See our beautiful new patterns at the January markets:
Dallas - Ryan Associates, Trade Mart #2630
Atlanta - Werner Frank, Bldg. 2 #1200
Las Vegas - Collective Home, C-507
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Many brands are growing their DTC (D2C) channels, but a recent report by BMO Capital Markets suggests they may be a shooting themselves in the foot--which their retailers may be happy to hear. The report shares that wholesale is more profitable overall than selling direct.
A few things have enabled brands to grow their DTC aspirations:
Selling to customers via the brand's own e-commerce website.
Tracking customers using social media and ad networks (aka surveillance,
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Design an atmosphere made for gathering with handcrafted favorites made with love in Italy. Inspired by a walk through the lively street markets in Florence, Vietri Pumpkins is a playful yet sophisticated take on the fall harvest. Each piece is meticulously hand-painted and full of rich, one-of-a-kind detail that makes you want to linger around the table with your loved ones a little longer.
Stop at Glassworks in Shadyside to design...
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The Times shares that the FTC will have a new leader that is knowledgable about Amazon.
Excerpts:
In her new role, Ms. Khan will lead efforts to regulate the kind of behavior highlighted for years by critics of Amazon, Facebook, Google and Apple. She told a Senate committee in April that she was worried about the way tech companies could use their power to dominate new markets. The agency is investigating Amazon, which Ms. Khan has been highly critical of, and filed an antitrust lawsuit ...
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Inspired by a walk through the lively street markets in Florence, the VIETRI Pumpkin Assorted Serveware and Plates are a playful yet sophisticated take on the fall harvest.
? It's Show Time and We Can't Wait to See You at Winter Markets!!
Introducing Historia Blue Cashmere ?(arriving in your favorite local boutiques and on Bridge Catalog early February)
Atlanta | Skyros Designs Showroom | Building 2 | Suite 919
Las Vegas | Skyros Designs Showroom | Building C | Suite C-101
Dallas | Cassmeyer Collection | 2200 Trade Mart
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December 22, 2019
December 22, 2019
In the ‘age of Amazon,’ is your store a liability or asset? Walmart is banking on stores being the physical nexus points of the web.
Did your e-commerce business lose money last year, and you fret over this? Most indie store owners do, but losing money on e-commence is the name of the game as catching up to Amazon’s 25-year head start will take years and lots of losses. Proof: Walmart’s e-commerce operations lost $2b last year, shares the WSJ. Most indie stores will not be able to pursue this ...
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Market buildings are looking down the barrel of a gun. To find out why, check out my article in this month's Tableware Today.
THE LAST WORD
CHART YOUR FUTURE BEFORE BIG TECH DOES
by JASON SOLAREK
Market buildings are starting to take digital seriously. Why, finally? Because Amazon is nipping at retailers’ heels? No. Because Zola is stealing indie stores’ registry business? No. Sadly, the main thing that’s brought markets up to speed has to do with their own dollars and ...
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November 8, 2019
November 8, 2019
From 2,000 stores to 182 stores—that’s how much Sears, the storied retailer that also owns Kmart, has shrunk in just 5 years. That’s a reduction of 90%.
Remember when people said the retail apocalypse was over-rated, or over? With the currents affecting Nordstrom, Neimans, Barneys, and Macy’s, I believe that we’re still in the midst of the storm. And, even after these other retailers close, the remaining ones will have to spend $1.50 for every $1 they take in to compete against Amazon. So, will...
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September 30, 2019
September 30, 2019
Exciting News!
COSTA NOVA AND CASAFINA ANNOUNCE A NEW SHOWROOM AT 41 MADISON AVENUE IN NEW YORK CITY The renowned Portuguese tableware brands COSTA NOVA and CASAFINA announce a new showroom at 41 MADISON AVENUE in New York City. Situated in the heart of the Flatiron District, the building welcomes tabletop professionals and chefs from around the globe to preview new offerings from the industry’s finest brands. The new space will display collections from both brands with an emphasis on the ...
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June 26, 2019
June 26, 2019
I’m just back from the Dallas show. I met with some wonderful people from the mart and they’re ready to go digital.
In general, I’m seeing that more market buildings are finally taking digital seriously. Why are they finally doing so? Because Amazon is nipping at their retailers heels? Because Zola is stealing the indie store’s registry business? No. Sadly, the main thing that brought the markets up to speed on the weather outside is: their own livelihood. Faire, a startup tech company ...
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June 20, 2019
June 20, 2019
It's Show Time...
We Can't Wait to See You at Summer Markets!!
Dallas | Cassmeyer Collection | 2200 Trade Mart
Atlanta | Skyros Designs Showroom | Building 2 | Suite 919
Las Vegas | Skyros Designs Showroom | Building C | Suite C-101
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November 19, 2018
November 19, 2018
Rosenthal Launches New Wholesale Site Powered By Bridge
*** PRESS RELEASE ***
Rosenthal USA, a subsidiary of Arcturus Group, launched a new wholesale website for its family of brands Rosenthal, Versace, Raynaud and other premium brands on November 1st, 2018. The company's retailers and sales reps can login to the mobile friendly website and view real-time stock levels, wholesale pricing, and price lists. The website adapts to the user's country and shows US or Canadian prices and documents.