Great news: Tableware Today, the bi-monthly print magazine dedicated to our industry, will be publishing our Leaderboard results on the last page of each coming issue.
This article below will appear in the October/November 2024 issue of Tableware Today and explains our inspiration for the Leaderboard.
Hello. We will be opening a year-round Christmas shoppe soon and wanted to partner with some brands to sell in our store. Our planned opening date is October 1st! Our location is Speedway, Indiana, home of the largest racetrack, the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. We have lots of tourists thru our town and hope they will find our store lots of fun!
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Just a reminder to put this on your to-do list for this week. If you haven't discovered us yet, take a few minutes to browse our product listings. Set up your wholesale account and place your order. We're a small business and will get started planning for your delivery in late September/early October. Plenty of time to be on your shelves as the season creeps up on us. We've found that the best time to make gingerbread cookies or a gingerbread house is the Saturday after Thanksgiving. The smell ...
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In October of 2001, I walked into William-Wayne & Co. in New York City with no appointment. I asked for the owner, was introduced to the co-owner, and suggested he build a website. The two owners, William and Wayne, agreed to discuss it further with me and we scheduled a meeting. Nine months later, William-wayne.com was born.
We’ve updated the website since then, but the fundamentals have stayed the same.
It all started with William & Wayne &...
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It’s a 40th anniversary for the company founded by Colin Riggs (left) and Ned Voelker’s parents, Abigail and Ed Voelker. Over the last four decades, the entire family has created a curated collection of handmade tableware and giftware for the nation’s independent store retailers.
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Congratulations on a milestone 40th year in business. Are you surprised Abigails has endured? Ned Voelker: We are surprised. It’s a tribute to Ed and Abbie ...
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The perfect girl’s night out activity! Join The Cupboard’s own Fran Nixon for an evening of flowers, food, and friends. Create a gorgeous fall arrangement with step by step instruction from Fran. Thursday, October 12th | 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm | $85 | Call 601.924.5245 or DM us to reserve your spot!
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It’s event season at The Cupboard and we’re so excited to announce a collaboration with @potterandclaystudios! Paints & Pours - Breakfast Edition. Grab your best girls and enjoy a fun morning painting your own mug! Breakfast and coffee included. The event will be held on Saturday, October 21st 9am - 11am. Tickets are $35. Call 601-924-5245 or DM us to reserve your spot!
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It was October 2021, and I had just finished my first in-person trends seminar since the pandemic impacted all industry shows. At the end of the image-packed program, an audience member raised her hand and challenged, “Do trends even matter anymore?”
It was a valid question. The pandemic had disrupted business, upended supply chains, transformed education, revealed vulnerabilities, altered priorities, and unexpectedly claimed many lives. The question was tinged with cynicism. Pent...
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We are delighted to introduce our Estrela Holiday Collection!
πEstrela, a stunning snowy landscape is the backdrop for this beautiful winter scene. Snow covered pine trees sparkle with the lights from the stars up above. A falling star is ready for your Christmas wish. A magical night is just beginning!
πEstrela Natal, our handmade Christmas trees are the perfect complement for your Estrela table. Handcrafted in Portugal, many hours are spent perfecting each tree. What a ...
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There`s one thing that represents October more than anything else. Celebrate one of the most beloved and versatile gourds on earth. The pumpkin! Feast on any table, decorated with these set of 4 handwoven beaded napkin rings. The perfect accent to any table setting with a tight weave and durable construction showcasing a festively elegant flair. Let the gourd times roll!
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natural elegance, extraordinary durability
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NEW YORK, NY, Oct. 24, 2022 – Bridge, an e-commerce community, reported that it's helping indie stores rank on page one of Google in 76% of states for wedding gift purchases. The findings are based on a recent study that Bridge conducted regarding wedding registry purchasing.
Study Findings:
For 38 state searches, Bridge Stores appeared on page one of Google. This represents 76% of all states. When just calculating the states in which Bridge has clients (48),