September is NationalHoneyMonth - What better way to celebrate than with PROUNA MyHoneyBee collection, jeweled with authentic SwarovskiCrystals
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September 22, 2016
September 22, 2016
My recent column from Tableware Today Magazine: Using Facebook Messenger
More than 89% of users access Facebook on their mobile devices and check Facebook an average of 14 times a day. These folks have an intimate relationship with Facebook Messenger. Did you know you can create personal relationships with your customers by reaching out to them on Facebook Messenger? Are you even using Facebook Messenger in your business? And what exactly is Facebook Messenger anyway?
Here's a new idea for Fall weddings! Use our beautiful VENTO Sasha Basket (sm) for the flower girls to fill with as many blooms as you choose. When finished, you have a wonderful lustrous serving piece that is now filled with memories! Item #6669 $71
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September 21, 2016
September 21, 2016
Who is opening more stores? Bed Bath & Beyond. The article makes a neat insight by comparing what items can be found in its website and amazons, and then comparing the prices on each site. BBB is reported as having prices that are 13% more.
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September 19, 2016
September 19, 2016
Today product development visited the glass factory that makes our Vetro collection. It is amazing that each piece is hand-etched then hand painted in gold, sterling silver or platinum.
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September 2, 2016
Meet Vietri's Master Artisan Stefano Roselli on November 2, from 4pm to 8pm. Watch Stefano turn clay into objects of beauty. He will personalize your purchases with Italian phrases or greetings of your own then signed by the Mastro himself. Come in and purchase early and receive 20% off your purchases, September 1 thru November 1. Use promo code STEFANO and receive the discount online.
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September 2, 2016
September 2, 2016
The Sardine collection by Bordallo Pinheiro results from a collaboration between the Earthenware Factory of Caldas da Rainha, founded in 1884 by Raphael Bordallo Pinheiro, and EGEAC/ Municipality of Lisbon. Available in over 20 designs, these are quickly becoming the hottest collectible item as each year designs will be retired and new versions added.
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August 27, 2016
August 27, 2016
Facebook for Retail
Back in the day (aka 2000s) people thought that everyone would setup their own personalized web pages...and they started to. We had lots of blogs, and MySpace, which let you customize your page and set backgrounds, etc.
But then ...something stopped this trend in its tracks: Facebook. It standardized everyone's web page. And if you didn't want to join in, you were left out.
What if there was a service like Facebook, but for businesses? In other words, do we need all these...
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August 25, 2016
August 25, 2016
"WHEN SHOULD I REGISTER ?"
If you are PLANNING TO GET MARRIED or are RECENTLY ENGAGED ??? ... and if you are wondering WHEN TO REGISTER ??? ... The 3-Part Answer is simple: ... (1) Register WHEN YOU ARE READY ... and don't let anyone push you; ... (2) If possible, REGISTER NOW (and we hope that doesn't sound like a "push") --- because it is NEVER TOO EARLY to get a start (even if the Wedding is next year) because there will be ENGAGEMENT GIFTS and HOLIDAY GIFTS ... and NEW HOME GIFTS ... and even...
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August 21, 2016
August 21, 2016
Always remember when preparing to entertain: In the right vessel, your food becomes art. Our double shell bowl can even make plain old chips and salsa look luxurious!
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August 20, 2016
August 20, 2016
New arrivals from Nora Fleming...Butter Dish and a Salt and Pepper! Add some fun to your kitchen!
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August 18, 2016
August 18, 2016
See Annieglass at the NY NOW Show! You should see our new MOD Collection! You should see Petal! AND You should take advantage of the last show specials of the season!
NY NOW August 21st - 24th New location Booth 3010 Javits Center New York, NY
NY NOW Richard Cohen Collection 200 Lexington Ave, Suite 801 New York, NY
New feature: you can now customize the About Our Registry text.
Brides and customers see this text when they visit your gift registry home page.
You can write what makes your store unique for gift and bridal registries. Be sure to enter lots of keywords in this text, such as the cities and towns that you service.
To see a live example, see the custom text that William-Wayne & Co. entered here:
To edit your about registry text: 1. Login to your Bridge. 2. ...
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August 15, 2016
August 15, 2016
Have you ever suggested that someone in your store go to your website? Chances are it would be better if encouraged them to simply come back to your physical store. A recent study has shown that websites help stores best when the website drive traffic to the physical location - and not vice versa.
Excerpt:
"Customers who shop in stores tend to buy more, partly because they make more impulse purchases. And they're less likely to compare prices, because that's harder to do in store than online."
If you LOVE NEW YORK the way that we love New York, then this is the MUG FOR YOU !!! ...and you don't have to go to Madison Avenue to get it --- because this Mug is at Live With It in beautiful Northeastern PA !!! ... The Mug shown here is from the New Wave Caffe' Collection by Villeroy & Boch ... and is also available on this nice Website --- where you can actually Start-Up your own BRIDAL REGISTRY:
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Congrats to Michael Brezicky for being featured in Tableware Today. We enjoyed your advice. :)
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August 2, 2016
Did you know that retailers using Bridge sell 13% more than retailers that don't? That equals 13% more commission for you.
Join our webinar for sales reps and learn how you can get your 13% boost.
Jason Solarek will share stealth tips that will turn you into super-reps. Your stores will be amazed with how you help them.
Bridge is offering two training sessions -- one for each coast. Please choose which session works best for you:
When: Training 1: Wednesday, August 3, 2016 8:30 am EST Ideal for: East...
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July 18, 2016
July 18, 2016
Curious which suppliers are easy to work with? Look for the "Join us on Bridge" decal on showroom windows. Shown here: Kitchen 2 Table showroom.
Bridge is possible due to the support of Michael Brezicky, Jon Pearson, and Kitchen 2 Table's team. Thank you.
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July 14, 2016
July 14, 2016
2 Vietri Promotions at Glassworks!Take advantage of one or both of these great promotions from Vietri. 1. Receive 2 free dinner plates when you purchase 6 dinner plates. 2. Receive a matching Serving Spoon or Serving Fork ($45 value) when you purchase 6 five-piece Aladdin place settings. Limited time only.
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