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September 3, 2021 Is Inflation Hurting Your Store?
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Is Inflation Hurting Your Store?
September 3, 2021
In the news each day, there are reports of price increases (inflation) that average 4%. When a product's price increases 4% or 45%, this often hurts a retailer. Reason: the retailer may not know about this price change till after it has sold the item. Therefore, the retailer sold the item at 45% less than what it should have. If the item is a special order and the retailer does not have it in stock, it may barley make a profit on the order. 

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September 2, 2021 Vietri Fauna Flora At Glassworks!
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Vietri Fauna Flora At Glassworks!
September 2, 2021
Click here to shop for Vietri Fauna on our Glassworks website.

Dinnertime freshness, handsponged (a painting technique) in Umbria, Italy. The pictured Fauna Flora Assorted Salad Plates outline the delicate simplicity of nature’s greenery to depict what is commonly found during the hunt (la caccia) in Umbria. Made of Dishwasher and Microwave safe Terra Bianca. Terra Bianca is a type of Italian clay known as the perfect canvas when it comes to pottery, as it makes colors more vibrant. ...
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August 31, 2021 New Feature: More Easily Manage a Gift Registry
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New Feature: More Easily Manage a Gift Registry
August 31, 2021
Your Bridge has a new feature that lets you more quickly manage your registries. You can now see all four pages that relate to a gift registry: 
  • Registry List
  • Edit Registry
  • Gift Purchases
  • Accounting

Please note: you (the merchant) can only see this sub navigation when you are logged in.

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August 31, 2021 Everyday Kitchen and Dining Accessories
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Everyday Kitchen and Dining Accessories
August 31, 2021
This organic variegated earth tone woven placemat made from natural vines with swirled woodgrain beads brings offbeat rustic elegance to the table. Decorative and are heat resistant for kitchen countertops, hot dishes, pots and pans. Set of 4.

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August 26, 2021 Celebrate With Juliska Champagne Glasses From Glassworks!
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Celebrate With Juliska Champagne Glasses From Glassworks!
August 26, 2021
Is it time for a celebratory champagne? Raise a Juliska champagne glass and toast to better, bubbly days ahead!
Click here to shop for Juliska Champagne items on this website.
Pictured is the Heritage Collectors Set of Flutes. For when nothing but the best will do, this set of four champagne flutes features a different signature motif for each hand-blown piece of ethereal glass to create a set that is as beautiful, unique, and harmonious. Makes a perfect gift for weddings or for anyone ...
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August 26, 2021 Bridge Welcomes Golden Rabbit
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Bridge Welcomes Golden Rabbit
August 26, 2021
We are pleased to announce that Golden Rabbit has joined Bridge and the Smart Products program.

Golden Rabbit is a leading manufacturer of enamelware dinnerware, kitchenware, and cookware. From oven to table to dishwasher, Golden Rabbit Enamelware is fully functional without forgetting the fun.

Golden Rabbit and its 678 products are ready for syncing.

View the Golden Rabbit offering on Bridge here:
https://goldenrabbit.bridgecatalog.com/collections.cfm/GoldenRabbit

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August 21, 2021 It's Your Business to Be Happy
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It's Your Business to Be Happy
August 21, 2021
"Are you happy?” That’s a question you may ask yourself. Your parents and friends also likely inquire (I hope!).  While it may seem flaky to say, happiness is important. This topic was the subject of Dr. Edward Diener, who passed away in April of this year. Dr. Diener, who studied happiness and earned the moniker “Dr. Happiness,” reported that happiness often correlates with social relationships, being with others, and not being alone. 

Reading his ...
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August 18, 2021 HFN: Bridge Experiences Record Growth
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HFN: Bridge Experiences Record Growth
August 18, 2021
Happy to see industry publication HFN sharing Bridge's growth with its readers. 

Read the article at HFN:

https://www.hfndigital.com/industry-news/bridge-boasts-record-surge-in-membership/
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August 18, 2021 You Weren’t Born to Update Your Website
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You Weren’t Born to Update Your Website
August 18, 2021
This advertisement reminded me of our goal at Bridge: save you time. You weren’t born to update your website.  Many retailers report that Bridge cuts their website maintenance by 80%—which means 80% less time in front of a computer.  

We save Kenny Cohen, owner of Contemporary Concepts in Pittsburgh, PA, hundreds of hours each year.  He remarked about Bridge:

"When we switched to Bridge Store, we cut our website maintenance costs by 86%. Instead of ...
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August 12, 2021 Zafferano Cordless Lamps At Glassworks!
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Zafferano Cordless Lamps At Glassworks!
August 12, 2021
 With 13 bold & beautiful color options, its sleek portable design, and cordless convenience, the Zafferano Polidina Pro lamp is perfect for almost any space, indoors or outdoors (powder-coated finishes). Charging the Poldina Pro is as simple as placing it on its pad when not in use, then enjoy 9+ hours of cordless illumination. The fully charged lamp may remain on the charging cradle without damaging the battery. A 2.2w/188 lumens/3000K LED bulb is ...
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August 12, 2021 Beatriz Ball’s PIELES Croc Pieces Raise the Bar in Barware
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Beatriz Ball’s PIELES Croc Pieces Raise the Bar in Barware
August 12, 2021
The sparkling handmade items in Beatriz Ball PIELES Croc Collection are sophisticated, rich in textures, and add cool modern décor to any table. They make a luxurious grouping for the bar, too.

