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June 4, 2023 Sassy Sign Promoting Shopping Small by a Florida Boutique
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Sassy Sign Promoting Shopping Small by a Florida Boutique
June 4, 2023
Nice to see this sign at an indie store, The Art of Simple, in Seaside, Florida.

“You may not know this, but if you shop with Amazon.com, you are not supporting small local businesses. If you want Amazon to be the world’s only retailer, keep shopping online at Amazon.com.

If you enjoy shopping in our store, buy from us. We appreciate your support. Thank you.”

If I were asked, I’d recommend these tweaks to this:
  • I’d add American and Florida flags to this
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June 2, 2023 Acquisition
How we can acquire new prospects by leveraging our existing network of customers.
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Acquisition
How we can acquire new prospects by leveraging our existing network of customers.
June 2, 2023
In Andrew Chen’s book The Cold Start Problem, he breaks the network effect into three parts: engagement, acquisition, and economize. At Shop Local, we rely on the network effect and its three parts. I feel that we’re succeeding in terms of engagement but need improvement in acquisition. 

Engagement
We use the 64,000 products in our Syncing service to engage 1,200 our retail clients. We email them new intros, price updates, archived items for these synced products. Once they ...
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June 2, 2023 Placemats For Every Style
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Placemats For Every Style
June 2, 2023
The perfect subtle backdrop for your favorite serveware and tabletop accents is provided by this placemat. This beaded woven placemat, which is authentically made from natural exotic vines, would be ideal with culinary treats.  Whatever the occasion, this organic decorative piece will add a chic, rustic touch to your table arrangement. Sold in sets of four and in a variety of colors.


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natural elegance, extraordinary durability




 
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May 31, 2023 Mention Shop Local in Your Price List or Catalog - Receive $250.00
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Mention Shop Local in Your Price List or Catalog - Receive $250.00
May 31, 2023
FOR BRANDS

Shop Local will give you $250.00 when you mention your Shop Local service in your price list or catalog or on your business card.


Why use this promotion?
  • Retailers will be buying your products at the summer shows. You can make it pain-free for them to get your product online in seconds using your Syncing service. 
  • FACT: Syncing is the fastest and easiest way to get your products on your stores' websites. 
  • Sell 18% more. Retailers report selling up to 18% more
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May 31, 2023 Stylish Woven Bathroom Vanity
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Stylish Woven Bathroom Vanity
May 31, 2023
Hand-woven tissue box cover made of natural vines meets modern style. This tissue box cover has a delicate, handwoven design that is ideal for adding texture and beauty to any room. It's made from natural exotic vines and has a rustic tint. We particularly like how the open bottom makes it simple to cover any square tissue box. Furthermore, this piece has a tiny dimension that will not take up much space.


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natural elegance, extraordinary durability



 
 
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May 29, 2023 STAY ON TREND by JULIE SMITH VINCENTI
STAY ON TREND by JULIE SMITH VINCENTI
May 29, 2023
It was October 2021, and I had just finished my first in-person trends seminar since the pandemic impacted all industry shows. At the end of the image-packed program, an audience member raised her hand and challenged, “Do trends even matter anymore?”

It was a valid question. The pandemic had disrupted business, upended supply chains, transformed education, revealed vulnerabilities, altered priorities, and unexpectedly claimed many lives. The question was tinged with cynicism. Pent...
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May 29, 2023 Happy Memorial Day 🇺🇸
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Happy Memorial Day 🇺🇸
May 29, 2023
"As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words but to live by them." – John F. Kennedy. ​​

​​​​​​​Please take a minute today to remember all the men and women that helped make our country. View Post
May 29, 2023 Tableware Today Interview – Susan Gravely
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Tableware Today Interview – Susan Gravely
May 29, 2023
Susan Gravely – alongside her sister, Frances, and mother, Lee – founded VIETRI 40 years ago after a serendipitous vacation where they discovered the charms of Italian ceramics. Gravely’s new book, Italy on a Plate, equal parts travelogue/cookbook/memoir, is a culinary delight celebrating four decades of bringing the best of Italy’s tableware to an adoring fan base.
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You and I go back almost to the start of VIETRI in 1983. [Editor&rsquo...
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May 28, 2023 Classic Memorial Day Table Settings with an Organic Twist
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Classic Memorial Day Table Settings with an Organic Twist
May 28, 2023
People socialize over food and special occasions. Setting attractive tablescapes emphasizes the significance and value of the event and your party guests. For patriotic celebrations, Memorial Day weekend is a time for getting together with loved ones. What better way to honor this moment than to decorate the table with these organic vine-based beaded woven placemats? Happy Memorial Day Weekend!


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May 26, 2023 BOSS MAN ❌ BOSS WOMAN
BOSS MAN ❌ BOSS WOMAN
May 26, 2023
Owning a business is no small feat, but in recent years, women have taken on starting their own businesses, leaving the nine-to-five to become entrepreneurs. In 2022, they were more likely to start a business than men. Last year, women-owned businesses had higher earnings growth (27% increase) than male-owned firms (22%). Still, male-owned businesses received $93,000 in funding, while women-owned businesses received $56,000. There are nearly 13 million women-owned businesses in the U.S., and the...
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May 26, 2023 Tableware Today: 4 Brands Promote Bridge's Shop Local Platform
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Tableware Today: 4 Brands Promote Bridge's Shop Local Platform
May 26, 2023
We're happy to see four brands promote Bridge's Shop Local platform in Tableware Today's June/July 2023 issue.

