Time. It's a concept that permeates every aspect of our lives, either consciously or not. From the small moments of our daily routines to the grandest, long-term plans, time shapes every facet of our lives.
“Yesterday is gone…”
It's weighed heavily on me recently, consuming my brain space in a desire to understand it in its entirety. To share, here is a short (but not at all complete) example of the train of thought from a night this week surrounding the idea of "time...
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Say Farewell to summer with Beatriz Ball's statement coastal melamine! Perfect for outdoors by the pool or on the patio or even down on the pier!
Beach house ready! Inspired by the artistry of Nature and designed by the award-winning Beatriz Ball, this striking white bowl is a sculptural interpretation of the scallop shell. With the substance, weight and appearance of ceramics, the VIDA Ocean Shell Large Bowl (White) is composed of luxury melamine and is designed for everyday ...
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Salisbury, a leading maker of metal giftware, is including a Shop Local flyer in its wholesale shipments to retailers. The flyer encourages the retailer to join Shop Local and Sync products with the company. This service instantly helps the retailer more easily sell what is in the box they just received.
The store is able to receive the box 📦 —> Sync with the brand📱—> and quickly sell the product to its customers 🎁.
Since 1764, Baccarat has been a creator of enchanting universes. From a small town in eastern France to a symbol of the art of celebration and French joie de vivre.
Join us in toasting 260 years of history, craftsmanship, and magical places.
In 1896, the first modern Summer Olympics in Greece marked a pivotal moment in athletic history. The Baccarat Harmonie Tumbler invites us to reflect on this historic convergence of sport and spirit. As the world anticipates the 2024 Olympics in France,...
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The Wall Street Journal recently shared how the used car market has improved in the last 20 years because much of it is now conducted online. When car buyers use the web, they’re more likely to save money (about 2%) and dealers can, in theory, make more with dynamic pricing (about 2%) thereby giving each party a win. Unlike 20 years ago, when we didn’t have smartphones, today 95% of used car purchases start online. While 31% of used car purchases were completely in-person, ...
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Maison3Amis will add 104 new products via versatile brand Touch-MeL.
July 30, 2024
We're pleased to share that Maison3Amis is adding Touch-MeL as a new Syncing brand.
We expect Touch-MeL products to be ready for Syncing by August 30th, 2024. We'll keep members posted about the actual date as we progress with the brand's boarding to our platform.
About Touch-MeL
Touch-MeL melamine products are an icon on tables throughout Europe and a real point of reference in the global tableware market. Offering the highest quality melamine and a dynamic product assortment, all ...
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VIETRI's flagship collection now comes in durable melamine, bringing the cheerful artistry of the Amalfi Coast to your home. Ultra-durable, super lightweight, and elegantly easy, Vietri's 100% melamine Campagna collection makes it perfect for for outdoor gatherings, dining al fresco, or meals with bambini (children). Stop in at the Shadyside store to see the collection. Click here to shop for Vietri Melamine Campagna on this website.
Also: Visit Glassworks and Cheeks and Feathers during ...
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Maison3Amis will offer1,200+ new products within 2 new brands, Non Sans Raison and Josephinenhütte.
July 23, 2024
We're pleased to share that well-known industry distributor Maison3Amis is adding two new Syncing brands to their popular assortment of tabletop and gift items:
Josephinenhütte - a historical Austrian glass producer.
Non Sans Raison - famous producer of Limoges porcelain.
About Josephinenhütte
Josephinenhütte was established in 1842 by Count Leopold von Schaffgotsch and named after his beloved wife, Josephine. The technical sophistication and beauty of the products ...
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Why only 30% of wedding gift givers will come into a store in 2030--and how we can help prepare for that
July 23, 2024
Tableware Today’s Editor Amy Stavis invited me to pen the Last Word column for the August / September issue. I start by comparing e-commerce trends for selling automobiles to selling dinner plates. Online sales in both industries have swelled in the last 25 years. (I entered the e-commerce business at the right time—in 2001.)
I predict that 70% of wedding registry gift givers will never set foot in a physical store by 2030. Currently, that number is at about 50%. If we do in fact ...
