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September 26, 2023 Bertil Vallien FOR Kosta Boda
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Bertil Vallien FOR Kosta Boda
September 26, 2023
BERTIL VALLIEN is a gift to glass. The impressive portfolio of this prolific artist is haunting, memorable, and mesmerizing.

His 60-year career, spent advancing the craft of sand-casting, is a study of one man's existential questioning actualized on hypnotic works of art.
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BERTIL VALLIEN IS A 60-YEAR KOSTA BODA ICON, DESIGNING FOR THE BRAND SINCE 1963.

He is one of Sweden's most celebrated glass artists with numerous awards and museums exhibitions around...
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September 26, 2023 Are You a Brand? Shopify Isn’t For You
Are You a Brand? Shopify Isn’t For You
September 26, 2023
Brands may consider using Shopify for their online operations. It’s important to note that brands can’t do many things with Shopify.  A key Shopify problem for a brand is that the brand has to have separate “stores” for retail and wholesale customers.  The reason is that Shopify doesn’t know what to charge the customer because it doesn’t know if it’s a general public shopper (that pays retail) or a retailer (that pays the wholesale price). &...
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September 26, 2023 COMING OF AGE
COMING OF AGE
September 26, 2023
I got to thinking about the generational make-up of today's workforce when I realized all the folks I interviewed in the current issue are well-experienced, older workers with decades of expertise and know-how, who are still creating and innovating with alacrity. (Yours truly included.)

There was a time when you entered the labor force, worked until a certain age, and retired. Now, more and more people are working into their golden years, a trend that's expected to continue fueled by aging ...
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September 26, 2023 New Feature: Adjust Price Floors for Your Brands
How to set price floors for each brand you sell to remain profitable and meet minimum reorder amounts.
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New Feature: Adjust Price Floors for Your Brands
How to set price floors for each brand you sell to remain profitable and meet minimum reorder amounts.
September 26, 2023
Your Shop Local Store has a new feature: You can now adjust the price floors for your brands. The price floor feature helps your business avoid making a sale to a general public customer that is not profitable and/or that does not meet minimum reorder amounts from the brand.

Previously, all Syncing Brands had the same price floor level, and all non-Syncing Brands had the same price floor level. With this update, your store can update an individual price floor level for each brand you ...
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September 25, 2023 Simplicity ⚪️
What universal standards can teach us about simplicity regarding e-commerce platforms.
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Simplicity ⚪️
What universal standards can teach us about simplicity regarding e-commerce platforms.
September 25, 2023
When Apple launched its new iPhones this month, one of its most noteworthy updates was replacing its Lightning charging cable with a USB-C. This was not a voluntary move or extension of Steve Jobs’s love of simplicity. Apple changed it because the European Union required them to, according to Ben Cohen in The Wall St. Journal. Now, just about every mobile phone in the world (forget just little ol’ Europe) will have one charging solution (USB-C).

While this may seem logical, it ...
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September 21, 2023 Perfect for the Fall Breakfast
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Perfect for the Fall Breakfast
September 21, 2023
Innovative and sophisticated, Nótos is sure to enrich your autumn breakfast. Transform your morning rituals into moments of indulgence and delight. View Post
September 21, 2023 ALCHEMIST OF JOY
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ALCHEMIST OF JOY
September 21, 2023
Discover the men and women behind Baccarat’s enchanting creations.

« I joined Baccarat by coincidence, or rather by chance. For me, the company is a family affair: my grandfather and my father worked here, and like them, I share this love of our craft and of work well done. From a plan defined by the design office, I assemble all the components of the chandeliers, which arrive in already chiseled and pre-drilled pieces – pendants, octagons, and crystal prisms. Because my ...
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September 20, 2023 A Timeless Classic
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A Timeless Classic
September 20, 2023
The classic Berry & Thread collection provides the basis for creating unforgettable moments around the dining table. View Post
September 19, 2023 Standards Matter
What the retail industry can learn from Google and Amazon teaming up on technology standards.
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Standards Matter
What the retail industry can learn from Google and Amazon teaming up on technology standards.
September 19, 2023
Google, Amazon, and an array of home appliance companies are teaming up to make it easier for you to dim your home’s lights and lock your front doors. They are adopting a standard called Matter that allows devices to communicate and work together, shares The Wall St. Journal. This allows a giant like Amazon, creator of Alexa devices and Ring doorbells, and Tuo, a small home device tech creator, to use the same platform yet keep their internal, proprietary code base. This standard is like a...
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September 19, 2023 Ginori 1735 & Kering in The Times
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Ginori 1735 & Kering in The Times
September 19, 2023
Ginori 1735, a client using our Syncing service, was featured in a four-page Kering advertisement in the Times this past weekend. The ad promotes imagination and invites readers to enjoy a film. 

We thank Kering and Ginori 1735 for supporting their indie retailers and their imaginations. 

