Bridge has something that every store needs, but doesn’t really want: product data. We get stores to trust us that they need our product data for 64,000 products from 109 brands. They really don’t want the data—they want the sales from it. The data itself is worthless, but the sales from it are invaluable. Do you know who also has this issue? Funeral directors. Last week's Wall Street Journal shares that mortuaries are leveraging bonsai trees, setting up bouncy castles, ...
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Add a welcoming warmth and texture to your entertaining barware with our expertly handcrafted party bucket. Traditionally woven by skilled artisans from natural vines, this bucket features a removable galvanized metal insert for easy cleanup. Its natural and rich color variations give an eye-catching charm and vintage style.
CALAISIO
natural elegance, extraordinary durability
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Glassworks can help you get ready for those picnics, parties, and gatherings. We have serving pieces, alfresco melamine dinnerware, and red, white, & blue decor. Pictured: MacKenzie-Childs Royal Check items. Stop at the Shadyside store to see the full gambit of options. Have a Happy 4th of July!
Inspired by a well-traveled lifestyle, liven up your everyday dinner parties with the playful designs of the Santorini Collection. Recreate the beautiful mosaic tiles found in the Greek Isles with dishwasher and microwave safe ceramic. Viva by Vietri is Vietri's tabletop line for casual entertaining. Glassworks in Shadyside just received a big shipment of Santorini. Stop in to see the variety of pieces!
Serve with pride and complete the look with Calaisio`s heat resistant woven trays paired with Pillivuyt bakeware, an exceptional quality French porcelain since 1818. Great white casserole dishes work well for so many dishes, potluck dinner parties and holiday desserts. Available in 1QT, 2QT & 3QTS. Happy New Year!
CALAISIO
natural elegance, extraordinary durability
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Serve with pride and complete the look with Calaisio`s heat resistant woven trays paired with Pillivuyt bakeware, an exceptional quality French porcelain since 1818. Great white casserole dishes work well for so many dishes, potluck dinner parties and holiday desserts. Available in 1QT, 2QT & 3QTS. Happy Holidays!
CALAISIO
natural elegance, extraordinary durability
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Beatriz Ball's Manhattan pieces feature gleaming geometric elements inspired by the New York skyline.
The SOHO Manhattan Ice Bucket with Gold Handles is an extravagant, luxurious and sophisticated take on the classic ice bucket. Ideal for chilling wine or serving ice for parties. Pairs perfectly with the brilliantly clear Venice All Purpose from the GLASS Collection.
Beatriz Ball’s intensely handmade products use eco-friendly and sustainable materials and are crafted by ...
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During this holiday season, does one want to tell their family and friends that they sell knock offs--or that they help Main Street? I'd vote for the latter. Yet, a new service is trying to sell knock offs and eat in to retailers' lunches.
For the last few years, retailers have been having a hard time of it: they are increasingly circumvented by the brands. With the advent of the e-commerce websites and social media, brands are pitching their wares directly to consumers and ...
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Retailers have had a difficult time in recent years, as brands have increasingly circumvented them. With the advent of e-commerce websites and social media, brands are pitching their wares directly to consumers and cutting out retailers.
I’ve sometimes wondered: What if the factory decides to do the same and cut out the brands? If the retailers don’t like it, how will the brands? Some businesses are now trying this. Services like Italic allow a consumer to bypass...
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Add a unique and eye-catching element to your food display with this woven tray featuring a glass finish. Its organic earthy tones crafted from natural vines give a rustic modern and visually appealing food presentation.
CALAISIO
natural elegance, extraordinary durability
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Tis the season for fall harvest gatherings and holiday parties. If you are looking for the perfect hostess gift that makes a statement, Erbario Toscano is it. Erbario Toscano is a line of Italian scentual products made from the finest flowers, herbs and oils. Owner of The Mermaids Home Milena Lyons says, “There is nothing that compares with Erbario. As a fragrance snob myself, I am excited to bring my customers this line of high quality fragrances for the home and body.” ...
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Liven up your everyday dinner parties with the playful designs of Santorini, inspired by a well-traveled lifestyle. Assorted blue and white patterns make entertaining fun by recreating the beautiful mosaic tiles found in the Greek Isles. Santorini Fish is a perfect mix of blue and white that easily layers with the mosaic patterns of Santorini. Handmade of hard ceramic in Portugal. Dishwasher safe and microwave safe.
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March 4, 2020
March 4, 2020
Spring parties become more memorable with the Carmel Ceramica CAROUSEL pattern. Serving pieces and dinnerware, stoneware from Portugal that is dishwasher and microwave safe.
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Market buildings are looking down the barrel of a gun. To find out why, check out my article in this month's Tableware Today.
THE LAST WORD
CHART YOUR FUTURE BEFORE BIG TECH DOES
by JASON SOLAREK
Market buildings are starting to take digital seriously. Why, finally? Because Amazon is nipping at retailers’ heels? No. Because Zola is stealing indie stores’ registry business? No. Sadly, the main thing that’s brought markets up to speed has to do with their own dollars and ...
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Barneys will likely keep thousands of dollars belonging to brides, shares todayβs Times. The defunct retailer will keeps the bridesβ registry credits if they donβt redeem them by this Thursday.
This is also bad for the brands that were sold via Barneys' registries. For example, let's imagine Barneys sells Waterford. If a bride registered for a Waterford product, and that item was gifted by a family member, Waterford would expect that item to be bought by ...
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