In the next few months, each one of us will be stepping away from our desk or retail store to go do something very important. One of us will drive over to the local library, one of us to the town hall, and one of us to an elementary school in the area. But the common denominator is that we will all be waiting in a long line somewhere, maybe even outside in the cold, while the chilly wind brushes against our cheeks. We will all leave the comfort of our homes and warmth and put ourselves into this...
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Since we ❤️ retail at Shop Local, we’re happy to share that a Paris museum has documented the history of department stores over two centuries. Much of what we know today about retail from indie stores to Amazon dates back to these stores.
Instantly offer 1,250+ new products and save over 8 days in labor by Syncing with Non Sans Raison, Josephinenhütte, and Touch-MeL.
August 23, 2024
We are pleased to share that Maison3Amis' three new brands are now ready for Syncing. These popular brands will be a good addition to your 2024 holiday entertaining assortment.
Non Sans Raison, Touch-MeL, and Josephinenhütte join our network of 114 premium brands that Sync products with over 1,475 retailers.
About Non Sans Raison
Founded in 2008, Non Sans Raison is a French (Limoges) creator of high-quality porcelain tableware and art that is sold all over the world.&...
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Salisbury is proud to announce the release of the Talbot Manor pewter collection, now available on Shop Local. This exquisite new line of barware, tabletop, and home decor items combines timeless elegance with modern craftsmanship, making it a perfect addition to any home.
Inspired by the grandeur and charm of historic estates, the Talbot Manor collection by Salisbury brings a touch of sophistication to everyday living. Each piece in the collection is meticulously crafted from the finest ...
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We love these new pieces…Golden Pineapples; Gurglepot in Matte Pink;
Silver finish candleholders and one of a kind Seahorse pottery from our local potter!
Come see us…we’re open til 6 pm today!
Call us…we ship…843-497-0717
Many thanks!
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As I was looking for inspiration for an intro for our weekly team report to combat my writer's block (props to Jason because I don't know how he comes up with something new every week), I came across a Forbes article about Ace Hardware celebrating 100 years in business. The article's title caught my attention, so I decided to give it a read.
From Local Roots to Global Reach
The title of the article, "From Local Roots to Global Reach," resonated with what we do at Shop Local. ...
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FOR BRANDS AND RETAILERS
Your Shop Local Store has an updated feature: You can now easily view the whereabouts of a wholesale order. A member can view if the order has shipped, the carrier (e.g. UPS, FedEx, etc.), and the expected delivery date.
If you're a retailer, you can view the status of multiple shipments from different brands on one page. Without this feature, you'd need to visit, say, five different brand websites or carrier websites, log in, and search for this information.
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How we helped the #1 gift and children's store in Louisiana's Acadiana area offer 11,585 products effortlessly.
August 14, 2024
We are pleased to announce that Caroline & Company has joined Shop Local to grow its online business. Serving the Acadiana area for 27 years, Caroline & Company offers gifts, children’s clothing, home decor, furnishings, and more.
By using their Shop Local Store, Caroline & Company saved $11,585 and 17 weeks in labor on website product maintenance. The store will expand its online collection of gifts and home decor through the Syncing service. ...
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Indie stores that use our Syncing service avoided a 12% loss on 895 products.
August 13, 2024
In July, brands raised their prices on 895 products, producing an average price increase of 12%. If a retailer didn’t make these changes, these price increases would cost their store 12%.
Thankfully, indie stores using Shop Local have the updated price for these 895 products. They don’t lose 12%. The stores receive the updated prices instantly via our Syncing service.
About the Syncing Service
Syncing is a free service for retailers that is paid for by partner brands. ...
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A new tool to discover and connect with new retail partners easily.
August 9, 2024
FOR BRANDS
Your Shop Local Store has a new feature: We made it easier for your brand to identify new prospects. The new Prospects page helps your brand expand your network by connecting with new retailers on Shop Local.
The Prospects page is broken down into sections that help prospect for new retailers:
Retailers by Specialty
Shows retailers by their industry and specialty (ex: gift shops, home goods stores, jewelry stores, tableware stores, etc.).
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 🎁.
How a retailer used Shop Local marketing materials to promote their registry service on social media.
August 5, 2024
We're happy to see Potter's Wheel promote their Shop Local registry service on Facebook. They did a great job promoting their registry online, and you can too.
In the Facebook post, Potter's Wheel announced their new registry service by using a pre-made template. They added a QR code that leads to their registry home page. The store also added the link leading to their registry home page in the text of the post.
By promoting their service on social media, Potter's Wheel receives the ...
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Top-3 Retail Movers
🥇 Patrick's Fine Jewelry & Gifts in St. Francisville, LA / +1,040%
🥈 Adler's Jewelry in New Orleans, LA / +604%
🥉 Saint Street in Clarksville, ...
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How your business can communicate registry terms and conditions to your registrants.
July 31, 2024
Your Shop Local Store has a new feature: Your business can now choose to require registrants to agree to registry terms and conditions. If your business requires registrants to agree to terms and conditions, you can add your business's registry terms and conditions to your account.
Your registry terms and conditions will be displayed to the registrant in the following areas:
When a registrant signs up for a new registry, your terms and conditions will appear in a window that the
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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