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March 1, 2021 New Feature: Control Backorders and Sharing Stock
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New Feature: Control Backorders and Sharing Stock
March 1, 2021
FOR RETAILERS

Your Bridge has a new feature: you can choose if you wish to allow customers to order products that are out of stock. In the past, if the item was on your Bridge Store, it was assumed that the item was in stock. This made managing stock simple. On site: in stock. Not on site: out of stock. 

This updated stock sharing system is helpful for brands and indie stores because it allows them show and control behavior based upon real-time stock information--a feature that with ...
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March 1, 2021 Amazon ONLY Ships Sofas; It Doesn't Use Them
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Amazon ONLY Ships Sofas; It Doesn't Use Them
March 1, 2021
What Percent of Your Store Should Be a Warehouse?

These days, ugly Amazon warehouses are beating up pretty retail stores. Many stores in 2020 had record online sales that made up 40% or more of revenue, but they are struggling because they had to bear the burden of retail stores. Retail stores cost more per square foot to rent, furnish, and maintain. They also cost more to staff. A warehouse person need not be a people person and a snazzy dresser; they can exhibit anger management issues and ...
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February 28, 2021 Ugly Amazon Warehouses > Pretty Retail Stores
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Ugly Amazon Warehouses > Pretty Retail Stores
February 28, 2021
When we watch or read the news, we can see how important what we do is. We can see big and small retailers struggling to pivot to multi-channel   Many stores had online sales that made up 40% or more of revenue, but they also had to bear the burden of retail stores. Retail stores cost more per square foot to rent, furnish, and maintain. They also cost more to staff: a warehouse person need not be a people person and a snazzy dresser; they can exhibit anger management issues and ...
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February 28, 2021 How Much Does Updating a Website Cost?
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How Much Does Updating a Website Cost?
February 28, 2021
When you run an online store, a major cost is adding and updating  products. Adding 1,000 products to your website often costs about $750 and requires 50 hours.  What if there was a cheaper, quicker way?  And what if you could offer better product data at the same time? There is: Smart Products.

The Smart Products service outputs in your Bridge Store all the products from a brand that you sell, with professional pictures, accurate prices, and product dimensions. This service is...
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February 26, 2021 Facts Are Fuel
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Facts Are Fuel
February 26, 2021
In a world with so many options, how do we as consumers make intelligent choices? We are overstimulated with resources daily, and sometimes this can be overwhelming. Common sense seems to be the driving factor when assessing the alternatives before us, as may be the process of elimination when there is too much to consider. But what is the most influential deciding factor we face? It could be facts that serve as the strongest fuel to drive us to make an informed decision.

As our leader, Jason...
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February 25, 2021 Michael Aram Special Edition Backgammon Set At Glassworks!
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Michael Aram Special Edition Backgammon Set At Glassworks!
February 25, 2021
Game on for family entertaining! Enjoy a little friendly competition with Backgammon, a game of strategy, skill, and luck, that is a classic pastime. The Michael Aram Special Edition Backgammon Set will be a treasured piece of your game collection. Made of wood, black nickelplate, nickelplate, and suede, this board game will last generations. (Also available in a Luxury Marble version).
Stop in at Glassworks in Shadyside to check out this quality-made set.

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February 25, 2021 Boldly Sophisticated Luxe Frames
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Boldly Sophisticated Luxe Frames
February 25, 2021
Inspired by wildlife, but at home in the most civilized of interiors, these luxe frames add a touch of glam to any room.

Beatriz Ball frames feature textures and motifs that elevate any photo into a work of art. The three Pieles Croc frames--holding 5x7, 4x6 and 3x3 inch photos--are distinguished by intricate crocodile hide textures glowingly rendered in a silvery sandcast aluminum alloy. With boldly sophisticated styling, the square FRAME Pieles Croc 3 x 3 makes a glamorous gift for men. ...
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February 22, 2021 Trend Alert: Gold is “IN” 💛
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Trend Alert: Gold is “IN” 💛
February 22, 2021
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 ...
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February 20, 2021 Bridge: We Arm Small Stores with Digital Weapons to Defend Themselves
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Bridge: We Arm Small Stores with Digital Weapons to Defend Themselves
February 20, 2021
I noticed this ad for Big Ass Fans and was struck by the word “destroyer.”  That’s a strong, powerful, memorable word.  I wondered what wording we’d use if we were to run a full-page ad.  

Large, well-funded entities are constantly seeking to swipe indie business—that’s aggression. We’re giving indies figurative swords, shields, and helmets to fight back.

Our full-page ad may state: “We Arm the Indies With Digital Weapons.&...
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February 19, 2021 Facts Are Fuel
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Facts Are Fuel
February 19, 2021
When I was speaking with the team this week, I mentioned author Dan Roam’s strategy for convincing people to change their ways. He suggested leading with data (i.e. facts), which leads to a change in one’s thinking and beliefs, which will then change one’s actions—aka they will change their website to use Bridge.  

Yet, we can’t "lead" with too many facts, because as the authors of the book Rethink point out, that is like ...
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February 18, 2021 Michael Aram Anemone Collection At Glassworks!
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Michael Aram Anemone Collection At Glassworks!
February 18, 2021
Made of Hand Textured Stainless Steel, Black Nickelplate, Natural & Oxidized Brass, and White Enamel, this hardy collection is inspired by Anemone flowers, which in some cultures are said to bring good luck and offer protection. The flowers are associated with purity and peace.
Stop in at Glassworks in Shadyside to see our selection.

