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May 30, 2024 Summertime Entertaining
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Summertime Entertaining
May 30, 2024
From poolside parties to picnics in the park, taking your munchies al fresco for the day is easy with our Berry & Thread melamine. View Post
May 30, 2024 Grazing Table Ideas For A Unique Food Display
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Grazing Table Ideas For A Unique Food Display
May 30, 2024
Food is usually the focal point of celebrations. As long as you keep to the traditional items for your grazing table—meats, cheeses, olives, crackers, nuts, fruits, and dips—you can get as creative as you like with presentation. This serving tray is made of organic forest vines and has a glass bottom so you can display your food presentation while admiring the complex weaving and rustic hues of the vine. It is perfect for entertaining. Decorating your table with this eco-chic glass ...
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May 30, 2024 COLORS, COULEURS & COLORES
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COLORS, COULEURS & COLORES
May 30, 2024
Bright colors will always uplift the mood in any setting or situation.
Dare to color your table setting with the Altea/Helios collection. View Post
May 30, 2024 Beatriz Ball Pedestals Elevate Any Occasion
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Beatriz Ball Pedestals Elevate Any Occasion
May 30, 2024
Weddings, birthdays, or engagement parties, a Beatriz Ball pedestal is sure to make a "towering" presentation!

The fabulous SIERRA MODERN Pedestal Cake Plate (Gold) boasts a richly textured, fabric-inspired top surface with a generous serving area, contrasting with a smoothly polished tapered base. Designed to hold a cake, but also perfect for serving a variety of foods in high style. The elevated gold-tone piece adds a modern new dimension to Beatriz Ball’s award-winning ...
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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 28, 2024 Solving the Mystery of How to Use AI to Help Indie Retalers
How AI, e-commerce, and shopping local come together with new tools.
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Solving the Mystery of How to Use AI to Help Indie Retalers
How AI, e-commerce, and shopping local come together with new tools.
May 28, 2024
This morning I greeted our team by saying, “Good morning, Scooby-Doos of website sleuthing.” I then wondered what the Scooby-Doo van would look like with the words “Shop Local” on it.  In the past, one would spend time to make this mock-up in Photoshop. My colleague Mark was able to make the desired image in minutes using the AI tool Copilot and no Photoshop. 

The ease with which one can use AI to make new images and envision ideas will impact retail.  ...
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May 24, 2024 ICONIC COLLECTIONS: HARCOURT
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ICONIC COLLECTIONS: HARCOURT
May 24, 2024
A symbol of French craftsmanship, the Baccarat Harcourt 1841 Collection is characterized by its architectural form: a stunning shape from the flat cut pattern of the bowl to the beveled geometry of the stem down to the hexagonal foot.

From the table of kings to contemporary times, sipping from the iconic design is taking part in the House’s storied and elegant past.

Baccarat, staple of timeless modernity. View Post
May 24, 2024 Spring Success Guide for Your Indie Business
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Spring Success Guide for Your Indie Business
May 24, 2024
🖥️ Update your website content
🔗 Add a link leading to your Shop Local Store
📱 Promote your online and registry services on social media and in-store
🛍️ Sync with more brands to offer more products
⭐️ Ask customers to review your business
🔍 Update search terms to help boost your Google ranking View Post
May 24, 2024 Style Your Kitchen for Spring
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Style Your Kitchen for Spring
May 24, 2024
Bring a silver lining to your home with our extraordinary Sterling Check tabletop accessories, serveware, dinnerware and more.🤩  View Post
May 23, 2024 Joseph Ribkoff And Embrago Trunk Show at Cheeks on May 30th!
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Joseph Ribkoff And Embrago Trunk Show at Cheeks on May 30th!
May 23, 2024
Join us at the Joseph Ribkoff and Embrago Trunk Show at the Squirrel Hill Cheeks on Thursday, May 30th from 10am - 6pm. The JR rep will be on hand to show and take orders for the current Summer collection and upcoming Fall fashions. One day only, all Joseph RIbkoff will be 20% off! The owner of Embrago will also be there with various styles. Embrago makes innovative apparel with built-in bust support for real bodies (including plus size and full bust), that also adapts to hormonal and weight ...
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May 23, 2024 Serenity Meets Functionality
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Serenity Meets Functionality
May 23, 2024
A bathroom is a space where we can retreat to take care of ourselves. At COSTA NOVA, we believe that it's essential to create an environment that not only promotes relaxation but also functionality. Our Boutique Tissue Brisa Bath is designed to blend serenity with practicality, making it the perfect addition to your bathroom. View Post
May 23, 2024 Refresh Your Patio
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Refresh Your Patio
May 23, 2024
Mediterranea planters are the chic marine-inspired upgrade your patio needs this season. 🌿💙 View Post
May 23, 2024 Gone Fishing
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Gone Fishing
May 23, 2024
This is our idea of "gone fishing". The carp shell dish from the Dallas Museum collection and the monumental carp tureen that dates back to the 1750's. You should've seen the one that got away! View Post
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 23, 2024 TikTok Tick-Tock ⏳: Time Is Running Out on Traditional Retail
How social media influencers with the help of Amazon are bypassing brick-and-mortar retail shops
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TikTok Tick-Tock ⏳: Time Is Running Out on Traditional Retail
How social media influencers with the help of Amazon are bypassing brick-and-mortar retail shops
May 23, 2024
Kiara Springs, a 25-year old, is part of a new retail trend, shares The New York Times.  She sells about $10k/month online but doesn’t own a brick-and-mortar retail store, pay a landlord rent, go to the wholesale markets, or have a POS system. Her “sidewalk” to get traffic is TikTok, and her “POS” is Amazon.  Her “stockroom” is the brand’s warehouse. She has an Amazon affiliate account and goods are drop shipped.   

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May 22, 2024 Vegan Eggplant Casserole You'll Enjoy Serving To Your Guests
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Vegan Eggplant Casserole You'll Enjoy Serving To Your Guests
May 22, 2024
Eggplants are extremely versatile, enhancing the flavors of practically any vegetable and go well with them year-round. Present it to your guests in style with a woven fitting basket and Calaisio's white porcelain baking dish. The basket is made of exotic vines and is both strong and heat resistant. It has thick woven side handles for ease carrying. Available in 2 and 3 quarts.


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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 21, 2024 Shopper Reviews 💫
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Shopper Reviews 💫
May 21, 2024
Below are three reviews from shoppers who bought a gift from a merchant using our software: 

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"The website was so user friendly and I had a wedding gift ordered in no time at all! Highly recommend."
~ Robin Burger in TX
April 21, 2024

Shopped at Tipton Hurst in Arkansas

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"Great website...extremely user-friendly. Easy and fast. Thank you!"
~ Kent Beaty in OK
April 27, 2024

Shopped at The Finery Jackson in ...
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