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Webinar: 7 New Shop Local Wedding Registry Features 🎁 Thursday, Aug. 29, 2024
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Webinar: 7 New Shop Local Wedding Registry Features 🎁 Thursday, Aug. 29, 2024
You’re Invited 💌

New Registry Features Webinar
Join us for a free, online webinar to learn about the exciting new registry features on your Shop Local Store.

When?
Thursday, August 29, 2024 @ 11:00 AM EST

Why Attend?
  • Our coaches will show you how our new registry features can enhance your Shop Local registry for you and your registrants.
  • The average wedding registry generates $3,200 in sales. This adds up: Many retailers sell $78,000 in
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August 14, 2024 High Stock Memento Synth Tumblers
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High Stock Memento Synth Tumblers
August 14, 2024
The indoor/outdoor tumblers you didn't know you needed are in stock in a range of bright & summery colors! Grab yours for your summer barbeques and outdoor festivities.

300+
MS1GL-WT - White Transparent
MS1GL-PI - Pink

200+
MS1GL-LB - Light Blue
MS1GL-DB - Deep Blue

100+
MS1GL-MA - Mandarin
MS1GL-JA - Jade
MS1GL-OR - Orange
MS1GL-TU - Turquoise
MS1GL-LA - Lavender
MS1GL-AV - Avio
MS1GL-LI - Lime
MS1GL-YT - Yellow Transparent

$20 Retail | Height 4" | 10oz
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August 14, 2024 Caroline & Company Saves $11,585 and 17 Weeks in Labor with their Shop Local Store
How we helped the #1 gift and children's store in Louisiana's Acadiana area offer 11,585 products effortlessly.
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Caroline & Company Saves $11,585 and 17 Weeks in Labor with their Shop Local Store
How we helped the #1 gift and children's store in Louisiana's Acadiana area offer 11,585 products effortlessly.
August 14, 2024
We are pleased to announce that Caroline & Company has joined Shop Local to grow its online business. Serving the Acadiana area for 27 years, Caroline & Company offers gifts, children’s clothing, home decor, furnishings, and more.

By using their Shop Local Store, Caroline & Company saved $11,585 and 17 weeks in labor on website product maintenance. The store will expand its online collection of gifts and home decor through the Syncing service. ...
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August 13, 2024 Rustic Table Setting Ideas to Celebrate Summer
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Rustic Table Setting Ideas to Celebrate Summer
August 13, 2024
The charger plate and napkin ring are made from natural, organic vines and have a rustic, toned look that is ecologically friendly. Not only do they offer unlimited creative choices for your table, but they additionally emphasize functionality and compatibility with a wide variety of dinnerware types. A wonderful table arrangement for your summer festivities.  Set of 4.


CALAISIO
natural elegance, extraordinary durability



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August 13, 2024 Elegant Condiments Bowls for Entertaining and Presentation
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Elegant Condiments Bowls for Entertaining and Presentation
August 13, 2024
For storing little quantities of dips or herbs, these two 16-ounce glass insert condiment bowls are the perfect size. In addition, they have a well-fitting, sturdy condiment basket that goes well with the glass insert. This makes them ideal for both regular use and entertaining. The stunning earthen hues of this exquisitely handcrafted basket, which is made from natural vines, complements your fine tableware, wine glasses, and other accessories, and improves the presentation of food. Comes in ...
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August 12, 2024 Make Everyday Earth Day
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Make Everyday Earth Day
August 12, 2024
Your decor will feel more organically warm with this woven waste basket. This material, which is composed of naturally occurring exotic vines, is a great substitute for less environmentally friendly materials because it is durable and sustainable while maintaining a classic yet stunning style. This medium-capacity basket is perfect for small spaces where you can store your vanities or add some flair to the garbage storage arrangement, including next to the bed, beneath the desk at work, or by ...
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August 9, 2024 New Feature: A Prospects Page to Gain New Retailers for Your Brand
A new tool to discover and connect with new retail partners easily.
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New Feature: A Prospects Page to Gain New Retailers for Your Brand
A new tool to discover and connect with new retail partners easily.
August 9, 2024
FOR BRANDS
Your Shop Local Store has a new feature: We made it easier for your brand to identify new prospects. The new Prospects page helps your brand expand your network by connecting with new retailers on Shop Local.

The Prospects page is broken down into sections that help prospect for new retailers:
  • Retailers by Specialty
    • Shows retailers by their industry and specialty (ex: gift shops, home goods stores, jewelry stores, tableware stores, etc.).
    • Your brand can identify new
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August 9, 2024 Presenting an Array of Fruit Snacks to Each and Every One of You
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Presenting an Array of Fruit Snacks to Each and Every One of You
August 9, 2024
Your guests will be envious of this serving snack tray and will want more.  The beauty of the weave is highlighted when you serve your treats in this glass-bottomed woven serving tray. Perfect for filling and savoring with your preferred party food throughout the celebration. The artisanal texture and natural tints come from organic vines. With the use of this serving tray with a glass bottom, you can design a unique sweet treat table and add some elegance to your party table décor. ...
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August 9, 2024 Take a Break with Tobacco Leaf
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Take a Break with Tobacco Leaf
August 9, 2024
Remember to take a break today, sit for a moment, enjoy a nice cup of coffee, a bonbon and a good book. We are enjoying our break with our Iconic Tobacco Leaf mug and leaf dish. View Post
August 8, 2024 Price Change Effective: August 1, 2024
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Price Change Effective: August 1, 2024
August 8, 2024
Please note policy changes:
 
OPENING ORDERS & REORDERS
An opening account with Salisbury is a minimum order of $600.00 retail value. Reorders of less than $100.00 retail value are subject to a $10.00 processing fee. 
 
