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April 17, 2024 Shopping Local reduces returns and garbage created
Shopping Local reduces returns and garbage created
April 17, 2024
Carol Schroeder recently shared how local shops help our communities and their environment. I liked the excerpt below from her post:

”Returns are one example of something local shopkeepers do better than Amazon and other giant web retailers.  The e-commerce return rate is estimated to be two to three times that of brick & mortar stores – averaging a shocking 20%-30%.  According to The Guardian, a returns platform “recently calculated that only 50% of ...
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April 16, 2024 Spring Refresh with Beatriz Ball
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Spring Refresh with Beatriz Ball
April 16, 2024
Spring is here and everyone is excited to add spring colors and spring flowers to our homes and outdoor living spaces. 

This bud's for you. Beatriz Ball celebrates spring style with the luxurious GLASS Cambridge Collection. Delightfully designed in clear glass, our Cambridge Ella 7" Bud Vase features a fluted globular form sitting atop a lively raised base. A flirty curve on the neck of the vase finishes the piece. A great addition to your home, the bud vases are sold as a set of ...
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April 13, 2024 Amazon may be stealing your ideas
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Amazon may be stealing your ideas
April 13, 2024
The Wall St. Journal shares how Amazon takes other companies’ ideas on a mass scale, such as from Trader Joe’s. The article is an excerpt from “The Everything War: Amazon’s Ruthless Quest to Own the World and Remake Corporate Power,” a new book by Dana Mattioli. 

Read the full article:  
https://www.wsj.com/business/retail/amazon-the-everything-war-dana-mattioli-4966915d?st=wfvfetf3zjiygz4&reflink=mobilewebshare_permalink
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April 13, 2024 Computer and Cell Phone Repairs in Burlington, VT
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Computer and Cell Phone Repairs in Burlington, VT
April 13, 2024
We fix computers that are Acer, Asus, Dell, Alienware, HP, Lenovo, Thinkpad, Sony, Toshiba and many more types. Computers that are PC desktops or laptops. Wires Computing Electronics Repair has worked on every type of PC brand to date.

We also service Apple iPhones, Samsung Galaxy Cell Phones, Google Pixel Repairs, and so many more cell phones.

Find us for the best computer repair VT can offer you. Within burlington, computer repairs are done on-site within our office, or at your home / ...
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April 13, 2024 Taco Bell-wether 🌮
How Taco Ball is going digital first--and others would be wise to follow
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Taco Bell-wether 🌮
How Taco Ball is going digital first--and others would be wise to follow
April 13, 2024
Fast food is stuffing itself with software. Yum Brands, which owns Taco Bell and Pizza Hut, is embracing a few strategies we’ve chatted about, including software bundles and membership programs. It’s even investing in AI. Its budget: $21m last year. That’s a lot of lettuce. 

Does the market merit it? Well, 45% of Yum’s sales are digital. Likewise, we’re hearing website sales make up about half of our merchants' sales. Note: We’re not half of every ...
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April 12, 2024 Transform Your Home
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Transform Your Home
April 12, 2024
Step into luxury every day with our divine home apothecary and decor collections.💙 Get ready to transform your daily routine into a spa-like experience. 🛁 View Post
April 10, 2024 Bamboo Flatware: Add an Exotic Touch to Your Next Event
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Bamboo Flatware: Add an Exotic Touch to Your Next Event
April 10, 2024
Our Bamboo flatware needed its moment. Whether natural bamboo or chic glossy black, this setting adds casual exotic flair to every event. View Post
April 10, 2024 Bea's Favorite Bridal Picks
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Bea's Favorite Bridal Picks
April 10, 2024
"Every couple deserves a gift that celebrates their unique style and starts their happily ever after on a beautiful note" 

Here are a few of my favorites from our signature metalware collection

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April 8, 2024 Success Story: FairyTales Saves $2,740 and 4 Weeks in Labor with Shop Local
How an invitation from Syncing brand Mackenzie-Childs helped this retailer set up an online store in only one day   
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Success Story: FairyTales Saves $2,740 and 4 Weeks in Labor with Shop Local
How an invitation from Syncing brand Mackenzie-Childs helped this retailer set up an online store in only one day   
April 8, 2024
We are pleased to announce that FairyTales in Lombard, Illinois, has joined Shop Local to grow their online business. FairyTales is a family-owned store that offers home décor, unique gifts, collectibles, apparel, and more.

FairyTales saved $2,740 and 4 weeks in labor on website product maintenance through the Shop Local platform. They have chosen Shop Local to expand their online store assortment and offer a gift registry program.

FairyTales, Inc. is celebrating 30 years of ...
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April 8, 2024 Registry & Checkout Review: Gift Reggie
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Registry & Checkout Review: Gift Reggie
April 8, 2024
At Shop Local, it's our job to help find ways to grow your online business. Part of that job is researching different registry software to see if it could be a good fit for your store.

If you have a Shopify website and offer a gift registry service, you may have heard of Gift Reggie. Gift Reggie is a third-party Shopify app that seemingly integrates with your current website, making it easier to manage your registry offering and boost your online sales.

