The New York Times shares a salacious story about Sherry-Lehman, a world-famous wine shop. The story recounts how the retailer was hit by tariffs, online competitors, and COVID shutdowns. It had borrowed excessively, which many retailers do. At first, it reads like a Bed Bath & Beyond obituary. But then the owners veered into the criminal realm. They sold rare wine to new customers that belonged to existing customers, in other cases didn’t deliver what was sold, and ...
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A notoriously shy bird, there is still much to learn about the fruit dove but one known fact, as their name implies, is that these avian beauties eat fruit and berries. Native to Southeast Asia and Oceania, ornithologists will no doubt be perplexed when this species starts popping up in North America; however, with vibrant colors provided by mother nature and exquisite details enhanced by the artists at Herend, interest in this enigmatic bird will certainly lure it to distant shores.
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The perfect subtle backdrop for your favorite serveware and tabletop accents is provided by this placemat. This beaded woven placemat, which is authentically made from natural exotic vines, would blend nicely with culinary treats inspired by the French countryside. Whatever the occasion, this organic table decor will add a chic, rustic touch to your table arrangement. Sold in sets of four and in a variety of colors.
Coffee tastes better with the addition of this attractive, rustic placemat that is woven entirely by hand from forest green vines. It is rich in texture, well-constructed, and durable in usage, with golden-brown tones. Enjoy this distinctive placemat with its special earthy color palettes, which encourage relaxation and provide texture to your table setting. Offered in set of 4.
CALAISIO
natural elegance, extraordinary durability
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Today’s Times contains a Staples ad that speaks to the value humans provide in operating a business. The ad pushes back against software- and computer-automated service.
While we run a software platform, we agree with Staples. Clients that sign up for a Shop Local account get a free coaching call by a real person based here in the United States. Thereafter, our coaching staff uses one-on-one training, including telephone calls and Zoom video meetings, to help them get the best ...
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Veronica Swanson Beard's Nantucket home is the ultimate summer cottage. We were thrilled to provide pieces from our collections plus our collaborative collection, Bohemian Vine, to help bring these coastal vibes to life. Get the full article in the latest issue of Veranda Magazine, out now! 🌊
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How allocating our resources efficiently can help us save time, save money, and deliver value to our customers.
May 9, 2023
You've heard of Salsa-fy? It’s national, was started in Dallas, is used by 60,000 employees, and is used at more than 1,600 corporate locations. Salsa-fy helps businesses steer clear of trouble, offer the best value, and ensures profitability. You may interrupt me here and ask, “Jason, don’t you mean the software company Salesify?” No, I’m talking about the restaurant chain Chili’s and its approach to managing salsa, french fries, and its business. ...
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Nature provides Annie with endless inspiration.✨ The Frosted Anemone Sculpture features free form folds that vary from piece to piece, ensuring no two sculptures will ever be the same.
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Do you have a good friend at work? These days, fewer people do. According to the New York Times, 40 years ago, 50% of us had a close friend at work; that number has dropped to less than 20%. Work has become a more transactional place. We go to the office to be efficient, not to form bonds. We may have plenty of productive conversations, but we also have fewer meaningful relationships. That’s not a good thing because work friends play a big part in our happiness.
I was happy to see Tableware Today magazine share our experiences and lessons regarding the power of free shipping.
You're invited to read the article below:
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THE LAST WORD
FREE SHIPPING PAYS OFF
by JASON SOLAREK
Most indie stores don’t have the technical ability or people power to track pricing and offer discounts like free shipping. Indie stores need this information or they’ll be left behind. This information can make a difference: in ...
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We are excited to bring a touch of the Basque Country to your home with Bilbao in Sage. This unexpected neutral shade and hand-hewn coupe shapes with potter's wheel detailing provide a modern yet neutral look perfect for mixing and matching. ✨
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It’s a formidable task, overseeing product development for all of Lenox’s flatware brands, which includes Lenox, Kate Spade, Oneida, Cambridge, Hampton Forge, Reed & Barton, and Gorham. Your tenures at Oneida and Bed Bath & Beyond, as the tabletop buyer, provide a solid foundation for this position.
Prior to Oneida, where I was senior product marketing manager when Lenox acquired us, I was at Bed Bath & Beyond for 12 years, most recently as the tabletop buyer. My whole ...
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Today’s introduction is timeless, our Logan collection is all about stripes! The great thing about stripes is that they are always in style, the simplicity and versatility they provide are a welcome addition to any setting!
The Logan collection is made from 100% linen and it’s incredibly soft to the touch. Available in 3 great color combinations!
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THIN AND SIMPLE says it all, a perfect moniker for Pampa Bay’s latest juggernaut, a throwback to the shapes and looks the company achieved in stainless steel, its one-time material of choice, a decade ago. Then, in 2016, Carlos Barbagallo, president and owner, decided to segue into the dishwasher-safe, tarnish-free porcelain that looks like metal, using a proprietary, state-of-the-art technology that’s neither painted nor glazed. “Thin and Simple is our homage to the looks we ...
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Art and design play a crucial role in creating a unique and memorable brand identity. However, designing compelling art and graphics can be a challenging task, especially for brands and retailers looking to create something that stands out in a crowded market. Midjourney, a new AI-based service, may provide valuable inspiration when designing products. Brands may be able to differentiate themselves from the competition.
Midjourney is an image creation software that reads whatever ...
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There is beauty to be found even in the dry season on a savanna especially as the sun slowly glides towards the horizon and softly caresses each surface along the way. As it slips out of sight on this day, it sends forth a final burst of purple color as a beautiful denouement. A witness to this journey, the mother and baby elephant seem to be sending a final salute to their celestial companion as their bodies provide a reflective canvas for the shimmering colors around them.
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According to the U.S. Small Business Administration, 50% of businesses fail within five years of opening; fewer still make it to their 10th anniversary. So a company with legs surely must doing many things right, right? Not necessarily. Even if you’re providing a great product or service, the most important requisite to success lies in the customer experience. If customers feel ignored by your support team after having a bad experience with a product or service, they’ll shift for a ...
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