SHIPPING
There is a $10 .00 charge per address for drop shipments.
 
TERMS
There is a $50.00 charge for NSF checks.
 
ENGRAVING
The cost for lettering is $1.00 per letter, and $14.00 minimum (retail) per side per item (10 characters). ...
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August 8, 2024 Embrace Earthy Colors and Textures for Your Tablescape
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Embrace Earthy Colors and Textures for Your Tablescape
August 8, 2024
We are in love with the base shade of these handcrafted napkin rings, which are constructed from sturdy forest vines and have a golden-brown tone. Rich, vivid tones and earthy brown hues accentuate your rustic pallet tablescape. Wood beads are available in an assortment of hues. Set of 4.


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natural elegance, extraordinary durability


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August 7, 2024 Salisbury Adds Shop Local Flyer to Shipments 📄—> 📦
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Salisbury Adds Shop Local Flyer to Shipments 📄—> 📦
August 7, 2024
Salisbury, a leading maker of metal giftware, is including a Shop Local flyer in its wholesale shipments to retailers. The flyer encourages the retailer to join Shop Local and Sync products with the company. This service instantly helps the retailer more easily sell what is in the box they just received.  

The store is able to receive the box  📦 —> Sync with the brand📱—> and quickly sell the product to its customers 🎁. 

How a Store Uses the Flyer in the ...
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August 7, 2024 Presenting an Array of Fruit Snacks to Each and Every One of You.
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Presenting an Array of Fruit Snacks to Each and Every One of You.
August 7, 2024
Your guests will be envious of this serving snack tray and will want more.  The beauty of the weave is highlighted when you serve your treats in this glass-bottomed woven serving tray. Perfect for filling and savoring with your preferred party food throughout the celebration. The artisanal texture and natural tints come from organic vines. With the use of this serving tray with a glass bottom, you can design a unique sweet treat table and add some elegance to your party table décor. ...
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August 5, 2024 Jewelry Stores Need a Wedding Registry
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Jewelry Stores Need a Wedding Registry
August 5, 2024
I have heard recently from some jewelry stores that they don’t think they need a wedding registry service because that allows them to concentrate on selling jewelry. A few thoughts on this:

1. We may be heading towards recession—just see today’s stock market sell-off. In a recession, people still get married and buy wedding gifts. They often stop buying non-wedding jewelry.

Fact: a wedding registry service is a good, recession-proof business.

2. A wedding registry ...
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August 5, 2024 Potter's Wheel Shares Their New Shop Local Registry Service on Facebook
How a retailer used Shop Local marketing materials to promote their registry service on social media.
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Potter's Wheel Shares Their New Shop Local Registry Service on Facebook
How a retailer used Shop Local marketing materials to promote their registry service on social media.
August 5, 2024
We're happy to see Potter's Wheel promote their Shop Local registry service on Facebook. They did a great job promoting their registry online, and you can too.

In the Facebook post, Potter's Wheel announced their new registry service by using a pre-made template. They added a QR code that leads to their registry home page. The store also added the link leading to their registry home page in the text of the post.

By promoting their service on social media, Potter's Wheel receives the ...
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August 5, 2024 Congrats to July 2024's Top Performers
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Congrats to July 2024's Top Performers
August 5, 2024
Congratulations to the following members for being the top gift registry performers in July 2024:

Top-3 Retailers
🥇 The Ivy House in Dallas, TX
🥈 Babcock Gifts in Memphis, TN
🥉 Elizabeth Clair's in Tupelo, MS

Top-3 Gift Registry Brands
🥇 Juliska 
🥈 Herend
🥉 Vietri

Top-3 Retail Movers
🥇 Patrick's Fine Jewelry & Gifts in St. Francisville, LA / +1,040%
🥈 Adler's Jewelry in New Orleans, LA / +604%
🥉 Saint Street in Clarksville, ...
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August 5, 2024 Dip In, Chill Out!
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Dip In, Chill Out!
August 5, 2024
Dips and chips make the perfect pair. Dip enthusiasts may come together and enjoy the simple pleasures of serving in Calaisio`s practical dip serving tray, which is also a stylish entertainment classic.


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natural elegance, extraordinary durability




 
 

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August 2, 2024 For the Minimalists
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For the Minimalists
August 2, 2024
Our Ikebana and Pebble Vases from the new Zen Garden collection make a modern statement.⁠ View Post
August 2, 2024 BACCARAT’S 260TH ANNIVERSARY
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BACCARAT’S 260TH ANNIVERSARY
August 2, 2024
Since 1764, Baccarat has been a creator of enchanting universes. From a small town in eastern France to a symbol of the art of celebration and French joie de vivre.

Join us in toasting 260 years of history, craftsmanship, and magical places.

In 1896, the first modern Summer Olympics in Greece marked a pivotal moment in athletic history. The Baccarat Harmonie Tumbler invites us to reflect on this historic convergence of sport and spirit. As the world anticipates the 2024 Olympics in France,...
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August 1, 2024 New Georg Jensen Wine And Bar Collection At Glassworks!
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New Georg Jensen Wine And Bar Collection At Glassworks!
August 1, 2024
Good wine deserves to be cared for and a carafe/decanter is the best way to avoid sediment and allow the wine to breathe. This Georg Jensen Wine And Bar Carafe not only looks beautiful, with its natural organic shape, but it is designed specifically with a wine connoisseur’s needs in mind. The shape of the decanter helps aeration highlighting the wine’s bouquet and the deep dimple in the base allows easier serving. Good looking and practical, this is the perfect gift for a wine lover...
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