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Visit Glassworks and Cheeks and Feathers during the Annual Shadyside Sidewalk Sale, which takes place Wednesday, July 24th - Sunday, July 28th from 10 am to 6 pm each day. Come to Walnut Street and it's side streets next week to shop at your favorite stores and boutiques to find products at incredible discounts. Most local retail businesses will participate, offering up to 80% off regular retail. Savvy shoppers have flocked to the Sale for more than 30 years. Glassworks and Cheeks and ...
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Costa Nova, a leading maker of table and giftware, is including a Shop Local flyer in its orders shipped to retailers this summer. The flyer encourages the retailer to join Shop Local and Sync products with the company’s two brands, Costa Nova and Casafina. This service instantly helps the retailer more easily market and sell what is in the box they just received.
The store is able to receive the box 📦 —> Sync with the brand📱—> and quickly sell the ...
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New gift list makes it simple to see the top wedding gifts from a brand.
June 11, 2024
Your Shop Local Store has a new feature: A brand can now designate up to ten products to appear on a top-10 wedding gifts list. This lists helps a registrant more easily see the best products, add more products to their registry list, and receive more gifts—which translates into more sales for the retailer and brand.
In the example shown, we see the Top-10 Wedding Gifts list for LAFCO, a luxury candle and home fragrance brand. LAFCO can review the products on the list, adjust...
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Summer is here and it's time to refresh your outdoor entertaining pieces!
Picture this: a stylish and inviting space for casual outdoor gatherings,
delicious meals, and cherished moments on the patio or poolside shared with loved ones.
Refresh your outdoor space with these summer staples!
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A BICENTENNIAL BIRTHDAY REPRESENTS REMARKABLE LONGEVITY AND VISTA ALEGRE IS TAKING FULL ADVANTAGE of it with dozens of new pieces created specifically to commemorate the 200 anos occasion. “It’s a very important milestone and a time of reflection to see how far we’ve come and where we want to go,” says Daniel Silva, who helped bring the brand new luster here since he started the American subsidiary in 2012. Nuno Barra, Vista Alegre product development director and board ...
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I’m going to presume you know Taylor Swift, the pop superstar with widespread public appeal and a vast fan base, who has influenced not only the music industry, but popular culture, politics, and economics. Her recent $5 billion Eras tour had a fiscal impact greater than 50 countries. The Taylor Swift economy has reached every town in America, measured in national retail sales figures, global inflation, and municipal economic bumps where concerts were held. The Swift microeconomy reaches ...
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NUDE Glass, a modern glass producer, is joining Shop Local's 112 Syncing brand partners.
May 9, 2024
We're pleased to share that Nude Glass is joining the Syncing service.
We expect Nude Glass products to be ready for Syncing by June 10th, 2024. We'll keep members posted about the actual date as we progress with the brand's boarding to our platform.
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About NUDE Glass
NUDE Glass believes simple is beautiful. Simplicity, honest design, and hand craftsmanship are the guiding principles of all NUDE Glass products. Their portfolio of glassware is ...
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How online trends in the used car market parallel those in the wedding registry market. Online gift giving predicted to increase at the expense of in-store giving by 40% by 2030.
How online trends in the used car market parallel those in the wedding registry market. Online gift giving predicted to increase at the expense of in-store giving by 40% by 2030.
May 7, 2024
Jinjoo Lee in The Wall St. Journal shares how the used car market has improved in the last 20 years because much of it is now conducted online. When car buyers use the web, they are more likely to save money (saving about 2%), and dealers can, in theory, make more with dynamic pricing (about 2%)—thereby giving each party a win. Unlike 20 years ago, when we didn't have smartphones, today 95% of used car purchases start online. While 31% of used car purchases were completely in-person,...
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We're pleased to share that renowned cutlery brand Zwilling is joining the Syncing service.
We expect Zwilling products to be ready for Syncing by April 8th, 2024. We'll keep members posted about the actual date as we progress with the brand's boarding to our platform.
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About Zwilling
Zwilling was founded in Solingen, Germany in 1731 by Peter Henckels making it one of the oldest brands in the world today. Zwilling is part of the ...
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An exquisitely sculpted bunny, so lifelike one keeps anticipating a twitch or an exhale, rests among a sea of hand-molded flowers. From a simple piece of clay, talented hands roll, pinch, and combine layer upon layer to create meticulous, delicate blossoms. Exhibiting the unrivaled artistry of Herend, the resulting vignette is so realistic even mother nature herself might be fooled.
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