Checkout the film:
https://www.kering.com/en/group/ten-years-of-empowering-imagination/
 
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September 18, 2023 Back to Basics
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Back to Basics
September 18, 2023
Our most loved best sellers:
  • Thanni Maia - A Statement Piece
  • Tried & True Nube Melamine
  • Frames - For a brilliant look
  • Versatile Vento Chip & Dip
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September 15, 2023 Add Texture To Your Home
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Add Texture To Your Home
September 15, 2023
Add some texture to your home with trendy textiles and bamboo trim. The grasscloth texture of our NEW Mallorca Bamboo 5x7 Frame and the hand-sculpted texture of our Bamboo 4x6 Frame compliment each other perfectly and are ready to be showcased in your home. Add even more texture with our Sip Sip Wave Crystal Clear Stemless Glasses - featuring hand-blown glass waves throughout the glass. View Post
September 14, 2023 Michael Aram Pomegranate Collection At Glassworks!
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Michael Aram Pomegranate Collection At Glassworks!
September 14, 2023
Fascinating table settings make for unforgettable moments. Make your celebrations memorable this year with Michael Aram's Pomegranate collection. Stop in at the Shadyside store to see the collection.
Glassworks wishes those who celebrate Rosh Hashanah a Happy & Healthy New Year! Whether for your own table or your host's, let these beautiful symbols of the season make your New Year even sweeter.

Click here to shop for Michael Aram's Pomegranate Collection on this website.


 
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September 12, 2023 Fall Themed Tablescape
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Fall Themed Tablescape
September 12, 2023
Leaf it to us! Fall entertainment is quickly approaching, and you want to prepare a lovely yet easy tablescape. With this handcrafted oval placemat and napkin ring, you may get a minimalist dose of fall sensations. Its fern vine-derived natural beauty embraces nature-inspired textures and earthy colours ranging from browns to warm amber ochres. Set of 4.


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natural elegance, extraordinary durability



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September 11, 2023 New Feature: Performance Statistics Page
How to view key performance statistics to determine how Shop Local is helping your business.
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New Feature: Performance Statistics Page
How to view key performance statistics to determine how Shop Local is helping your business.
September 11, 2023
Your Shop Local Store has a new feature: We've added a new Performance Statistics page to your account. This page makes it easier to access your account's stats. 

Previously, this page was titled "How Shop Local is Helping My Business?" Now, the page is titled "My Account's Performance Statistics." 

For Retailers, the stats displayed on the Performance Statistics page include:
  • Number of Visitors
  • Number of Shopping Bags Created
  • Number of Retail Orders
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September 10, 2023 Herend mentioned in The New York Times
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Herend mentioned in The New York Times
September 10, 2023
Herend, a maker of fine tableware and giftware, was mentioned by the Stephanie Carter, the wife of the ex-Secretary of Defense Ashton Carter. 

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“She added a few new pieces, including Herend ceramic figurines of a lion and a squirrel. “I called Ash ‘Lion’ and he called me ‘Squirrelly,’” she explained. “All these things make me feel like he’s with me in a great way, not in a preserved-in-amber way.” “

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September 8, 2023 A Classy Fall and Holiday Caddy Centerpiece
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A Classy Fall and Holiday Caddy Centerpiece
September 8, 2023
An accessory caddy would be useful for any entertainment table. Your silverware, napkins, and more will be conveniently kept in this dining utensil and napkin holder. This handwoven kitchen caddy has four upright sections that offer the best storage and decorative accent, making it the perfect choice for a beautiful centerpiece for an amazing dinner. It has a distinctive rustic finish and is constructed from exotic vines, adding a touch of rustic charm to the fall and holiday table preparations....
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September 8, 2023 Classic Statement Piece
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Classic Statement Piece
September 8, 2023
The timeless tartan is a classic statement piece - effortlessly combine our plaids with stripes and checks to create a unique and distinctive look.🖤 View Post
September 7, 2023 Party Condiment Trays
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Party Condiment Trays
September 7, 2023
A simple and entertaining method for enhancing any dish is by creatively combining condiments. With this handcrafted 3-piece condiment entertaining tray made from durable organic vines, you can serve your favorite snacks, condiments, and more in style. Its sturdy design highlights its natural, organic earth tones, which turn nut brown as it ages organically. Bowls can be taken out to be cleaned or refilled. Appropriate for tastings. Also offered in a 2-sectional tray.


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September 7, 2023 Love Those Margins 💖
How premium plan tiers help businesses sell more and increase margins.
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Love Those Margins 💖
How premium plan tiers help businesses sell more and increase margins.
September 7, 2023
Dating apps are launching higher-priced premium tiers, according to last week’s The Wall St. Journal. Hinge offers a new $50/month plan, and Tinder is launching a $500/month plan. The League already offers a $1,000 plan. These pricey plans take the sting out of Bumble’s $60/month plan.

Why are companies offering such plans? Because even if Tinder only gets 10% of users, that's millions. Plus, the profit and margins are likely higher for customers using these plans. A normal ...
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