As the holiday season begins Salisbury will be offering our free engraving events for our customers. Normally we require a minimum purchase of stock however this year we will not have any requirements or minimum purchase. We will ask that the event be 4 to 5 days max and the orders be submitted all at one time. Engraving monograms, dates, and a limited number of characters will be included. Not included are wedding invitation trays, corporate orders and logos. Salisbury will reserve the ...
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Ancient Greek philosopher Plato wrote in the Dialogue Republic, “A need or problem encourages creative efforts to meet the need or solve the problem.” This statement led to the phrase “Necessity is the mother of Invention." These words could very well describe Shop Local and how we came to exist. Over time, some have suggested the phrase could be tweaked to read “necessity is the mother of reinvention." This phrase also parallels Shop Local's ethos of supporting...
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As I was looking for inspiration for an intro for our weekly team report to combat my writer's block (props to Jason because I don't know how he comes up with something new every week), I came across a Forbes article about Ace Hardware celebrating 100 years in business. The article's title caught my attention, so I decided to give it a read.
From Local Roots to Global Reach
The title of the article, "From Local Roots to Global Reach," resonated with what we do at Shop Local. ...
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This year marks the 40th annual Orrefors Ornament, which began with the 1984 Dove, left. “That iconic inaugural piece set the tone for the collection, emphasizing quality and traditional holiday themes,” says Emon Maasho, CEO. “The ornament continues to be a cherished tradition, with collectors eagerly awaiting each new release. From classic holiday motifs to modern innovations, the series offers something for everyone, making it a lasting part of the holiday season.” ...
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This 24-inch tray, beautifully constructed by hand from organic, natural vines, is the ideal accent piece for indoor and outdoor areas. Its tight and elegant structure, with its gorgeous earth tones that lend a rich environmental touch and match practically any design aesthetic, makes it the perfect surface for an ottoman or a big snack and beverage serving tray. Enjoy the elegance of this handwoven masterpiece while it is used to serve your visitors at your gatherings and events. Also available...
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This exquisite rectangular tray provides unparalleled beauty to events while showcasing your delights. Fruits, miniatures, or any other treats can be easily shown through the translucent glass bottom, which also showcases the tight weaving of the woven tray. Its naturalistic rustic colors, crafted by skilled artisans from eco-climbing vines, lend a natural texture to your food presentation and party setting. Approximately 14" L × 5" W x 1" H, with a range of other shapes and...
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A BICENTENNIAL BIRTHDAY REPRESENTS REMARKABLE LONGEVITY AND VISTA ALEGRE IS TAKING FULL ADVANTAGE of it with dozens of new pieces created specifically to commemorate the 200 anos occasion. “It’s a very important milestone and a time of reflection to see how far we’ve come and where we want to go,” says Daniel Silva, who helped bring the brand new luster here since he started the American subsidiary in 2012. Nuno Barra, Vista Alegre product development director and board ...
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As a store owner, you know how important it is to choose a registry service that works well for you, your employees, your registrants, and gift-givers (family and friends). In addition to working well, the registry service should offer your store good value (price vs. results).
When looking for registry software, some retailers consider MyRegistry.com for their registry service. MyRegistry.com offers gift registry creation and management features that integrate with a retailer's Shopify ...
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A McKinsey study found that the average life span of companies listed on the S&P 500 was 61 years in 1958; today, it’s less than 18 years. McKinsey believes that by 2027, 75% of S&P 500 companies will have disappeared. New businesses have an 81% chance of surviving their first year; in two years, a little less than 70% of businesses are still standing. Only 25% make it to 15 years or more. There’s a clear long-term trend of declining corporate longevity, with this figure ...
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As a store owner, you know how important it is to choose a registry service that works well for you, your employees, your registrants, and gift-givers (family and friends). In addition to working well, the registry service should offer your store good value (price vs. results).
When looking for registry software, some retailers consider Gift Reggie for their registry service. Gift Reggie offers gift registry creation and management features that integrate with a retailer's Shopify ...
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The Extra Small Grazing Board feeds two to three people for grazing and is the ideal size for carrying to potlucks, office parties, and a variety of other events. The extra-small tray features a glass bottom that lets you display your treasured goodies while highlighting the tray's exquisite weaving details. Its organic, exotic vines' natural, golden-brown hues enhance any food presentation and make it look even more delicious. Approximately 14" L × 5" W x 1" H, with ...
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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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