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New Maison Prelonge Faux Fur Throws, Pillows, & Snowballs At Feathers!
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New Maison Prelonge Faux Fur Throws, Pillows, & Snowballs At Feathers!
October 24, 2024
Maison Prélonge's mission is to bring new, high quality style to home interiors; timeless and trendy, elegant and cosmopolitan, wise and daring, all at the same time. Luxurious and refined accessories, their incredibly soft faux fur brings the ultimate touch to any interior. Pictured are the throw, pillow, and "snowball" pillow: very beautiful furs to warm the atmosphere of your bedroom and your sofa. The soft, silky feel of these pieces will give you a unique sensation of ...
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October 10, 2024 Josephinenhütte
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Josephinenhütte
October 10, 2024
It speaks volumes that the first line acquired by Maison3Amis after the purchase of DeVine Corp., a three-decade distributor of luxe European tableware, was Josephinenhütte, the five-year-old German-based maker of lightweight, thin-walled stemware and accessories. The Maison3Amis team (hereafter known as M3A) is helmed by two one-time Baccarat execs, Jim Shreve and Sally Burnside, who appreciate a nonpareil drinking glass, and Mark Brashear, who quickly recognized the allure of the brand. &...
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August 14, 2024 Caroline & Company Saves $11,585 and 17 Weeks in Labor with their Shop Local Store
How we helped the #1 gift and children's store in Louisiana's Acadiana area offer 11,585 products effortlessly.
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Caroline & Company Saves $11,585 and 17 Weeks in Labor with their Shop Local Store
How we helped the #1 gift and children's store in Louisiana's Acadiana area offer 11,585 products effortlessly.
August 14, 2024
We are pleased to announce that Caroline & Company has joined Shop Local to grow its online business. Serving the Acadiana area for 27 years, Caroline & Company offers gifts, children’s clothing, home decor, furnishings, and more.

By using their Shop Local Store, Caroline & Company saved $11,585 and 17 weeks in labor on website product maintenance. The store will expand its online collection of gifts and home decor through the Syncing service. ...
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July 3, 2024 Breakfast Table Setting With Woven Beaded Placemats
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Breakfast Table Setting With Woven Beaded Placemats
July 3, 2024
This elegantly woven placemat, made from exotic plant-based vines, can liven up a typical table setting and draw attention to your table linens and food presentation. Its tight weave, wood bead accent, and intricate design make it a wonderful finishing touch for your table. This placemat is fantastically water and stain resistant. To keep this woven placemat's elegance, we suggest hand washing only. Furthermore, each one is distinctive because they are all handmade. Offered in a set of 4.


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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
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 20, 2024 Member Review ⭐️
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Member Review ⭐️
May 20, 2024
Thank you to Candace Johnson, owner of Cactus Flower in Fort Lauderdale, FL, for taking the time to leave a review about her experience as a Shop Local member. 😊

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"This review is definitely a 5 star plus. My association with Shop Local has been hugely beneficial to my business and to me personally. The concept is so perfect for this time in retail. Furthermore, the support and service offered are extraordinary. I am so grateful for Shop ...
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April 26, 2024 Luxurious Spring Styles to Elevate Your Living Room Decor
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Luxurious Spring Styles to Elevate Your Living Room Decor
April 26, 2024
Inject a touch of elegance into your everyday & make your living room radiate luxury. ✨ Don't miss out on these spring styles!🍃 . (+ swipe to the end to find our beloved Fergal the Frog enjoying the evening ambiance.😆) View Post
April 22, 2024 Thanks to Wayne for Being a Client for 23 Years
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Thanks to Wayne for Being a Client for 23 Years
April 22, 2024
In October of 2001, I walked into William-Wayne & Co. in New York City with no appointment.  I asked for the owner, was introduced to the co-owner, and suggested he build a website.  The two owners, William and Wayne, agreed to discuss it further with me and we scheduled a meeting.  Nine months later, William-wayne.com was born.  

We’ve updated the website since then, but the fundamentals have stayed the same.  

