'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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October 20, 2018
October 20, 2018
Happy Saturday! We are open today, but part of Main Street in Madison is closed due to the Scarecrow Cruise and Car Show. Enter Main Street from Hwy 463 to get to us! Our normal hours are: 10-5. See you all soon!
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New P.J. Salvage Starry Eyed Collection at Cheeks! Wear-ever, whenever... Sit back, relax, do some star-watching, and reach for all the stars in this crazy soft collection by P. J. Salvage. Pictured are the cozy open leg pant and relaxed fit hoody with contrast drawcord, with other pieces also available at Cheeks.
We are excited to announce we are opening a showroom at 41 Madison! Showroom Hours: By appointment only, except during the Tabletop Show and NY Now.
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September 24, 2018
September 24, 2018
I have a confession: I think Amazon can teach us something.
While I lead a fight to stop Amazon, I believe we can learn something by watching its massive growth.
We first have to accept this fact. Ready for it?
Here it is: you're in the software business.
Retail is becoming a software business for a few reasons, including:
1. Convenience: It’s easier to shop on your mobile vs. drive to the store. Proof: mobile sales are up 40% year over year. Indie stores have to close each night. Amazon is always ...
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September 18, 2018
September 18, 2018
IMPORTANT NEWS: On Thursday, September 20, Live With It will DONATE 20% of all sales (without exception) to the ST. JOSEPH'S CENTER (Scranton PA) "Dennis Crafferty Memorial Auction") ... and we will STAY OPEN LATE until 7PM to better accommodate one and all :) !!! ... qualifying purchases can be made In-Store or via the tel (570-489-4060)
Gift Gathering for the St. Joseph's Center Auction ... Thursday, September 20th --- 10am - 7:00pm at Live With it, 1503 Main St., Suite 1 Peckville Pa, 18452 ...
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September 17, 2018
September 17, 2018
Why is retail becoming a software business? For a few reasons, including: 1. Convenience: It’s easier to shop on your mobile vs drive to the store. 2. Selection: you can search 10,000s of items online. 3. Smarter: you can not only search lots of products, but the software will likely do the ‘thinking’ for you. The major retailers’ software has artificial intelligence to show you the most popular items, the ones with the best reviews, etc. In essence, the software tells you what the best item for...
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September 13, 2018
September 13, 2018
The Pine Needle Christmas Open House 20% off all in-stock merchandise Nov. 1-3
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So now that "Amazon" has shown us the way, does this mean independent retailers have to do deliveries too? Maybe we need to open coffee bars in our stores. :-(
Read this story from the New York Times:
Hard Lessons (Thanks, Amazon) Breathe New Life Into Retail Stores
Happy Labor Day weekend...enjoy and come see us! Open tomorrow 10 til 6
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August 28, 2018
August 28, 2018
Our pumpkin patch is open! Come in and pick your favorite Plush Pumpkins and celebrate the coming of Autumn.
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August 28, 2018
August 28, 2018
Exited to announce that The Shop of John Simmons will reopen and rebrand soon. John Simmons founded the company in 1960 and once had 55 franchise stores spanning across the United State. John had 11 stores in Memphis, TN. John Simmons has been a leader in the industry for decades both in retail and in his wholesale company Carnevale. I purchased the company in 2018. As a former employee, I both worked in the corporate store as a manager and buyer but in the wholesale division as well. I am...
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August 22, 2018
August 22, 2018
What Does the Gump's Bankruptcy Mean for Your Business?
As you likely know, Gump’s filed for bankruptcy. The famous San Francisco indie store's crash is having wide-ranging consequences for our industry. 41 Madison tenants likely lost more than $1,000,000 on Gump's.
Yet, the economy and stock market are doing very well. How to explain these contrarian events? Furthermore, you surely are asking: How did Gump's reach this low--and more ...
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August 20, 2018
August 20, 2018
Add value to your table. Black on White: Suomi Ardesia adorns itself with a matte black border, that opens up decoratively toward the centre - an avant-garde look to our classic. What’s extra special? You can write on the edge with chalk and deliver an even more creative and very personal touch. A march with Sambonet "Flat" cutlery is a must!
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August 16, 2018
August 16, 2018
It’s only Thursday and we are so looking forward to this weekend because it is Shower Weekend... Plus we will be Open this Sunday
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August 13, 2018
August 13, 2018
Interesting to see “online brands” open physical stores. This trend shows us that brick and mortar is important.
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August 7, 2018
August 7, 2018
We cannot stop giggling at our newest little bottle openers from @karenadamsdesigns @louhammondgroup
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