The PIELES Croc ice bucket, in Beatriz Ball's signature sand-cast metal, is alive with realistic surface detail, and is beautifully hand-polished to a brilliant shine. The shapely piece is textured inside and out and includes built-in handles for easy lifting. Works beautifully with the ...
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August 7, 2021 We're SaaS-y
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We're SaaS-y
August 7, 2021
Historically, a young tech company like ours would go out and get a seed investor, then build up to venture capital (VC) money, do a few rounds of that, and then go public—and then down the road, take some private equity money. In sum, at various points, we’d need to fill our tank with funds from different sources. 

That’s changing.  In today’s market, everyone wants to invest and be a part of the software-as-a-service (SaaS) revolution (our space!). Private ...
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August 6, 2021 HTI RETAILER MEMBERSHIP
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HTI RETAILER MEMBERSHIP
August 6, 2021
HTI is an association that facilitates the opportunity to build better relationships between our 125 independent kitchenware retailer members and over 200 housewares vendor members. These improved relationships lead to a financially beneficial relationship between retailer & vendor businesses. Our vendors provide our retailer members with discounts and benefits that only an organization with substantial buying power can negotiate and obtain.
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August 5, 2021 Vietri Rustic Garden Planters At Glassworks!
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Vietri Rustic Garden Planters At Glassworks!
August 5, 2021
Click here to shop for Vietri Rustic Garden Planters on this website.

The Rustic Garden Planters are handsculpted in Italy, and are a beautiful way to bring Italian style to your home through small accents. VIETRI uses natural earthenware clay that is indigenous to Italy, Terra Cotta Earthenware. It is the most durable earthenware of the highest quality on the market today, using the best glazes and firing at the highest temperatures. With earthenware clay they are able to get variations in ...
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August 5, 2021 Do You Want to Meet Like-Minded Retailers?
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Do You Want to Meet Like-Minded Retailers?
August 5, 2021
You own a successful retail shop. Would you like to meet other successful store owners? HTI is a good spot to start. 

HTI is an association that helps build better relationships between 125 independent kitchenware retailers. HTI helps stores:
  • Connect with other store leaders.
  • Share insights and solutions about retail.
  • Learn about over 200 housewares vendor members.
  • Succeed financially.
  • Receive discounts.  HTI negotiates and obtains vendor discounts and provides 
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August 3, 2021 August Alfresco
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August Alfresco
August 3, 2021
Hello August! Celebrate summer with a floral & woven summer tablescape matched with your favorite wine, cutleries, and napkins all in this space-saving kitchen caddy centerpiece.


CALAISIO
natural elegance, extraordinary durability
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August 2, 2021 80 pound dumbbells
80 pound dumbbells
August 2, 2021
SMRTFT understands that strength and conditioning at home needs to be as efficient and effective as possible. Thats why we have begun to share our journey with you. Whether you are a professional athlete, weekend warrior or a stay at home parent we strive to give you the best of what you need to achieve your fitness goals when and where you want it.
Join the SMRTFT way of life! View Post
July 30, 2021 Press Release: Bridge Membership Surges 50%
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Press Release: Bridge Membership Surges 50%
July 30, 2021
For Immediate Release

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MEMBERSHIP SURGES 50% IN E-COMMERCE COMMUNITY
Online Shopping Boom Drives Retail Industry to Team Up On Bridge

NEW YORK, NY, July 30, 2021 – Bridge, an e-commerce community, reported a record increase in membership as the pandemic continued to rattle the retail landscape. In the last 12 months, 275 retail stores joined Bridge, bringing the total membership to more than 826 stores—a 50% increase. ...
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July 30, 2021 Beatriz Ball’s ORGANIC PEARL Nova Bowls Shine Brightly
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Beatriz Ball’s ORGANIC PEARL Nova Bowls Shine Brightly
July 30, 2021
In the field of astronomy, “nova” refers to a star that suddenly becomes thousands of times brighter and then gradually fades to its original intensity. In the realm of tableware, our ORGANIC PEARL Nova bowl shines brightly always.

Rimmed in sparkling metallic beads, enhanced by richly organic surfaces--and some featuring flirty curves-- Nova bowls embody good design ... with unmistakable Beatriz Ball flair. Equally at home with your casual dinnerware or dressed up for a party.&...
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July 29, 2021 New P.J. Salvage Cloudy Days Collection At Cheeks!
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New P.J. Salvage Cloudy Days Collection At Cheeks!
July 29, 2021
Brand new for your Fall and late Summer wardrobe, check out the P.J. Salvage Cloudy Days collection at Cheeks. Reminiscent of the sky on a partly cloudy day, the pattern is white and shades of blue that PJS calls "Denim". Pictured are the henley top and the pant, but shorts, a tank, and a robe are also available. As is the norm for P.J. Salvage, the pieces are very soft, cozy, and comfy. Stop at either Cheeks to get yours! 

Click here to see store info on our Cheeks website.

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