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June 19, 2023 Sync with Kalalou
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Sync with Kalalou
June 19, 2023
We are pleased to announce that Kalalou is ready to Sync products with authorized retailers. Syncing products is free for your business.  There is no charge. (The brand pays for this service.) 
 
Kalalou joins our stable of 110 premium brands that Sync products with 1,200+ fine indie stores. 

View Kalalou's Synced products
View the 1,500+ products you can Sync from Kalalou here: 
kalalou.myshoplocal.com
  
View an example of a retailer's Store that is ...
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June 16, 2023 For Sales Reps: Help Your Stores at the Dallas and Atlanta Shows
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For Sales Reps: Help Your Stores at the Dallas and Atlanta Shows
June 16, 2023
For Sales Reps:

Next week is the Dallas trade show and next month is the Atlanta show.   As you may know, I was a sales rep for 5 years. I owned a retail store, Magnon Jewelers, which was founded in 1890, for 37 years.  Due to this, I know that preparing for the trade shows is a daunting task. Was I ever truly ready? :)

Let's help you and your stores make the most of the upcoming trade shows.

During the trade shows, Shop Local will pay you to help your stores. Plus, we'll...
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New, Live Monthly Training Series ~ Starts Thursday, July 6 Thursday, July 6, 2023
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New, Live Monthly Training Series ~ Starts Thursday, July 6 Thursday, July 6, 2023
Location: Online

For All Members:

We’re launching a new, live training series.  In this new monthly webinar series, you’ll learn:
  • About new features included in your Online Store.
  • How to save time using these new features.
  • How to use the features to sell more.
Members are invited to ask questions about new and existing features. A Shop Local coach will answer questions and show live examples of answers.  

Why attend?
  • Save time.  
  • Sell more. 
  • Meet other
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June 13, 2023 Introducing the Specialty Shop Retailing blog
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Introducing the Specialty Shop Retailing blog
June 13, 2023
I have been writing a blog for my fellow independent retailers for many years now (there are over 750 entries so far). Jason has suggested that I add these Specialty Shop Retailing posts to my shop's Bridge feed every Monday, so I'm going to try to do that. In the meantime, I invite you to take a look at some of the past entries - and to watch for "Savvy Store Solutions," my bimonthly column in Gifts and Decorative Accessories magazine. I want us all to be successful!
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June 8, 2023 New Jack Black Men's Skincare Products At Feathers!
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New Jack Black Men's Skincare Products At Feathers!
June 8, 2023
Father's Day is June 18th and dad may need some self pampering products for Face | Shave | Body | Hair! Welcome to the #1 best-selling men’s skincare brand. These are no-nonsense products that work as advertised and use the best ingredients–and are never, ever tested on animals. Dermatologist tested, Paraben free, and available in different sizes. Stop in to see the selection!
Nothing complicated. Nothing cosmetic. Just superior skincare.
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June 8, 2023 Give Me a Goodbye Kiss 💋
How businesses keep customers coming back after they make a purchase.
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Give Me a Goodbye Kiss 💋
How businesses keep customers coming back after they make a purchase.
June 8, 2023
Six Flags is updating its theme parks to encourage families to spend more time there and visit more often, according to this past weekend’s The Wall St. Journal. The theme park's president, Jeffrey Siebert, says that the nightly fireworks show is what the industry calls a “kiss good night.” After park-goers have spent the day spending, they perceive the show as a free, post-purchase gift with no strings attached.  The fireworks thereby help the customer leave fulfilled and...
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June 7, 2023 NEW IN · Livia Champagne
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NEW IN · Livia Champagne
June 7, 2023
Morning rituals that capture you and what you care for the most. Set the table for a blissful breakfast and enjoy every detail. View Post
June 2, 2023 Placemats For Every Style
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Placemats For Every Style
June 2, 2023
The perfect subtle backdrop for your favorite serveware and tabletop accents is provided by this placemat. This beaded woven placemat, which is authentically made from natural exotic vines, would be ideal with culinary treats.  Whatever the occasion, this organic decorative piece will add a chic, rustic touch to your table arrangement. Sold in sets of four and in a variety of colors.


