ββββPlease join us in celebrating this exciting new chapter August 16
at our beautiful new location: Pieces of Eight
5427 Johnston Street
Lafayette, LA
Time Plaza Shopping Center
EVENT HIGHLIGHTS: RIBBON CUTTING CEREMONY:ο»Ώ
Be part of the official ribbon cutting at 10 AM and witness the start of this wonderful journey. ALL-DAY SPECIALS:
Enjoy exclusive specials throughout the day as a "thank you" for your continued support and loyalty. GIVEAWAYS:
Don't miss our fabulous ...
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Shop Local has been busy adding new registry features to help your indie store sell more. We have stores doing $1,000,000+ in registry sales a year. This can be you π
We're excited to share 7 new registry features with you:
Your Registry Overview Page
One page to get a bird’s eye view of 10 key metrics.
See new registry activity and updates as they occur in real time.
How to view: Log in → Hover over "Gift Registry" → Click &
There is a lot of psychology that goes into a positive shopping experience—including online shopping. I was reading in The Wall St. Journal about how to improve a vacation experience. The author encourages us to save the most enjoyable vacation part till the end of the trip because our mind is biased towards the most recent event. (In psychology, this is called the "recency effect.")
When I read this, it made me wonder: what is the last experience a gift giver has on our...
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"Your website makes ordering gifts online feel like a personal experience. It was so easy, so quick and you covered everything!"
~ Jennifer Eidt in TN
Time. It's a concept that permeates every aspect of our lives, either consciously or not. From the small moments of our daily routines to the grandest, long-term plans, time shapes every facet of our lives.
“Yesterday is gone…”
It's weighed heavily on me recently, consuming my brain space in a desire to understand it in its entirety. To share, here is a short (but not at all complete) example of the train of thought from a night this week surrounding the idea of "time...
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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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Offer guests easy-to-grab snacks or other chilled appetizers. This wonderful rectangular eco-modern woven glass tray will look lovely on any dinner table given that it is created from genuine exotic vines. You'll start using the tiny yet lovely glass tray design as your go-to tableware serving piece. It is perfect for serving small desserts and snacks. The elegantly textured tray adds a muted rustic copper appearance generated by the natural color tones of the vine, giving it an earthy yet ...
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We Do What No One Else Can Do with each original metal design that is an act of creation, made entirely by hand. An atelier is more than just a creator's studio. It is a space of inspiration and creativity, a special place where ideas take tangible form through the skilled hands of the artist. It is where handmade objects transcend surface beauty and are endowed with soul.
Our special pieces are perfect when giving as a wedding gift or a gift for your own home to use while enjoying...
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The Wall Street Journal recently shared how the used car market has improved in the last 20 years because much of it is now conducted online. When car buyers use the web, they’re more likely to save money (about 2%) and dealers can, in theory, make more with dynamic pricing (about 2%) thereby giving each party a win. Unlike 20 years ago, when we didn’t have smartphones, today 95% of used car purchases start online. While 31% of used car purchases were completely in-person, ...
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We're taking a bit of a break for most of the month of August. You might see a few social posts from us, but we hope to be fairly quiet. The warehouse will be inactive. However, we're always somehow plugged in and available via email if you have a question and the website is ALWAYS open for wholesale orders. Plan to visit the wholesale website platformand get your holiday order to us. With our low minimums and streamlined ordering process, it is easy to create your...
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Why only 30% of wedding gift givers will come into a store in 2030--and how we can help prepare for that
July 23, 2024
Tableware Today’s Editor Amy Stavis invited me to pen the Last Word column for the August / September issue. I start by comparing e-commerce trends for selling automobiles to selling dinner plates. Online sales in both industries have swelled in the last 25 years. (I entered the e-commerce business at the right time—in 2001.)
I predict that 70% of wedding registry gift givers will never set foot in a physical store by 2030. Currently, that number is at about 50%. If we do in fact ...
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What embodies the holidays better than gingerbread? Why . . . nothing!
Give your customers something they can take home and do! And immediately get into the holiday spirit. Making gingerbread cookies is the perfect holiday activity.
We can't wait to see you and share the new Fall/Holiday Collection!
Please reach out to your sales rep or email [email protected] to make an appointment. Please note that we will be open on Monday, July 15th by appointment only.
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This woven placemat, which combines warm earth tones and adds incredible elegance to the table with meticulously embellished orange bead ornaments, is ideal for brightening up your dining room table this summer. It is made of organic forest vines, giving it a vintage look that will complement a wide range of tablescapes. Beads come in a variety of hues and are sold in packs of four.
A natural aesthetic is vital for creating an appealing appearance. To begin, consider this handwoven placemat from Calaisio which is formed of exotic vines, whose natural color combinations offer a trendy rustic vibe when combined with other classics and color schemes. The extra beads delicately woven into the placemat provide character and texture to the table, and they pair well with other layered arrangements. Its earth tone intensifies as the vine matures naturally, giving beauty to your ...
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Good morning Shop Local friends! and happy Monday . . . Trust it was a great weekend.
We're back at it for another work week and here posting to remind you to keep us on your list for the holidays. We've made it easier than ever to offer a little something gingerbread to your customers. We look great on the shelves and add just a touch of holiday magic.
We’re giving a sales rep a bonus $40 when they print the Shop Local wedding registry flyer. They can use this flyer at the Dallas or Atlanta show to help their stores—and use the $40 for a café au lait.
Act fast: We’re giving this bonus to the first 10 reps that send us their picture with the printed flyer.
Some smart reps have already submit their pics. Remaining bonuses are running out. Please submit your pic by texting it to: 1-212-254-...
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Just a reminder to put this on your to-do list for this week. If you haven't discovered us yet, take a few minutes to browse our product listings. Set up your wholesale account and place your order. We're a small business and will get started planning for your delivery in late September/early October. Plenty of time to be on your shelves as the season creeps up on us. We've found that the best time to make gingerbread cookies or a gingerbread house is the Saturday after Thanksgiving. The smell ...
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