It all started with William & Wayne &...
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April 4, 2024 Recipes for Brunch – Easy Baked Burrito Casserole
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Recipes for Brunch – Easy Baked Burrito Casserole
April 4, 2024
Enjoy a memorable feast on National Burrito Day with your favorite burritos and all the fixings. This simple-to-make beef burrito dish is going to become a family favorite in no time! Use a 2 Qt Pyrex glass baking dish and this robust, exotic vine-based, heat-resistant handwoven serving tray for serving this beefy casserole. Your meal will have an extra special touch when you add this inventive serving dish. Furthermore, available in 3QT & 4QT.


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April 3, 2024 Mushrooms Join Spring's Colorful Display
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Mushrooms Join Spring's Colorful Display
April 3, 2024
With spring slowly unfurling its green carpet, even mushrooms are taking on the pretty color of the season. View Post
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 27, 2024 Tableware Today Interview - Jim Shreve, Tim DeVine, Mark Brashear, & Sally Burnside
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Tableware Today Interview - Jim Shreve, Tim DeVine, Mark Brashear, & Sally Burnside
March 27, 2024
Jim Shreve made Baccarat hip. Now, he and his longtime partner, Mark Brashear, along with Sally Burnside, the former Baccarat sales V.P., intend to do the same for DeVine Corp., the 32-year-old distributor of elite European brands. You're invited to the opening!
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Congrats to you all. This is very exciting. Tim, we’ve known each other since before you started DeVine Corp., 32 years ago. You’ve been looking for the right opportunity to retire.
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March 27, 2024 ANNIVERSARY WISHES
ANNIVERSARY WISHES
March 27, 2024
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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March 5, 2024 Breakfast Table Setting With Woven Beaded Placemats
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Breakfast Table Setting With Woven Beaded Placemats
March 5, 2024
This elegantly woven placemat, made from exotic plant-based vines, can liven up a typical table setting and draw attention to your table linens and food presentation. Its tight weave, wood bead accent, and intricate design make it a wonderful finishing touch for your table. This placemat is fantastically water and stain resistant. To keep this woven placemat's elegance, we suggest hand washing only. Furthermore, each one is distinctive because they are all handmade. Offered in a set of 4.


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February 16, 2024 NYC to Subsidize Amazon With Delivery Marinas and Hurt Indie Stores
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NYC to Subsidize Amazon With Delivery Marinas and Hurt Indie Stores
February 16, 2024
I saw this Instagram post from official Mark Levine and thought, “How much are the Amazon lobbyists paying our officials?”  NYC continually over taxes our indie businesses and fines them—but we’ll build six marinas for Amazon? (Mark said three marinas, but it’s actually six marinas.) The main culprits behind this: Mayor Adams and the Economic Development Corporation (EDC).  Amazon is one of the richest companies in the world.  Jeff Bezos, the founder,...
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January 29, 2024 Curating Cutlery by Debbie Riley
Curating Cutlery by Debbie Riley
January 29, 2024
I often describe flatware as jewelry for the table, the accent that gives table settings a special flair.
Of course, unlike jewelry, flatware is essential. Used everyday, whether to savor a quick snack or enjoy a thoughtfully prepared meal, you put a spoon or fork in your mouth more often throughout the day than your toothbrush. For nearly two decades, I have worked in the metals division at Lifetime Brands, so I fully understand that choosing flatware relies on many factors. Our team has done ...
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January 29, 2024 Spotlight Pattern: Mepra Fantasia
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Spotlight Pattern: Mepra Fantasia
January 29, 2024
It’s hard to believe that MEPRA’s sophisticated technicolor collection FANTASIA is celebrating its 35th anniversary this year because its incandescent chromatic complexion is as fresh today as its 1989 debut.
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The brilliantly-hued fantasia comes from the Italian silversmiths Mepra, post-war business founded in 1947 by the Prandelli family, four generations fashioning flatware in the industrial Lumezzane Valley, about 90 minutes east of Milan. ...
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