CALAISIO
natural elegance, extraordinary durability




 
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May 29, 2023 STAY ON TREND by JULIE SMITH VINCENTI
STAY ON TREND by JULIE SMITH VINCENTI
May 29, 2023
It was October 2021, and I had just finished my first in-person trends seminar since the pandemic impacted all industry shows. At the end of the image-packed program, an audience member raised her hand and challenged, “Do trends even matter anymore?”

It was a valid question. The pandemic had disrupted business, upended supply chains, transformed education, revealed vulnerabilities, altered priorities, and unexpectedly claimed many lives. The question was tinged with cynicism. Pent...
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May 29, 2023 Happy Memorial Day 🇺🇸
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Happy Memorial Day 🇺🇸
May 29, 2023
"As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words but to live by them." – John F. Kennedy. ​​

​​​​​​​Please take a minute today to remember all the men and women that helped make our country. 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 BOSS MAN ❌ BOSS WOMAN
BOSS MAN ❌ BOSS WOMAN
May 26, 2023
Owning a business is no small feat, but in recent years, women have taken on starting their own businesses, leaving the nine-to-five to become entrepreneurs. In 2022, they were more likely to start a business than men. Last year, women-owned businesses had higher earnings growth (27% increase) than male-owned firms (22%). Still, male-owned businesses received $93,000 in funding, while women-owned businesses received $56,000. There are nearly 13 million women-owned businesses in the U.S., and the...
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May 24, 2023 The Perfect Gift for Every Occasion
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The Perfect Gift for Every Occasion
May 24, 2023
Annieglass Roman Antique Collection is perfect for all occasions ✨ Graduations, Weddings, Showers, Birthdays and yourself of course! What’s your favorite collection? View Post
May 24, 2023 Arcades green in the news
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Arcades green in the news
May 24, 2023
Always and forever a favorite also so much fun to dress up!! View Post
May 23, 2023 An Enigmatic Bird
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An Enigmatic Bird
May 23, 2023
A notoriously shy bird, there is still much to learn about the fruit dove but one known fact, as their name implies, is that these avian beauties eat fruit and berries. Native to Southeast Asia and Oceania, ornithologists will no doubt be perplexed when this species starts popping up in North America; however, with vibrant colors provided by mother nature and exquisite details enhanced by the artists at Herend, interest in this enigmatic bird will certainly lure it to distant shores. View Post
May 20, 2023 Hosting A Backyard Party This Weekend?
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Hosting A Backyard Party This Weekend?
May 20, 2023
The perfect subtle backdrop for your favorite serveware and tabletop accents is provided by this placemat. This beaded woven placemat, which is authentically made from natural exotic vines, would blend nicely with culinary treats inspired by the French countryside.  Whatever the occasion, this organic table decor will add a chic, rustic touch to your table arrangement. Sold in sets of four and in a variety of colors.


CALAISIO
natural elegance, extraordinary durability



 
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May 18, 2023 REINTRODUCING ALENTEJO COLLECTION
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REINTRODUCING ALENTEJO COLLECTION
May 18, 2023
Romantic designs and shapes with hand-brushed rims. Perfect for every setting. View Post
May 17, 2023 ALCHEMIST OF JOY
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ALCHEMIST OF JOY
May 17, 2023
Discover the women and men behind Baccarat’s enchanting creations.

« Being a cutter is a demanding job that requires having a real knack for it. In my spare time, I practice by drawing and painting in oil or acrylic. And I, who came here and joined the robotics core, would encourage anyone who wants to delve into cutting, to persevere.

As for me, I have never given up on my convictions or my desires, and I simply cannot see myself working anywhere else but at Baccarat. Even ...
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May 11, 2023 Everyday Art Meets Everyday Life
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Everyday Art Meets Everyday Life
May 11, 2023
With bold hands, porcelain is crafted between vision and heritage. Everyday art meets everyday life with Jake Gyllenhaal, official talent of Oriente Italiano's new campaign. View Post
May 11, 2023 BACCARAT X GINGER & MITE
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BACCARAT X GINGER & MITE
May 11, 2023
“Baccarat’s craftsmanship and hand-made creations means a lot of soul and effort goes into creating each and every single piece. We need their story, so we can translate it into the arrangement that best conveys their message.”
GingerMite, the mother-and-son floral duo, create exclusive Mother’s Day bouquets for Baccarat

Creative concept and production: Hashtag Legend
Floral Arrangement: GingerMite
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