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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 Shop Local Helps Indie Merchants in Delaware Get Google Sales Leads 🔍
How Shop Local helps 2 retailers rank on page 1 of Google in Delaware
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Shop Local Helps Indie Merchants in Delaware Get Google Sales Leads 🔍
How Shop Local helps 2 retailers rank on page 1 of Google in Delaware
April 4, 2024
Indie stores have the best chance of ranking highly in Google when they use Shop Local. Merchants know this because of their page 1 rankings and how they beat big-box stores in search tests, such as for Delaware results. 

These Shop Local retailers located in Delaware appear on page one of Google due to their Shop Local Store: 
  1. Wooden Indian in Rehoboth Beach
  2. Mod Cottage in Rehoboth Beach

How we conducted this study:
We Googled "wedding registry Delaware."

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April 4, 2024 CHEERS TO 5 YEARS!!!🥂
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CHEERS TO 5 YEARS!!!🥂
April 4, 2024
Please celebrate with us as we anniversary our 5th year of business.  Enjoy flowing bubbly, delicious foods, live jazz, and celebrate with us!  Also, enjoy 25% off your evening purchases

Date: May 8
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April 4, 2024 Green Accents for Your Table
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Green Accents for Your Table
April 4, 2024
We're feeling a bit green today with our Majolica collection. a single hand painted green leaf plate is accented by 2 green plates from Robert Haviland & C. Parlon. A grape leaf tureen and stand sits on the table also from our Majolica collection. View Post
April 4, 2024 Congrats to March 2024's Top Performers
Gold medal winners: The Ivy House, Herend, Five Gold Monkeys, and SMEG
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Congrats to March 2024's Top Performers
Gold medal winners: The Ivy House, Herend, Five Gold Monkeys, and SMEG
April 4, 2024
Congratulations to the following members for being the top gift registry performers in March 2024:

Top-3 Retailers
🥇 The Ivy House in Dallas, TX
🥈 Babcock Gifts in Memphis, TN
🥉 P.S. The Letter in Fort Worth, TX

Top-3 Gift Registry Brands
🥇 Herend
🥈 Juliska
🥉 Vietri

Top-3 Retail Movers
🥇 Five Gold Monkeys in Mobile, AL / +960%
🥈 Inside Irwin's in Spartanburg, SC / +630%
🥉 Alioto's in Oak Park, IL / +623%

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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 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 Our Favorite Masters Watch Party Products!
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Our Favorite Masters Watch Party Products!
April 3, 2024
A little birdie told us there is a golfing event happening next week…so we decided to round up our favorite products for the perfect Masters watch party! View Post
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
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 Abstract Grid!
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Abstract Grid!
April 3, 2024
Embrace the modern geometric design and fun summer colors with our Abstract Grid linens!

A cotton print featuring beautiful hues of greens, blues and turquoise, this collection is available as napkins, runners, and tablecloths. View Post
April 3, 2024 Software Review: Gift Reggie
21 ways Gift Reggie is making it difficult for gift givers, registrants, and merchants
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Software Review: Gift Reggie
21 ways Gift Reggie is making it difficult for gift givers, registrants, and merchants
April 3, 2024
Our registry service handles 80,000 gift and wedding registries. We often come across other registry software and can see how it's affecting  the merchant that is using it. 

While eating breakfast and browsing the web via my phone, I recently came across RFD, a merchant in Albany, NY, that uses Gift Reggie (an app that is added to a Shopify Store).

I observed 21 problems while reviewing the merchant's registry service.  I initially wrote the issues down on a paper tablecloth...
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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 2, 2024 You'll Love This Spring's Breakfast Bread Basket
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You'll Love This Spring's Breakfast Bread Basket
April 2, 2024
Freshly made bread served in this woven bread basket, which adds decoration to any table or buffet presentation, is very comforting to the heart and stomach. This bread basket is made from organic climbing vines with a great texture and adds to the ambience of a delicious breakfast. It comes in lovely natural rustic colors. Available in 2 sizes.


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natural elegance, extraordinary durability



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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 31, 2024 Handwoven Elegance and Pastel Perfection for Easter
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Handwoven Elegance and Pastel Perfection for Easter
March 31, 2024
Calaisio's nature-inspired 15-inch woven placemats, crafted from organic forest vines, are a unique way to bring the best hunt to the table. Ideal as the background for your special easter dinner. Available in four sets. Enjoy your Easter!


CALAISIO
natural elegance, extraordinary durability



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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 Shop Local Helps Indie Merchants in Pennsylvania Get Google Sales Leads 🔍
How Shop Local helps 4 retailers rank on page 1 of Google in Pennsylvania
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Shop Local Helps Indie Merchants in Pennsylvania Get Google Sales Leads 🔍
How Shop Local helps 4 retailers rank on page 1 of Google in Pennsylvania
March 29, 2024
Indie stores have the best chance of ranking highly in Google when they use Shop Local. Merchants know this because of their page 1 rankings and how they beat big-box stores in search tests, such as for Pennsylvania results. 

These Shop Local retailers located in Pennsylvania appear on page one of Google due to their Shop Local Store: 
  1. Contemporary Concepts in Pittsburgh
  2. Glassworks and Feathers and Cheeks in Pittsburgh
  3. Live With It by Lora Hobbs in Peckville
  4. Over the Moon
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