However, we have determined that ...
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April 4, 2024 New P.J. Salvage Forever Loved Bridal Collection At Cheeks!
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New P.J. Salvage Forever Loved Bridal Collection At Cheeks!
April 4, 2024
Introducing Forever Loved— a bridal collection featuring delicate details and incredibly soft fabric for before and after your 'I do's.' The ultimate "getting ready" for any bride to be, wedding party, or honeymoon: a beautiful modal floral print with lace trim. Cheeks has all the items pictured including: button-down top, shorts, camisole, pants, chemise, and robe.
Stop in at either Cheeks to check out our fully stocked selection of P.J. Salvage.
 
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April 4, 2024 New Halo Color!
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New Halo Color!
April 4, 2024
Elevate your dining experience with our fun and vibrant Halo reversible placemats, now available in a stylish grass and navy combination.

These placemats are not only practical for protecting your table but also add a pop of color and personality to your dining decor. Whether you're hosting a casual brunch or a formal dinner party, these placemats are sure to impress your guests with their versatility and modern design! View Post
April 3, 2024 Loss > Gain
What your business can learn from the celebrated economist Daniel Kahneman
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Loss > Gain
What your business can learn from the celebrated economist Daniel Kahneman
April 3, 2024
Daniel Kahneman, the celebrated economist, passed away last month. The Nobel Prize and Presidential Medal of Freedom winner gave us insights into the economics of the mind, such as people fearing loss more than gain, making short sighted decisions, and overly relying on feelings. 

We can often use Mr. Kahneman's insights in our business's daily operations.

Risk Assessment
Jason Zweig’s The Wall St. Journal profile on him shares an insight about calculating risk.  ...
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April 3, 2024 Creamed Onion Gratin Serving for Entertaining
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Creamed Onion Gratin Serving for Entertaining
April 3, 2024
The ideal side for any meal is this creamed onion gratin! It's quite tasty and simple to prepare. The onions are roasted until they are sizzling and golden brown after being sautéed in a creamy sauce. This meal will impress everyone at the table, especially when it's presented exquisitely in Calaisio's white oval stoneware dish and served in a complementary heat-resistant woven basket made from exotic vines. Offered in 4 and 3 Qt.


CALAISIO
natural elegance, extraordinary durability
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April 3, 2024 Creamed Onion Gratin Serving for Entertaining
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Creamed Onion Gratin Serving for Entertaining
April 3, 2024
The ideal side for any meal is this creamed onion gratin! It's quite tasty and simple to prepare. The onions are roasted until they are sizzling and golden brown after being sautéed in a creamy sauce. This meal will impress everyone at the table, especially when it's presented exquisitely in Calaisio's white oval stoneware dish and served in a complementary heat-resistant woven basket made from exotic vines. Offered in 4 and 3 Qt.


CALAISIO
natural elegance, extraordinary durability
...
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April 2, 2024 Are Price Increases Costing Your Store 8%? 💰
In March, brands raised their prices 8% on 828 products.
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Are Price Increases Costing Your Store 8%? 💰
In March, brands raised their prices 8% on 828 products.
April 2, 2024
In March, brands raised their prices on 828 products, producing an average price increase of 8%. If a retailer didn’t make these changes, these price increases would cost their store 8%.

Thankfully, indie stores using Shop Local have the updated price for these 828 products. They don’t lose 8%. The stores receive the updated prices instantly via our Syncing service.

About the Syncing Service
Syncing is a free service for retailers that is paid for by partner brands. ...
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April 1, 2024 Alternatives to MyRegistry.com
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Alternatives to MyRegistry.com
April 1, 2024
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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March 29, 2024 Home Tonic Saves $4,120 and 6 Weeks in Labor with Shop Local
How Shop Local's software quickly populated the online store for a favorite Newton, PA retailer
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Home Tonic Saves $4,120 and 6 Weeks in Labor with Shop Local
How Shop Local's software quickly populated the online store for a favorite Newton, PA retailer
March 29, 2024
We are pleased to announce that Home Tonic in historic Newton, Pennsylvania, has joined the Shop Local software platform to grow its online business. This home furnishings, accessories, gifts, and design shop is conveniently located between New York City and Philadelphia. They are a favorite of Bucks County residents and visitors.

Home Tonic saved $4,120 and 6 Weeks in labor on website product maintenance through the Shop Local platform. They have chosen Shop Local to expand their online ...
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March 29, 2024 Beatriz Ball wishes you an "Egg-cellent" weekend!
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Beatriz Ball wishes you an "Egg-cellent" weekend!
March 29, 2024
Happy Easter! Our luxury melamine collection, Alegria, is perfectly suited for both outdoors and indoors. With a charming pearl rim and a brilliant surface, the generous round dinner plate may be paired with other white dining pieces--a 9" salad plate and a cereal bowl--for a coordinated serving set. An Easter table setting with a carefree and modern, Beatriz Ball twist!  The plate has the luster, heft and look of a ceramic piece. Made of luxury melamine for everyday enjoyment, ...
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March 27, 2024 RETAIL RELATIONSHIPS by MICHELLE HSIAO
RETAIL RELATIONSHIPS by MICHELLE HSIAO
March 27, 2024
Many years ago, as a new assistant at Lord & Taylor, the buyer cautioned me to not get too attached to people or merchandise. His wisdom was not cold-hearted, but a cautionary tale to keep emotional attachments in check. I was there to deliver strong financial results and if something wasn’t selling, I shouldn’t harp on it, but mark it down and move on. And, as far as work relationships were concerned, I should be a good coworker but not get attached to colleagues.

All these ...
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