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June 13, 2024 Shop Local: We Support 'We’ Commerce
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Shop Local: We Support 'We’ Commerce
June 13, 2024
"Most e-commerce services promote ‘me’ commerce. They do not connect businesses with each other to leverage  the power of the group. Businesses act alone and are lost in a maze of decisions.  Massive amounts of time and money are wasted. This wasted time and money is slowly killing indie stores - and hurting brands."

"Shop Local promotes ‘we’ commerce. Our e-commerce platform connects 1,400 retailers with 3,000 brands. Of these brands, 110 are ...
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June 13, 2024 The Gift Shop Saves $10,354 and 15 Weeks in Labor with Shop Local
How a legendary indie store in Georgia was finally able to succeed online in less than a week—and didn’t lift a finger.
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The Gift Shop Saves $10,354 and 15 Weeks in Labor with Shop Local
How a legendary indie store in Georgia was finally able to succeed online in less than a week—and didn’t lift a finger.
June 13, 2024
We are pleased to announce that The Gift Shop in Thomasville, GA, has joined Shop Local to grow its online business. The Gift Shop is a Thomasville tradition offering fine gifts, elegant home decor, and exceptional small-town, individualized service.

The Gift Shop saved $10,354 and 15 weeks in labor on website product maintenance by using the Shop Local platform. Through the Syncing service, the store will expand its online collection of fine gifts and home accessories. The Gift Shop ...
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June 11, 2024 ‘The Amazon Effect’ is Affecting Your Business
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‘The Amazon Effect’ is Affecting Your Business
June 11, 2024
Good article by Bill McCoughlin, the Editor in Chief of Furniture Today:

https://www.furnituretoday.com/opinion/furniture-everyday/rethinking-the-amazon-effect-and-other-consumer-expectations-bill-mcloughlin/ View Post
June 11, 2024 Impress With This Casserole Display at Your Upcoming Dinner Party
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Impress With This Casserole Display at Your Upcoming Dinner Party
June 11, 2024
From rich mac and cheese to exotic Mexican-stuffed bell peppers to the classic chicken pot pie, casseroles satisfy every palate and nutritional requirement.  With lovely earthy rustic tones ready to elevate the presentation of the dinner, this 3-quart casserole dish from Calaisio comes with a magnificent woven basket fashioned from exotic vines that inherently withstand heat. Your visitors are going to remember how well your meal was presented and leave with the happiest tummies. Also ...
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June 8, 2024 Subscription Bundles
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Subscription Bundles
June 8, 2024
Recently, when booking a trip to Florida to see family, I was shown an array of bundles by American Airlines. There was the basic flight, and then:
  • Main Cabin Plus. Included a free checked bag, a more spacious seat, and boarding earlier. 
  • Main Cabin Select. Included an even earlier boarding time and made it easier to change my flight. 
  • First Class. Included the largest, most comfortable seat, priority boarding, two checked bags, and better drinks and food. 

The Wall ...
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June 7, 2024 Duluth Kitchen Co. Saves $1,168 and 2 Weeks in Labor with Shop Local
How Shop Local's software quickly added cookware and kitchen accessories to the online store for a popular Duluth kitchen store.
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Duluth Kitchen Co. Saves $1,168 and 2 Weeks in Labor with Shop Local
How Shop Local's software quickly added cookware and kitchen accessories to the online store for a popular Duluth kitchen store.
June 7, 2024
Shop Local welcomes Duluth Kitchen Company in Duluth, MN. Duluth Kitchen Company has joined the Shop Local software platform to grow its online business. This locally owned store offers a wide assortment of kitchen tools, gadgets, and gourmet food items.

The Duluth Kitchen Company brings specialty kitchen to Duluth. Located on the shore of Lake Superior in Northern Minnesota, Duluth is a favorite destination. Visitors come to enjoy the beautiful scenery, shop, dine, and soak in the history of...
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June 6, 2024 Art Nouveau design
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Art Nouveau design
June 6, 2024
The stunning Art Nouveau collection OCEAN designed over a century ago is still look as youthful as ever.
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June 6, 2024 NEW CAMPAIGN SUMMER 2024 – THE AIR WE BREATHE (atmosphere)
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NEW CAMPAIGN SUMMER 2024 – THE AIR WE BREATHE (atmosphere)
June 6, 2024
Our Madeira collection, crafted sustainably, takes inspiration from nature, making it ideal for enjoying a refreshing summer salad on a warm day.

