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February 1, 2023 Tableware Today: 5 Brands Promote Bridge Shop Local
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Tableware Today: 5 Brands Promote Bridge Shop Local
February 1, 2023
We're happy to see five brands promote Bridge Shop Local in Tableware Today's February/March 2023 issue.

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

In the advertisement, the brand displays either Bridge’s ‘B’ or our ShopLocal.org logo.  

A brand shows the logos so that retailers know they can easily sell the products shown. When a brand offers our Product Syncing service, a ...
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January 31, 2023 Best Wine Games
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Best Wine Games
January 31, 2023
There are many ways to enjoy wine. Tasting it may be your first thought, of course, but what about learning things about wine and all your favorite varieties? If you enjoy a good game night, consider trying some of these fun wine games as part of your next one and test your knowledge or just have some fun!
Test your wine knowledge with a wine tasting game. Learn to identify wine in terms of region, vintage, and more based on taste and smell, only. You get to improve your wine knowledge while ...
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January 27, 2023 Do You Agree Defaults Are Important? ✅ Yes ___ No
How having the right defaults makes decisions easier for clients and helps them be more successful.
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Do You Agree Defaults Are Important? ✅ Yes ___ No
How having the right defaults makes decisions easier for clients and helps them be more successful.
January 27, 2023
When you look at your driver’s license, it lists if you’re an organ donor. Twenty years ago, only 20% of people were donors, but today 80% are—thereby saving millions of lives. Did people become more kind? No, the question on the application was changed from opt-in to opt-out. People signing up for or renewing a license are now by default enlisted in organ donation. Lesson: the right default answer in medical care can save millions of lives. Similarly, the right defaults ...
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January 26, 2023 Zola: A Rotten Gift to Indie Stores?
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Zola: A Rotten Gift to Indie Stores?
January 26, 2023
Our retailers recently told us that customers are calling and asking about non-existent brides, and brides are asking about non-existent registry gift lists (e.g. wedding registry lists, baby lists).

We investigated the issues and below is what we found. 

What is Happening:
We found that many of these purchases are coming from registrants that open a ‘universal registry’ on websites such as Zola or MyRegistry. These universal registry services allow the registrant to add ...
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January 26, 2023 Gold is ALWAYS in! ⭐️
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Gold is ALWAYS in! ⭐️
January 26, 2023
Luxe SIERRA MODERN Maia bowls from Beatriz Ball are totally on-trend with gold finishes and shimmering brushed surfaces.

The magnificent Maia medium oval bowl—presented in an intoxicating shade of champagne gold--is a shining example. The striking piece is distinguished by its sculptural shape and exuberant design; an item that's sure to delight. Passionately handmade by skilled artisans in the company’s own foundry, the Maia bowls are made with a proprietary process that creates ...
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January 24, 2023 MyRegistry and Zola Are Confusing Merchants--and Sometimes Taking Their Orders
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MyRegistry and Zola Are Confusing Merchants--and Sometimes Taking Their Orders
January 24, 2023
Our retailers recently told us that they were confused by strange registry orders. The stores are receiving gift registry orders on their sites but the retailer does not have a registry for the gift recipient at its store. Customers are calling and asking about non-existent brides, and brides are asking about non-existent registry gift lists (e.g. wedding registry lists, baby lists).

We investigated the issues and below is what we found. 

What is Happening:
We found that many of...
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January 20, 2023 Party Platter Presentation
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Party Platter Presentation
January 20, 2023
You can be confident that you're dishing out the best quality, style, and delightful dining experience for family and visitors when you serve your favorite side dish, appetizer, or culinary masterpiece on a woven tray with porcelain dishes. One platter may hold three different kinds of sweets, dips, or appetizers! This attractive three-sectioned divided serving tray has a great texture and a modern, trendy design that will add elegance to any table setting or party food display. The serving tray...
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January 19, 2023 New Mottahedeh Tobacco Leaf Presentation Bowl At Glassworks!
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New Mottahedeh Tobacco Leaf Presentation Bowl At Glassworks!
January 19, 2023
The Tobacco Leaf Presentation bowl is a powerful statement for your dining room and/or special occasion. The generous 15.5" diameter, 8"  high, 10 quart size is perfect for serving punch, or for a spectacular flower display. This Mottahedeh creation is glazed in 27 colors and the outside rim of the bowl is edged in 22K gold. The interior center of the bowl has a pomegranate design. See it at Glassworks in Shadyside!

Click here to shop for Mottahedeh Tobacco Leaf on this website...
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See You in Dallas in June 2023 Wednesday, June 21, 2023 - Friday, June 23, 2023
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See You in Dallas in June 2023 Wednesday, June 21, 2023 - Friday, June 23, 2023
We'll be there Wednesday, June 21 – Friday, June 23, 2023.

I'm happy to meet with you.  To arrange a meeting, please email: [email protected].

Trade Show Materials:
We have put together the following materials for sales reps and brands. Please share these materials with your retailers. Please print these for use during the show:

Ways to Sign Up a Retailer
1. Please use the following online form: 
https://www.shoplocal.org/sign_up_one_pager.cfm
OR
2. Please use ...
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See You in Atlanta in July 2023 Wednesday, July 12, 2023 - Friday, July 14, 2023
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See You in Atlanta in July 2023 Wednesday, July 12, 2023 - Friday, July 14, 2023
We'll be there Wednesday, July 12 – Friday, July 14, 2023.

