Fedex and UPS prices are increasing in 2015. The new pricing model takes into account the size of the box shipped instead of just the weight. For example, to ship a women's shoulder bag may cost 40% more to ship.
How does this affect retailers? One may wish to reduce package sizes and consider using USPS instead. This may also help slow Amazon's encroachment on Main Street, mom & pop stores. However, some people think it will giv Amazon an additional advantage.
Usher in the New Year with glamour and grace when you set the table with Vista Alegre's regal Anna tableware
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December 19, 2014
December 19, 2014
March March 2, Monday, 6:00 p.m. Wines of Spain and Portugal Kelly Campbell, $48.00 Spain and Portugal each have their own distinct classic wines. We’ll taste four excellent wines with food bites while learning what makes each one special. Gary Nicely will join Kelly sharing a delicious Chorizo stuffed piquillo pepper with almond saffron romesco sauce.
March 4, Wednesday, 6:00 p.m. Signs of Spring ...
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December 19, 2014
December 19, 2014
Instructors Kelly Campbell (Nicely) has over 20 years of experience in the wine industry that includes teaching and selling wine. During her tenure with B&T distributing she shared with restaurant staff her knowledge, helping them to appreciate and sell wine. Over the past 20 years, she has taught wine tasting with chef Gary Nicely at the Glass Bazaar as well as hosting numerous wine dinners at local restaurants including Naples Italian Restaurant. Her extensive travels to major wine making ...
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December 16, 2014
December 16, 2014
Your cakes & pies will look extra special this Holiday season when you present it under this elegant “Boleira” Covered Cake Plate by Vista Alegre.
Your cakes & pies will look extra special this Holiday season when you present it under this elegant “Boleira” Covered Cake Plate by Vista Alegre.
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December 15, 2014
December 15, 2014
Does where you live determine what you crave? The Times reports that your city likely influences what you crave and buy. For example, people in San Diego buy 83% more dinnerware then the national average.
Your cakes & pies will look extra special this Holiday season when you present it under this elegant “Boleira” Covered Cake Plate by Vista Alegre.
Your cakes & pies will look extra special this Holiday season when you present it under this elegant “Boleira” Covered Cake Plate by Vista Alegre.
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December 9, 2014
December 9, 2014
New feature: you can now add pictures for each SKU.
Have you ever wanted to show how a product looks in different colors? Now you can: just add the item, then add a SKU for each color it comes in. Then, add a picture for that SKU.
In the example above, Persnickety, a store in Mississippi, added a color swatch for each SKU.
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December 8, 2014
December 8, 2014
The fun and whimsical designs of the Cheers collection set a festive mood at any gathering. Each glass in the set of 4 is precision-etched with a different yet coordinating design. The dots, lines, and swirls are also distinctive, so each of your guests can easily identify their glass. Each set of Insulated glasses features a classic shape that is perfect for either hot or cold beverages. The glasses have a double-layer insulated design so that when they're used for hot beverages, the outside is...
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December 8, 2014
December 8, 2014
Need an excuse to buy some Abita Beer? Its so you can use it in your meatloaf! Today's ?#?MondayMeal? recipe is provided by Mexi Cajun seasoning. You can pick up Mexi-Cajun products in store or online: https://delta.bridgecatalog.com/result…/Mexi-Cajun_Seasoning
1/4 red onion, chopped
1/2 bell pepper, chopped
1lb ground beef
1 T worcestershire sauce
1 tsp salt
1 T MexiCajun Seasoning
3 T breadcrumbs
1 egg
1/4 cup Abita Amber
ketchup (optional)
In a large bowl, season ground meat with ...
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December 7, 2014
December 7, 2014
"Even the selection at a classic big-box retailer with hundreds of thousands of items doesn’t seem that wide anymore, compared to the Web," reports Niraj Shah in the Wall Street Journal.
"Shoppers now take for granted the concept of access to a deep range of goods... It’s hard to win these days without offering a wide variety."
Full article:
http://www.wsj.com/articles/wake-up-brick-and-mortar-retailers-1416874241
At Bridge, we're helping independent retailers offer 10,000s of items to...
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November 24, 2014
November 24, 2014
A great gift for gadget lovers: The ultimate 2-in-1, Slice&Sharpen by Joseph Joseph allows you to quickly and easily sharpen your knives prior to cutting food with the integrated sharpener.
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November 20, 2014
November 20, 2014
The latest additions to Joseph Joseph's 100 collection will be perfect for Thanksgiving or Christmas. The high quality stainless steel Elevate Carving Set will make serving up a stylish treat, while the Stretch 100 is the perfect base for any hot bowls or pans.
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November 17, 2014
November 17, 2014
The innovative design of Joseph Joseph's Nest 9 allows the individual elements within the set to be stacked together, occupying the absolute minimum amount of space, but still providing 9 essential color-coded food preparation items.
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November 13, 2014
November 13, 2014
The Godinger Aspen Gallery Trays prove that it’s all about presentation when you’re entertaining. These simple trays have a stylish art deco appeal that complements any décor while creating a festive sparkle at your party. You make an impressive entrance walking in with this shimmering platter when it is set with delicious cocktails or appetizers.
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November 6, 2014
November 6, 2014
Joseph Joseph's Twin-Cut was featured in the This Old House Top 100 products of the year list!
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November 6, 2014
November 6, 2014
Created by a renowned architect, Vista Alegre's Olhar o Brazil collection is a colorful and authentic tribute to the local culture.
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November 4, 2014
November 4, 2014
GEFU's SPIRALFIX spiral cutter: the must-have kitchen tool for the modern way of enjoying veggies. The SPIRALFIX transforms countless types of vegetables into delicious veggie "spaghetti" - easily and effortlessly. Carrots, courgettes, cucumbers, radishes, beetroots and even potatoes appear as culinary highlights on each plate. The SPIRALFIX offers four widths of cut to choose from, so there are no limits to your imagination in vegetable cuisine.
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November 3, 2014
November 3, 2014
Philip Whitney has established a history and reputation of producing the finest frames. Rich, impeccably detailed design moldings, crafted into superbly fashioned frames, then finished to perfection with their regal velvet backings. Each in it's own distinctive way becomes an object of great pride in one's own home or office, or as a gift. Shown here styles from the Vintage collection.
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October 30, 2014
October 30, 2014
The shape of the Harmony bowl by Lynn Chase is a replica of the bowl from the Chinese Han Dynasty and is an amazing 15 inch in diameter; very difficult to duplicate today. Hence each bowl is hand made in Portugal. The red, yellow and blue "dental" marks are reminiscent of a design element used in early 18th century European porcelain. As an avid wildlife conservationist, Lynn's art depicts species from the 7 continents. An Axis deer from India, a Panda from China, a Cockatoo parrot from ...
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