With its glossy and deep reactive crackled glaze, this collection transpires ease, tranquility, and sophistication - everything you need to embrace the essence of summer. View Post
June 6, 2024 Elevate Every Sip
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Elevate Every Sip
June 6, 2024
Whether you're looking for a Father's Day gift or want to add to your own drinkware collection, Natalia's etched Italian glass is sure to enhance any occasion. 🥂 View Post
June 2, 2024 Best Seller
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Best Seller
June 2, 2024
This is the most wonderful bag! I gave it in navy as a gift to my bestie for her bday, she loves it! I literally get stopped in airports and asked about it by men and women. Flight attendants are ordering it. Even the sales lady at Ralph Lauren on Newbury Street is obsessed with it! 
I have them in multiple colors, they are very light in a soft leather. They are $75, if you want one order @plumsouthern.com. Shipping is additional. #leatherbag #travelcarryonbags #computerbag, #everydaybag
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May 31, 2024 Romanticize Your Life 🎀
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Romanticize Your Life 🎀
May 31, 2024
Embrace the grandeur of your weekends with tea and breakfast, served in the comforting haven of your bed.🥐 Live luxuriously, every Saturday morning. View Post
May 30, 2024 New MacKenzie-Childs Rosy Check At Glassworks!
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New MacKenzie-Childs Rosy Check At Glassworks!
May 30, 2024
Meet your new color crush!🍧 It’s blushing and soft, but with a visual strength powerful enough to make its own bold statement among MacKenzie-Childs iconic check patterns. Rosy Check evokes joy and playfulness through a fresh color palette and is destined to find a place in every corner of your home.
Stop in at the Shadyside store to see the collection.

Click here to shop for MacKenzie-Childs Rosy Check on this website.
 
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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 29, 2024 A Bicentennial Bounty
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A Bicentennial Bounty
May 29, 2024
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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May 29, 2024 THE SWIFT GENERATION
THE SWIFT GENERATION
May 29, 2024
I’m going to presume you know Taylor Swift, the pop superstar with widespread public appeal and a vast fan base, who has influenced not only the music industry, but popular culture, politics, and economics. Her recent $5 billion Eras tour had a fiscal impact greater than 50 countries. The Taylor Swift economy has reached every town in America, measured in national retail sales figures, global inflation, and municipal economic bumps where concerts were held. The Swift microeconomy reaches ...
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May 23, 2024 A Regal Tribute
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A Regal Tribute
May 23, 2024
When they set out to honor Queen Elizabeth II, the Herend Manufactory knew from the start that they wanted to include the Queen’s favorite flower which is the lily of the valley. However, the pattern needed to be something unique befitting the woman it was meant to celebrate. The result is a tea set painted in a variation on the Humboldt pattern which was one of Herend’s superlative patterns in the 19th century. While still available today, it is rarely produced and therefore exactly...
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May 22, 2024 Have A Margarita To Celebrate Spring and Summer
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Have A Margarita To Celebrate Spring and Summer
May 22, 2024
Frozen or on the rocks? Salted rim or Tajin? Whatever your margarita style, these woven drink coasters are the perfect table accessory. These 6 coasters come in a set with a matching holder to keep them organized and handy for the next round of beverages. They are made from unique vines that have a botanical origin. This set of 4 neutral coasters have a great rustic, handcrafted aesthetic that will add shine to any living space or party setting.


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May 17, 2024 Stars and stripes forever!
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Stars and stripes forever!
May 17, 2024
Enjoy the day with your loved ones, and may we never forget those who served and sacrificed.

Happy Memorial Day!

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May 16, 2024 EVERYTHING TASTES BETTER IN BACCARAT
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EVERYTHING TASTES BETTER IN BACCARAT
May 16, 2024
Baccarat and Zero Bond NYC unveil an elevated whiskey experience at the Baccarat Whiskey Lounge, where a diverse selection of fine beverages is elegantly served in refined Baccarat barware.

Baccarat x Zero Bond NYC, an unparalleled whiskey journey awaits. View Post
May 9, 2024 The Cat's Pajamas Sleepwear For Mother's Day At Feathers!
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The Cat's Pajamas Sleepwear For Mother's Day At Feathers!
May 9, 2024
Time to show Mom the love she deserves! Shower her with accolades and of course a new pair of Cat's Pajamas from Feathers. You know she’s going to love them! Our new lovely lightweight pjs are like sleeping in air! They are without a doubt the best Mother’s Day gift EVER! Feathers has lots of other Mother's Day gift ideas including bedding, throws, bath decor, sachets, table linens, and more. Stop in to see the selection of gift ideas.
Click here to see our Feathers section on this ...
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