Today’s Wall Street Journal surveys niche social networks like Strava for fitness, BakeSpace for cooking, and Rate Your Music for music.
To this list I’d add: Bridge. Bridge is a niche social-media network serving the retail community. We connect thousands of businesses including brands, retailers, sales reps, publications, and trade groups.
The article shares people last year spent 57 billion hours on social networking and messaging apps via Android devices.
Have you seen our newest art Glass additions? the Rainbow note in 2 sizes 6" and 14" So it is now available in 3 sizes! 6", 11" and 14" all on crystal bases!
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Are websites a waste? I'll thank they are and I'll explain. But first, it's important to note that websites are different from platforms. A website is something for which your business is solely responsible. A platform is a digital service to which you subscribe that you are not solely responsible. You may add content and pictures, etc. but you do not manage the technical aspects. You likely use platforms including Facebook, Instagram, Amazon, and Airbnb.
Maker Scarlett Markham is actually a former Parkleigh employee! She developed her line, Flour Pail Kids while working here. We thought our customers would be as amused by it as we are by Scarlett. Her quirky sense of humor mixes nostalgic icons with the edge of today to inspire her work. What could be more full of Rochester spirit than a tiny Genny Beer pin? Her Rochester icon t-shirts are also a stand out among others around town. When Scarlett isnβt designing or doing one of her jack-of-all-...
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Our hearts were warmed after spotting the street art of Mr. Rodgers waving at us under an overpass on the way to work on day. We were fans of Dellarious before we even really knew what it was. His pictures of iconic Rochester places, his portraits of musical legends, and social justice heroes both local and global have found a perfect home at Parkleigh. We wanted to know more about the creative and activist spirit of Mike Dellaria and how he generates these incredible images that not only touch ...
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July 7, 2019
July 7, 2019
A new collection, handmade in North Carolina! Such fun designs and so light to wear!
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June 16, 2019
June 16, 2019
Business lunch: how retail is changing :)
Old retail is 80% analog. This consists of: the physical store, staff, customer service training, etc. What youβd expect walking into a Saks or Macy's. And it's about 20% tech: computers, cash registers (POS systems), mobile shopping, Google ranking, apps, hiring social influencers, Instagram, etc.
Today, the retailers that are well positioned, growing, and 'hot' carry the opposite equation: they're 20% analog and 80% tech.
Steaming music is the future for consumersβand streaming products is the future for retailers. Streaming revenue increased by 300% from 2015 to 2018. Consumers came to feel that downloading each MP3 file was time consuming and tedious. Last week Apple even shutdown its iTunes download store. Likewise, retailers manually adding each item to their website is not doable. Spotify and Apple realized the need to stream music vs offer it piecemeal. Bridge realizes the need for stores to stream entire ...
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December 17, 2018
December 17, 2018
The beloved Juliska Country Estate line welcomes charming new gift pieces! Snow covered for the holidays and boasting musical, merry-making scenes, these collectible pieces will make a great addition to holiday tables for generations to come. Get yours at Glassworks!
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Sunday, Dec. 2, 2018
Sunday, Dec. 2, 2018
Do more than just window shop this weekend on Fountain Square. The Annual Downtown Lights Up on Fountain Square begins at 5 p.m. Enjoy holiday music, extended hours at Barbara Stewart Interiors (open until 7 p.m.) and a visit from the man in the big red suit, Santa!
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November 1, 2018
November 1, 2018
Join Uncover Squirrel Hill and your neighbors this Sunday from 1-4p for an afternoon celebrating the Squirrel Hill community. The goal is to create a safe space for individuals and families to come together, have fun, and continue the healing process. There will be face painting, balloon artists, yoga/meditation, crafts for children, music, and space for neighbors to gather for conversation. (No road closures). Pittsburgh Strong!β
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October 20, 2018
October 20, 2018
'Tis the season for our annual Holiday Open House! Stop by Barbara Stewart Interiors to see our new collection of holiday decor items and begin preparing for your own holiday get togethers. We'll be serving snacks and refreshments, with live music to enjoy while perusing our store.
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August 17, 2018
August 17, 2018
Truly an icon of this era of R&B music! Her voice will live on!
Because every little girl needs a musical jewelry box........
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February 28, 2018
February 28, 2018
What Is the Perfect Color Worth?
Inside the mysterious art - and big business - of color forecasting.
Last spring, a dozen people filtered into a sunny, whitewashed conference room on the seventh floor of the Royal College of Art, overlooking London's Hyde Park. Mostly Western Europeans from different precincts of the fashion industry, they had been called together by a British man named David Shah, editor and publisher of the "Pantone View Colour Planner." The book, issued each February and ...
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January 28, 2018
January 28, 2018
What a beautiful gift for your home. A musical, silver-plate waterglobe from Reed & Barton is a charming and decorative addition to any nursery
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September 25, 2017
September 25, 2017
On Saturday night, Joe Latona (owner of Latona's in NJ) hosted a night of music, drinks, and custom, hand written inscriptions by Susan Gravely, the founder of Vietri. What a great community of friends and family. Thank you, Joe!
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