From selfish reasons like instant gratification to macro reasons like stopping war mongers, here are 10 reasons to make you feel good about skipping Prime Day everyday.
From selfish reasons like instant gratification to macro reasons like stopping war mongers, here are 10 reasons to make you feel good about skipping Prime Day everyday.
Inspired by the Japanese design philosophy of Wabi-Sabi, our Zen Garden Collection is a visual representation of the harmony that exists between nature and the human spirit.
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Equal parts contemporary and traditional, pieces in this collection will evoke a sense of tranquility in your home.
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Ancient Greek philosopher Plato wrote in the Dialogue Republic, “A need or problem encourages creative efforts to meet the need or solve the problem.” This statement led to the phrase “Necessity is the mother of Invention." These words could very well describe Shop Local and how we came to exist. Over time, some have suggested the phrase could be tweaked to read “necessity is the mother of reinvention." This phrase also parallels Shop Local's ethos of supporting...
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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.
Bring joy and fun to your home with unique and colorful pieces. Mix and match the various sizes and colors for an interesting tablescape!
The colorful CARNAVAL Collection of bowls with bases. Inspired by the best of Mid-Century design, these gorgeous pieces come with enameled bases available in three different colors and with gold-colored bowls in three different sizes. Beatriz Ball is all about bringing joy and fun to your home with unique and colorful pieces.
Say Farewell to summer with Beatriz Ball's statement coastal melamine! Perfect for outdoors by the pool or on the patio or even down on the pier!
Beach house ready! Inspired by the artistry of Nature and designed by the award-winning Beatriz Ball, this striking white bowl is a sculptural interpretation of the scallop shell. With the substance, weight and appearance of ceramics, the VIDA Ocean Shell Large Bowl (White) is composed of luxury melamine and is designed for everyday ...
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How we helped the #1 gift and children's store in Louisiana's Acadiana area offer 11,585 products effortlessly.
August 14, 2024
We are pleased to announce that Caroline & Company has joined Shop Local to grow its online business. Serving the Acadiana area for 27 years, Caroline & Company offers gifts, children’s clothing, home decor, furnishings, and more.
By using their Shop Local Store, Caroline & Company saved $11,585 and 17 weeks in labor on website product maintenance. The store will expand its online collection of gifts and home decor through the Syncing service. ...
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41 years ago, VIETRI Founder and CEO Susan Gravely went on a fairytale trip to Italy with her sister and mother. They discovered the handpainted dinnerware of the Amalfi Coast, and they fell in love with the whimsical, colorful designs. They decided to fill their suitcases with the cheerful plates, and they returned home to North Carolina with dreams of a potential business.
"We excitedly unpacked the dinnerware we had brought home from the Amalfi Coast and eagerly showed it to our ...
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A new tool to discover and connect with new retail partners easily.
August 9, 2024
FOR BRANDS
Your Shop Local Store has a new feature: We made it easier for your brand to identify new prospects. The new Prospects page helps your brand expand your network by connecting with new retailers on Shop Local.
The Prospects page is broken down into sections that help prospect for new retailers:
Retailers by Specialty
Shows retailers by their industry and specialty (ex: gift shops, home goods stores, jewelry stores, tableware stores, etc.).
Salisbury, a leading maker of metal giftware, is including a Shop Local flyer in its wholesale shipments to retailers. The flyer encourages the retailer to join Shop Local and Sync products with the company. This service instantly helps the retailer more easily sell what is in the box they just received.
The store is able to receive the box 📦 —> Sync with the brand📱—> and quickly sell the product to its customers 🎁.
We Do What No One Else Can Do with each original metal design that is an act of creation, made entirely by hand. An atelier is more than just a creator's studio. It is a space of inspiration and creativity, a special place where ideas take tangible form through the skilled hands of the artist. It is where handmade objects transcend surface beauty and are endowed with soul.
Our special pieces are perfect when giving as a wedding gift or a gift for your own home to use while enjoying...
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The Wall Street Journal recently shared how the used car market has improved in the last 20 years because much of it is now conducted online. When car buyers use the web, they’re more likely to save money (about 2%) and dealers can, in theory, make more with dynamic pricing (about 2%) thereby giving each party a win. Unlike 20 years ago, when we didn’t have smartphones, today 95% of used car purchases start online. While 31% of used car purchases were completely in-person, ...
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How a contemporary store in Texas enhanced its online presence and saved thousands in one week.
July 24, 2024
We are pleased to announce that Speranza Design Gallery has joined Shop Local to grow its online business. Founded by Alex Lubarsky, Speranza Design Gallery showcases unique, modern designs to serve as a go-to for contemporary gifts, decor, and beyond.
Speranza Design Gallery saved $10,837 and 15 weeks in labor on website product maintenance by using their Shop Local Store. Through the Syncing service, the store will expand its online collection of gifts and home ...
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Maison3Amis will offer1,200+ new products within 2 new brands, Non Sans Raison and Josephinenhütte.
July 23, 2024
We're pleased to share that well-known industry distributor Maison3Amis is adding two new Syncing brands to their popular assortment of tabletop and gift items:
Josephinenhütte - a historical Austrian glass producer.
Non Sans Raison - famous producer of Limoges porcelain.
About Josephinenhütte
Josephinenhütte was established in 1842 by Count Leopold von Schaffgotsch and named after his beloved wife, Josephine. The technical sophistication and beauty of the products ...
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Why only 30% of wedding gift givers will come into a store in 2030--and how we can help prepare for that
July 23, 2024
Tableware Today’s Editor Amy Stavis invited me to pen the Last Word column for the August / September issue. I start by comparing e-commerce trends for selling automobiles to selling dinner plates. Online sales in both industries have swelled in the last 25 years. (I entered the e-commerce business at the right time—in 2001.)
I predict that 70% of wedding registry gift givers will never set foot in a physical store by 2030. Currently, that number is at about 50%. If we do in fact ...
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Taking it from the oven to the table, this 3-quart porcelain casserole dish looks amazing with its matching botanical design basket, which is handmade by highly skilled artisans from durable exotic vines. The white porcelain surface makes an impressive contrast with the organic, rustic tones of the vines, making it ideal as a hostess or wedding present. Also available in 4Qt.
Addison Ross has been creating home accessories with a focus on style, quality, and luxury since 1978. They began creating beautiful handmade picture frames and have gone on to expand their collections to include a huge variety of elegant designs for the entire home. Stop in at the Shadyside store to see the selection of items.
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