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September 5, 2023 Nice to See Customer Replies to Our ‘Thank You for Shopping Local’ Emails
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Nice to See Customer Replies to Our ‘Thank You for Shopping Local’ Emails
September 5, 2023
A shopper, Joshua Looby, shared this reply to the email he received after placing an order on our Shop Local platform:

"Thank you, Jason, I love small business it's the backbone of the country and the world really. It's nice to see this level of care and customer service that most large-scale companies have forgotten about."

Joshua made a purchase at Thalia and Dahlia, an indie retailer in Ohio. After placing his order, Joshua received an email from Jason Solarek, Shop Local...
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September 5, 2023 2 Bowl Condiment Server
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2 Bowl Condiment Server
September 5, 2023
Two traditional condiment server bowls with a contemporary eco-chic makeover. The exquisite glass crescent-shaped bowls are perfect for serving sliced fruits, sweets, nuts, and other condiments. In keeping with the glass' crescent shape, the pattern also features a lovely bowl that is skillfully and creatively woven. Due to its sturdy tropical vine construction, which resists distortion when submerged in water, it can easily be hand-washed with mild dish soap to remove the grime or dirt that has...
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September 3, 2023 Jugaad’a Do What Jugaad’a Do 🚀
How limited resources can motivate teams to accomplish goals and breed solutions.
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Jugaad’a Do What Jugaad’a Do 🚀
How limited resources can motivate teams to accomplish goals and breed solutions.
September 3, 2023
India last month joined three other countries in the exclusive club that has put a craft on the moon. What’s unique about India’s accomplishment is that it did this at a fraction of what the U.S. spends on space exploration, shares Ben Cohen in The Wall St. Journal. While the U.S.’s NASA program has a $24b budget, India’s ISRO (Indian Space Research Organisation) budget is just $1.3b. India, which started its space program in 1963, is able to do more with less because of ...
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September 1, 2023 Why Keep Old Registries?
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Why Keep Old Registries?
September 1, 2023
A retail client recently decided they'd like to delete some past wedding registries to "save money."  This raises the question, "Does deleting old registries save money?"  We assessed the question and found that deleting old registries likely doesn’t save a retailer money. The reason is that it costs more to replicate our automated marketing efforts with more costly manual efforts.  

Let's cover some basics:
  • You can store two registries for free in
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August 31, 2023 New Feature: Registry Overview Page
How to view information about a registry on one page.
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New Feature: Registry Overview Page
How to view information about a registry on one page.
August 31, 2023
Your Shop Local Store has a new feature: We've made it easier for you and your registrants to view an overview of a registry. There is now a new Registry Overview page that displays information about a registry at a glance. 

Previously, you or your registrant would need to visit different registry-related pages to view many of these links. This feature reduces the number of clicks needed to access pages.

The Registry Overview page displays the following information...
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August 31, 2023 Specialty Serving Pieces
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Specialty Serving Pieces
August 31, 2023
We adore this distinctive specialty dish that is ideal for presenting nuts, garnishes, and sauces @calaisio.  It's a wonderful rustic serving tray woven from organic wild vines with removable porcelain dish for a quick and easy refill to help showcase your feast in style. This three-section serving dish with dividers makes entertaining much more enjoyable and easier. Available @rosseandassociates
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August 31, 2023 Glass Snack and Condiment Bowls
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Glass Snack and Condiment Bowls
August 31, 2023
Handmade from biodegradable exotic vines, this meticulously textured crescent-shaped bowl has a glass insert and provides a stunning presentation for casual dinners or more formal events. You can chill this adorable woven basket with glass insert in the refrigerator before using it to make sure that some of your favorite foods, which are best served cold, stay chilly at the table. How awesome is that?


CALAISIO
natural elegance, extraordinary durability



 
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August 30, 2023 Is Money the Means or the Ends?
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Is Money the Means or the Ends?
August 30, 2023
“We don’t make movies to make money, we make money to make more movies.”
~ Walt Disney

I read this quote in ‘Show Your Work’ and wondered how it applied to our mission here at Shop Local. I asked my team and they submitted their interpretations.  One colleague even used an AI tool.  

Team Submissions:
“We don't make Shop Local to make money, we make money to sustain Indie Stores.”
~ Jim

"We didn't make this software just to ...
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August 30, 2023 An Unchanged Design
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An Unchanged Design
August 30, 2023
When mother nature gets it right from the start, she knows better than to continuously improve upon her own design. That is probably why the nautilus has remained virtually unchanged in over 500 million years and is considered to be a living fossil. The artists at Herend know perfection when they see it, so they have decided to simply add some Herend-style flourishes such as dramatic gold fishnet and touches of pearlized paint to further highlight the beautiful details of this animal. View Post
August 30, 2023 Beautiful Hostess Gift or Housewarming Presents
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Beautiful Hostess Gift or Housewarming Presents
August 30, 2023
Add a little extra personality to the table with artisanal influence in this woven bowl paired with glass insert. Handcrafted from sustainably sourced natural vines, its beautiful handmade quality is prized for its durability exhibiting warm rustic earth tones. They`re one of the most useful kitchen accessories you can give as a gift. Includes 2QT bowl. Also available in 4QT.


