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April 19, 2022 Competing With Ourselves🪞
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Competing With Ourselves🪞
April 19, 2022
About two weeks ago in Charleston, SC, in spin class where I sounded like I was getting a hair transplant, I enjoyed being at once together with my friends in the class and yet competing with them.  When they peddled harder and stood up, I wanted to also.  Our competing didn't mean that there was one winner and everyone else lost. It wasn’t a zero-sum game.  In that spin class, we all won.  After that class, we all felt great.  Competition is an ...
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April 18, 2022 Did someone say Bogg Bags?
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Did someone say Bogg Bags?
April 18, 2022
A limited shipment of BOGG BAGS just arrived! A few colors in both LARGE (Original) and SMALL (Baby)... as well as cooler inserts and bags. Don't delay! Happy Monday, everyone! View Post
April 18, 2022 Add the Beautiful World of D’Argenta to Your Bridge Store
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Add the Beautiful World of D’Argenta to Your Bridge Store
April 18, 2022
Bridge welcomes D’Argenta to our Product Syncing service.

D’Argenta features an assortment of home décor from luxury to everyday products that are hand-made by artisans in Mexico. Each unique piece will dazzle your guests and make your home an art museum. Crafted of precious metals, silver, gold, and copper, each piece compliments every room, every season, and every day.

D’Argenta now shares 462 products in 5 collections via Bridge. Please view their synced ...
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April 17, 2022 Spring and Easter Table Decor to Celebrate in Style
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Spring and Easter Table Decor to Celebrate in Style
April 17, 2022
Dress your Easter table with Calaisio`s organic woven placemats and napkin rings accented with white finished wood beads. Made from 100% organic vines traditionally handcrafted by highly skilled craftsmen, you may rock this neutral eco-chic tone with a bit of color to make it more fun for the Easter celebration. Set of 4. Happy Easter!


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April 14, 2022 Bathtime Relaxation
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Bathtime Relaxation
April 14, 2022
Bring the spa to your home and have a relaxing holy week staycation. Small but essential, this natural finish waste basket is handwoven from durable natural vines with exquisite workmanship. The plant-derived rustic color inspiration lend a warm cozy feel to the interior, striking the perfect balance. A great design element perfect for the bathroom, in a bedroom, under a desk or more. Available in 9”H and 11” Height.


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April 13, 2022 US Retailers Stocking Up for "Bumper Wedding Season"
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US Retailers Stocking Up for "Bumper Wedding Season"
April 13, 2022
A recent article from Reuters shares that retailers are preparing for post-pandemic nuptials as brides swap out sweatpants for gowns. 

Article Highlights:
  • The US is expected to have 2.5 million ceremonies this year (the most since 1984).
  • Total sales for wedding-related products and services are estimated to jump up 31% to $68.66 billion compared to last year.
  • Anthropologie has doubled its inventory from last year.  
  • Rent the Runway's special occasions assortment
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April 12, 2022 Moat-us Operandi 🏰
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Moat-us Operandi 🏰
April 12, 2022
When I flew home yesterday from Charleston, while most people were seeking relief from their sunburns and reminiscing about their vacations, I was delving into The Wall St. Journal’s profile on Tracy Britt Cool, an ex- Berkshire Hathaway star.  Mrs. Cool’s new company Kanbrick invests in businesses with $10m - $50m in revenue.  What does Mrs. Cool look for when investing in a company? People and moats. 

At Bridge, we’re reading Jim Collins’ Beyond ...
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April 7, 2022 Happy World Health Day!
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Happy World Health Day!
April 7, 2022
Remember that it isn't only healthy to take care of your physique, but also your mental health! View Post
April 5, 2022 Help Your Stores and Receive $500
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Help Your Stores and Receive $500
April 5, 2022
FOR SALES REPS

Details:
  • I'll send you $500 for each retailer that you sign up for Bridge Store.
  • You must sign up the store by the end of April (April 29).
  • Stores that use Bridge sell 18% more. When you sign up a store for Bridge, you increase your commissions year-round.

What the store receives:
  • An online store.
  • Award-winning, best-in-class gift registry software.
  • Product data from Product Syncing Brands. (Please note: the store must be an
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April 5, 2022 Deep Dish or Thin Crust?
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Deep Dish or Thin Crust?
April 5, 2022
We love pizza regardless of its style, thick or thin.  Elevate your pizza service with this handwoven tray made from natural vines, crafted with casual elegance. This woven pattern tray with glass bottom adds a touch of rustic natural element that your guest will find inviting. So tuck a napkin into your collar and celebrate National Deep Dish Pizza Day.