Trade Show Materials:
We have put together the following materials for sales reps and brands. Please share these materials with your retailers. Please print these for use during the show:

Ways to Sign Up a Retailer
1. Please use the following online form: 
https://www.shoplocal.org/sign_up_one_pager.cfm
OR
2. Please use the following PDF sheet: 
 https://bridge.myshoplocal.com/docs/BRC/Shop-Local---...
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January 17, 2023 Updated Feature: Your Alert to Customers About Paying via Telephone
How to let customers know that your store will call them to receive payment for their order.
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Updated Feature: Your Alert to Customers About Paying via Telephone
How to let customers know that your store will call them to receive payment for their order.
January 17, 2023
Some Bridge merchants do not accept credit cards online. The merchant calls the customer (after they placed the order) to collect the customer's credit card information. For merchants that do not accept cards online, your Bridge has an updated feature that makes it  easier for customers to expect a call from the store.  A customer will now see a banner with a green telephone icon on the final checkout page. The banner displays this message:

"After you click the Place Order ...
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January 16, 2023 Raise the Bar!
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Raise the Bar!
January 16, 2023
Upgrade your Home Bar with Top-Shelf Serveware from Beatriz Ball!

With retail sales of alcohol for home consumption skyrocketing, and severe restrictions for pubs and restaurants due to the pandemic, many of us are enjoying upgrading our home bars.

Beatriz Ball’s selection of PEARL David trays are indispensable serving pieces with infinite possibilities for dramatic presentations. Great on the bar to hold bottles, glasses and garnishes.

Fun Fact: In 1838, Antoine Améd&...
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January 14, 2023 Celebrate the Simple, Delicious Pleasures of Good Pie
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Celebrate the Simple, Delicious Pleasures of Good Pie
January 14, 2023
The best comfort food is sent hot and fresh to your table, including this iconic Pyrex circular pie dish with an easy-grab heat-resistant, hot pot woven tray. Any rural, rustic, or American-style home environment benefits from its earthy tone, which is formed by strong organic vines. Have a great, loving, sweet weekend.


CALAISIO
natural elegance, extraordinary durability


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January 12, 2023 How To Style a Bedside Table
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How To Style a Bedside Table
January 12, 2023
Use this decorative tray to give your house a welcoming appearance while also enhancing the design. Featuring a geometric weaving design for a durable and attractive ambience, this delightful earth-toned tray made from sustainably harvested forest vines flawlessly combines functionality and a feeling of refinement to your living room or at your bedroom. 


CALAISIO
natural elegance, extraordinary durability



 
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January 10, 2023 Amazon may be using empathy for small businesses to help large businesses
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Amazon may be using empathy for small businesses to help large businesses
January 10, 2023
I discovered a page on Amazon’s site proclaiming that Amazon supports small businesses. That is news to me and many small businesses which have been attacked by Amazon, its deep pockets, and its army of millions of delivery people and thousands of warehouses.  Amazon’s page says it helps small businesses, which it defines as having under 100 employees and less than $49 million in sales.  (It says it uses Gartner’s definition.) 

I checked: only 9% of small ...
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January 10, 2023 RCD New Introduction - Limited Stock Available Now
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RCD New Introduction - Limited Stock Available Now
January 10, 2023
Dear Customers,

Please see attached new introduction from Royal Crown Derby.

Old Imari Solid Gold Band Princess Bowl
   Item Code: SGBBOX62949
   Retail: $2,800
   Dimensions: H 4" x W 9.5"

Limited stock is available now; once the launch stock holding has sold out, standard lead times will apply.

Thank you,
DeVine Corporation

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January 9, 2023 Room Essentials Basket
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Room Essentials Basket
January 9, 2023
This basket gives any area that needs storage a unique appearance. It is made with strong handles and is woven from natural vines. Fits in a closet or on a shelf while being perfect for your bedroom requirements. The attached handles make carrying the basket simple and convenient. Available in 2 sizes.


CALAISIO
natural elegance, extraordinary durability
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January 6, 2023 Beatriz Ball’s Croc Frames for Sophisticated Style
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Beatriz Ball’s Croc Frames for Sophisticated Style
January 6, 2023
Photos capture such beautiful moments and memories. A statement frame from Beatriz Ball embraces treasured memories in sophisticated style.

The shimmering FRAME Sierra Modern Croc 8 x 10 Frame (Gold) in a champagne gold-tone features a sumptuously textured crocodile-inspired surface rendered fresh and new with a proprietary metallic finish.
Similarly, the FRAME Pieles Croc 8 x 10 Frame presents the same texture in a silvery, hand-polished finish of Beatriz Ball’s signature metal.

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January 5, 2023 Celebrate with Beatriz Ball Sparkling Acrylic ✨
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Celebrate with Beatriz Ball Sparkling Acrylic ✨
January 5, 2023
Great casual stemware designed and priced for everyday enjoyment. These pieces have the look of traditional mouth-blown glass but are rendered in practical and durable acrylic.

They hold 16 oz of your favorite beverage and are perfect for entertaining with style year 'round, both indoors and out. Sold as set of four.

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January 3, 2023 Networking in Dallas
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Networking in Dallas
January 3, 2023
At the Dallas trade show this week, I’ll be sporting our new Shop Local t-shirt.  In flight to the show, I’ll be reading how network effects help businesses, including retail shops. Indie shops and network effects go hand in hand. Retailers can effectively grow via network programs, including Bridge’s Product Syncing service and referral and affiliate programs.   To learn how networks can help your business, I recommend picking up a copy of The Cold ...
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