017
December 4, 2017
Tell the story of Christmas in miniature! Our pewter miniature nativity sets are perfect for bookshelves, desks, tiny living spaces or anywhere you need a reminder of the reason for the season. Get yours and start celebrating!
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December 4, 2017
December 4, 2017
The elves from Rickey Heroman's Florist and Gifts have been all about Baton Rouge and New Orleans decorating for Christmas.
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November 14, 2017
November 14, 2017
We cannot keep these stunning Catstudio pillows and tea towels on the shelves! Do you see your school? Give the perfect gift to any college student or alum that you know.
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November 12, 2017
November 12, 2017
The Globe, a gift shop in Virginia, recently replaced its website with a new Bridge website.
The new Bridge website has a bunch of new features that are helping boost sales. The Newsfeed encourages visitors to browse and explore items that other shoppers like and purchase. The new site includes larger product pictures, review software, and 20,000 products that update themselves--saving The Globe from having to maintain those items.