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natural elegance, extraordinary durability



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August 29, 2023 Celebrate the Simple, Delicious Pleasures of Good Pie
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Celebrate the Simple, Delicious Pleasures of Good Pie
August 29, 2023
The best comfort food is delivered hot and fresh to your table, including this iconic circular pie dish from Pyrex with a convenient, heat-resistant, woven tray. Its earthy tone, created by sturdy organic vines, makes it ideal for any country, rustic, or American-style home environment. Have a wonderful dessert filled with love and sweetness!


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natural elegance, extraordinary durability



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August 28, 2023 New Feature: More Easily Access Key Registry Content
How to quickly find and navigate to popular registry-related services.
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New Feature: More Easily Access Key Registry Content
How to quickly find and navigate to popular registry-related services.
August 28, 2023
Your Shop Local Store has a new feature: We've made it easier to access important registry-related services and content. This feature reduces the number of clicks needed to perform actions and access pages.

In the Master Bar of your Store, there is now a Registry icon. This icon’s drop-down includes many of the popular registry-related services your business likely uses. Previously, you would need to visit the Management Home page to view many of these links. 

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August 27, 2023 The Perfect Woven Salad Bowl For Lush Greens
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The Perfect Woven Salad Bowl For Lush Greens
August 27, 2023
When serving salads at dinner parties and family get-togethers, you can add a dash of organic style to any gathering space by using this lovely serving bowl with a glass insert. An essential addition to your collection of kitchenware. It has a warm appearance and is fashioned from organic exotic vines, ideal for serving vibrant greens. The vine eventually turns from its original cream hue to a nut brown as it ages organically.  A breath-taking change from the wonders of nature. Available in...
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August 25, 2023 Make a statement!! Introducing Red Vetro Gold !
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Make a statement!! Introducing Red Vetro Gold !
August 25, 2023
Beautiful red glass hand etched and painted with gold highlights. Add to your Vetro Gold Collection or when you need an elegant addition to your table.

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August 25, 2023 Tableware Today: 3 Brands Promote the Shop Local Platform
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Tableware Today: 3 Brands Promote the Shop Local Platform
August 25, 2023
We're happy to see three brands promote the Shop Local platform in Tableware Today's August/September 2023 issue.

The brands promoting Shop Local include:
  • Bordallo Pinheiro
  • Carmel Ceramica
  • Vista Alegre

In the advertisement, the brand displays our ShopLocal.org logo.  
  • A brand shows the logo so that retailers know they can easily sell the products shown.
  • When a brand offers our Brand Syncing service, a retailer can instantly display the brand's entire product catalog
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August 25, 2023 Elegant Woven Salad Bowl for the Table
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Elegant Woven Salad Bowl for the Table
August 25, 2023
Serve up salads during casual family meals and dinner parties alike with this woven salad bowl. Crafted from organic wild exotic vines, this 2Qt bowl showcases a glass insert silhouette and a natural brown finish for a warm and modern look. Nothing compares to hosting family and friends in this natural, rustic setting.  Available in 4Qt as well.


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natural elegance, extraordinary durability



 
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August 24, 2023 New Feature: Brands Can Add an Opening Order
How to update your brands' wholesale terms by adding an opening order.
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New Feature: Brands Can Add an Opening Order
How to update your brands' wholesale terms by adding an opening order.
August 24, 2023
Your Shop Local Store has a new feature: A brand can now add an opening order amount to its Wholesale Terms. 

In the example shown, we see the Wholesale Terms section for Juliska. In this section, Juliska can update the opening order amounts for both of the brands it distributes. These amounts will be shown to retailers that wish to add Juliska or Capucine de Wulf to their accounts.

If you are a brand, please follow these steps to add your opening order amount:
  1. Log in to your Shop
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August 24, 2023 MUST HAVE KITCHEN ESSENTIALS
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MUST HAVE KITCHEN ESSENTIALS
August 24, 2023
Everyone feels special when they are served with gourmet food with a beautiful presentation. Serve delicious casseroles with Pyrex baking dish dressed in this most aesthetic appealing woven basket tray by Calaisio. Handcrafted by master artisans, its natural heat resistant characteristics bring both function and style to your table. Basket includes 2Qt rectangular Pyrex dish.  Also available in 3QT & 4Qt.


CALAISIO
natural elegance, extraordinary durability


 
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August 23, 2023 Show Off a Centerpiece Dessert
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Show Off a Centerpiece Dessert
August 23, 2023
Go all-out with this unique woven bowl showcasing your favorite homemade creation. Its added decorative texture handcrafted from natural vines comes with a fitted glass insert that will make your desserts look extra special. Available in 4Qt and 1.5 Qt


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natural elegance, extraordinary durability



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August 23, 2023 This Beaded Placemat Make Everyday a Party
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This Beaded Placemat Make Everyday a Party
August 23, 2023
Serve drinks and entertain guests on this decorative woven placemat embellished with orange wood beads. With this sophisticated rustic placemat, you can enhance your everyday table setting and show off your entertaining style. It is made by hand from organic vines which have natural earthy tones and has a clear lacquer coating for easy cleaning. The placemat does not warp when brushed and cleaned with water and gentle soap. Because each placemat is made of natural materials and handcrafted by ...
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