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March 31, 2022 New Sir/Madam Glassware At Glassworks!
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New Sir/Madam Glassware At Glassworks!
March 31, 2022
Designed in homage to the arches that adorn Venice’s most iconic bridge, this unique glassware, finished by hand, requires a multi-step process that is executed by artisans. No two are exactly alike, and subtle nuances in depth of color and cutwork are to be expected and embraced.
Sir/Madam Rialto Glassware comes in four distinct shapes and fourteen signature colors. Shapes include: the Old Fashioned is ideal for a cocktail, while the Coupe serves up everything from champagne to sorbet, ...
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March 28, 2022 Globalization's Effects on Hiring and Shopping Local 🖼
Globalization's Effects on Hiring and Shopping Local 🖼
March 28, 2022
Some people like to sit on the sofa and eat Ben & Jerry’s ice cream. I roll my eyes at this because I’m very different: I like to read the Wall St. Journal’s Christopher Mims …while eating an entire pint of Ben & Jerry’s on the sofa. This past weekend, Mr. Mims suggested companies may be reassessing where they source products, some even considering more domestic production. The motivation for this started a few years ago with the U.S.-China trade war, ...
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March 28, 2022 Gifts of Faith from Beatriz Ball
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Gifts of Faith from Beatriz Ball
March 28, 2022
Six of the many unique religious gift ideas from Beatriz Ball. Make great heirloom presents for baby showers, baptisms, first communion, confirmation, graduation, birthdays, and holidays.All boxed for effortless gifting!

•Save precious mementos of your little one's first years in the exquisite BABY Peek-A-Boo Cross Oval Keepsake Box shown above. The lidded metal box features an embossed cross on the top and contains a "peek-a-boo" surprise--another cross--sculpted on the base ...
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March 27, 2022 Happy World Theater Day!
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Happy World Theater Day!
March 27, 2022
Saw the wonderful play, Lehman Trilogy at the Center Theatre Group in Los Angeles. What an amazing show! It follows the lives of three immigrant brothers as they arrive in America and found an investment firm, the collapse of their company in 2008 and the financial crisis which followed. Happy World Theatre Day! View Post
March 25, 2022 Woven Guest Towel Holder Tray Bathroom Styling
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Woven Guest Towel Holder Tray Bathroom Styling
March 25, 2022
Bring a fresh, organic element to your bathroom`s decor. Simply take a smaller towel and fold it up nicely on this handwoven tray featuring earthy neutral tones, made from sustainably harvested natural vines. It`s always a good idea to have extra hand towels on hand in the bathroom.


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March 24, 2022 New Mary Jurek Helyx Barware At Glassworks!
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New Mary Jurek Helyx Barware At Glassworks!
March 24, 2022
New Mary Jurek Helyx Barware At Glassworks! The Helyx Collection displays virtuosic metalwork in stainless steel. Mary Jurek's signature design features the iconic knot motif, displaying the skill of expert craftsmen. The knot is strategically placed not only for beauty, but easy handling. The bold form of the knot is enhanced by the otherwise clean style of this unique collection, creating their most innovative design. Any item from this collection will be the perfect choice for a gift for ...
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March 24, 2022 New Feature: Your Bridge Now Includes QR Codes
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New Feature: Your Bridge Now Includes QR Codes
March 24, 2022
We've added a new feature to your Bridge: customers and staff can now more quickly access your Bridge.
  • We've given you QR codes that point to your important pages.
  • Over the last two years, QR codes have grown in popularity. QR codes are a quick way to access websites--especially sub pages of a website. 
  • Without QR codes, customers and staff have to Google your website. Then, once they find it, they have to navigate to the correct page, such as the registry home page or the reviews
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March 23, 2022 Customer Acquisition Costs & Online Strategies
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Customer Acquisition Costs & Online Strategies
March 23, 2022
An article in today’s Times cites the high cost of acquiring customers, which ranges from $100 to $800.  Excerpt: 

“Estimates of an often-cited retail metric known as customer acquisition costs range from $100 to more than $800 per customer, said Daniel McCarthy, a professor at Emory University’s Goizueta School of Business, who has done extensive research in the field.”

Physical retail is one of the most expensive ways to acquire customers. An online ...
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March 22, 2022 Pretty Ways To Organize Your Vanity
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Pretty Ways To Organize Your Vanity
March 22, 2022
This slightly small woven vanity tray, measuring 14.5” L x 5” W x 1” H, involve mirrored glass that is stylish and durable.  Handcrafted from natural vines, its rustic rich aesthetic creates a harmonious style to a stunning warm atmosphere.


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March 18, 2022 Bright Spring Salads
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Bright Spring Salads
March 18, 2022
There`s no better way to serve all that colorful produce than in this glass bowl paired with a vintage nature woven bowl made from natural vines. It`s one of the most useful kitchen accessories with an organic element that stands out. Includes 2QT glass bowl. Also available in 4QT.


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