The brands promoting Shop Local include:
  • Bordhallo Pinheiro
  • Carmel Ceramica
  • Mary Jurek
  • Vista Alegre

In the advertisement, the brand displays our ShopLocal.org logo.  

A brand shows the logo so that retailers know they can easily sell the products shown. When a brand offers our Brand Syncing service, a retailer can instantly display the brand's entire product ...
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May 24, 2023 The al fresco season is here!
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The al fresco season is here!
May 24, 2023
Summer is a celebration of outdoor pleasures: the warmth of a setting sun, the zest of citrus in your cocktail, waves crashing on the beach. Embrace the vacation state of mind no matter where you are with these essential warm weather elements. View Post
May 24, 2023 New Feature: Registrants Can Promote Your Store via Text Message 📲
How registrants can invite friends to open a registry at your store via text.
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New Feature: Registrants Can Promote Your Store via Text Message 📲
How registrants can invite friends to open a registry at your store via text.
May 24, 2023
Your Shop Local Store has a new feature: Registrants can now invite friends to open a registry at your store. The new "Help a Friend" feature on registry lists allows registrants to send a text message to their friends with an invitation to open a registry.

In the example shown, we see a registry list at Luxury Gift Shop. In the "Help a Friend" box, the registrant can click the "See Details & Invite Friend" link to refer their friend to your registry service....
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May 24, 2023 Gastronomy That Is Environmentally Friendly
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Gastronomy That Is Environmentally Friendly
May 24, 2023
Serve locally grown grapes in a one-of-a-kind tray handcrafted by highly skilled artisans from robust and flexible wild vines. This eco-friendly tray is ideal for the gourmet host, with delicate woven details, a lacquered finish for durability, and a glass bottom that comes in a variety of useful sizes. The lead-free glass inserts are food-safe and easy to clean (no oven or microwave use). Have fun entertaining in a sustainable way.


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natural elegance, extraordinary durability
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May 20, 2023 Hosting A Backyard Party This Weekend?
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Hosting A Backyard Party This Weekend?
May 20, 2023
The perfect subtle backdrop for your favorite serveware and tabletop accents is provided by this placemat. This beaded woven placemat, which is authentically made from natural exotic vines, would blend nicely with culinary treats inspired by the French countryside.  Whatever the occasion, this organic table decor will add a chic, rustic touch to your table arrangement. Sold in sets of four and in a variety of colors.


CALAISIO
natural elegance, extraordinary durability



 
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May 18, 2023 The Perfect Addition!
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The Perfect Addition!
May 18, 2023
You will want so many of these lovely ramekins! They are perfect for condiments, sauces, and oils. Bake and serve your favorite desserts. Pair these sweet bowls with a charcuterie board or our rectangular tray for serving at your next party! Our Cantaria ramekins are available all ELEVEN colors!! We love to mix and match!! View Post
May 17, 2023 ALCHEMIST OF JOY
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ALCHEMIST OF JOY
May 17, 2023
Discover the women and men behind Baccarat’s enchanting creations.

« Being a cutter is a demanding job that requires having a real knack for it. In my spare time, I practice by drawing and painting in oil or acrylic. And I, who came here and joined the robotics core, would encourage anyone who wants to delve into cutting, to persevere.

As for me, I have never given up on my convictions or my desires, and I simply cannot see myself working anywhere else but at Baccarat. Even ...
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May 17, 2023 SUMMER is here...
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SUMMER is here...
May 17, 2023
...and it's time to refresh your outdoor entertaining pieces!

Outdoor dining- especially popular in the summer months when temperatures and weather are most favorable. It is a style of dining that is casual and often party-like in its atmosphere. Refresh your outdoor space with these summer staples! 
  • The pineapple--the symbol of hospitality--makes a welcome appearance! With its sculptural form and richly detailed surface, the silver GARDEN Pineapple Small Chip & Dip is both an
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May 16, 2023 UNFORGETTABLE DETAILS | FLATWARE
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UNFORGETTABLE DETAILS | FLATWARE
May 16, 2023
Made for modern-day life, Pacifica flatware is expertly made in Portugal from high-quality stainless steel and dressed in a beautiful brushed finish, the ideal complement for all occasions.

Marvel Pacifica's contemporary design. View Post
May 16, 2023 Glass Decorative Tray For Spring
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Glass Decorative Tray For Spring
May 16, 2023
This modern accent tray brings attention to any display in your house and is ideal for setting up a blossoming arrangement on the coffee table, storing a selection of soaps, candles, or in the powder room or as a spa tray. This sleek design is made from tightly woven real forest vines and has a mirrored glass bottom that offers depth and a touch of glamorous greenery.


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