Click here to shop for Michael Aram Anemone on this website.

We are following state guidelines by sanitizing, social distancing, and wearing masks, so ...
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February 18, 2021 Set the table and set the tone
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Set the table and set the tone
February 18, 2021
A beautiful floral arrangement from Denise Kirk Designs and glasses from Bottega del Vino Crystal make the difference in your experience. Denise offers a variety of designs which bring blooms into your home even when Mother Nature has other plans, and don’t we need that right now? Bottega del Vino Crystal is hand made, lead free and dishwasher safe. It is a simple and elegant way to enjoy any beverage you offer with glasses ranging in size from a 5 oz. whisky/bourbon/sake to a 22...
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February 16, 2021 Linens by Crown Linen Designs
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Linens by Crown Linen Designs
February 16, 2021
Introducing you to Arte Italica Linens, by Crown Linen Designs!  See how these stunning linens complement our dinnerware patterns and create a beautiful table!  Crown Linen Designs was founded in 2014.  Based in Kirkland, WA, they work with linen producers and embroidery artists in Eastern Europe in creating exquisite linen pieces for the table, kitchen, bed and bath.  Unique and beautiful, their pieces are also very affordable, allowing everyone the opportunity to bring ...
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February 11, 2021 Last Minute Valentine's Gifts At Glassworks!
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Last Minute Valentine's Gifts At Glassworks!
February 11, 2021
Valentine's Day is this Sunday! Glassworks and Cheeks have so many gift options for her and him. Stop in to see the selection, including the pictured Baccarat Eye Vases.

Click here to shop for Baccarat on this website.

We are following state guidelines by sanitizing, social distancing, and wearing masks, so you must also. For a private shopping appointment, please email us or call 412-915-1803.

Thank you to everyone who is supporting our ongoing Cheeks Comfort Project, sponsoring ...
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February 11, 2021 A Valentine Sweetheart Snack
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A Valentine Sweetheart Snack
February 11, 2021
Red carpets to a little something extra to treat ourselves. These treats will pair beautifully with Calaisio`s rustic custom, handmade sectional trays.  Includes porcelain dish, available in 2 and 3 compartments.

CALAISIO
natural elegance, extraordinary durability

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February 5, 2021 Is Zola becoming a 'Wayfair'?
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Is Zola becoming a 'Wayfair'?
February 5, 2021
Zola has added a "Home Store" tab to its site. The goal: become an online retailer that does it all...oh, and maybe does gift registries, too.  Notably, this a departure from its original, registry-focused mission statement.  Initially, Zola told brands that indie store gift registry services were not servicing out of the way towns and that by opening Zola, the brand would reach brides in remote parts of, say, Oklahoma.   Zola didn't say that it was simply selling ...
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February 5, 2021 How Netflix And Bridge Deliver Value
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How Netflix And Bridge Deliver Value
February 5, 2021
How much does Bridge cost vs other marketing tools? Let's imagine a printed catalog costs $10 to print and send to a customer. The customer uses it for 10 minutes. It therefore costs $1 per minute. 

The Bridge Smart Products service costs a brand $9 per year per retailer.  Over that year, a retailer interacts with that Smart Product data for 104 minutes. This number is approximately 2 minutes per week. (Please note: some retailers view Smart Product data at a much higher rate, such ...
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February 5, 2021 Doing Your Taxes? Bridge Can Help
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Doing Your Taxes? Bridge Can Help
February 5, 2021
Using your Bridge, you can easily see how much tax you've collected on 2020 orders.

On the Tax Collection page, you can set a date range and view taxes collected. This makes it easier to do your 2020 taxes.

How to visit your Tax page:
1. On your Bridge account, at the very top, click on “Management.”
2. On the Management home page, under “Order Reporting,” please click on “Tax Collection.”
3. On the Tax Collection page, in the date range area, please ...
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February 4, 2021 Animal Print Glass Heart Plates At Glassworks!
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Animal Print Glass Heart Plates At Glassworks!
February 4, 2021
Valentine's Day is only a little over a week away. Are you ready?
Annieglass hearts make the perfect Valentine’s Day gift. This bold Cheetah print will leap right into your heart. Also available in Zebra print. Stop in to see more gift ideas.
More Valentine's gift ideas from Glassworks and Cheeks to come. 

Click here to shop for Annieglass on this website.

We are following state guidelines by sanitizing, social distancing, and wearing masks, so you must also. For a private ...
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February 4, 2021 A Work of Art … At Your Service!
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A Work of Art … At Your Service!
February 4, 2021
Beatriz Ball's fabulously functional VIDA Nube Collection of luxury melamine features sculptural works of art in a luscious satin finish.

Divided into two chambers, the organically shaped VIDA Nube Large Double Dip separates and harmonizes your favorite foods. Based on a bestselling metal design, it is perfect for presenting chips and dips, salsas and sides in sophisticated Nube style.

An iconic Beatriz Ball design, the multi-functional piece will be enjoyed every day. Made of luxury ...
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