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December 8, 2023 THANKS FOR 50 YEARS by MARSHA DAUTCH
THANKS FOR 50 YEARS by MARSHA DAUTCH
December 8, 2023
I recently saw a car with the license plate: WHYWRK. I had a sad feeling for the driver, who perhaps wasn’t as lucky as I to have the best job in the world – getting paid to shop for the most beautiful goods in the world – which I am now retiring from. After 40+ years as a buyer of tabletop and gifts in Buffalo, I have the opportunity to put the dishes away, polish the flatware, and store the stemware. As a small specialty store, we’ve been through our share of ups and ...
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December 7, 2023 THE BLUES OF THE GRAYS
THE BLUES OF THE GRAYS
December 7, 2023
I have a friend who recently took a job with a respected women’s clothing retailer after 13 years of retirement. My friend, Leslie, a former school teacher, wanted to be of use and knew that retail was a great opportunity for seniors. She was all bright-eyed and bushy-tailed her first week. She loved that the manager asked her to try on clothes she liked and then suggested outfits that would look good on her. Leslie even purchased a few of those suggestions, couture she never would have ...
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September 26, 2023 COMING OF AGE
COMING OF AGE
September 26, 2023
I got to thinking about the generational make-up of today's workforce when I realized all the folks I interviewed in the current issue are well-experienced, older workers with decades of expertise and know-how, who are still creating and innovating with alacrity. (Yours truly included.)

There was a time when you entered the labor force, worked until a certain age, and retired. Now, more and more people are working into their golden years, a trend that's expected to continue fueled by aging ...
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July 25, 2023 Thanks for the Memories, by Laurie Gates
Thanks for the Memories, by Laurie Gates
July 25, 2023
I chuckled when I was asked to author this column, as I have been known to have the last word from time to time. As I prepare to leave the industry that has given me so much (I eagerly accepted the opportunity to work in the gift and home area in 1986), I can vividly recall the excitement I felt when I first entered the creative space that we get to live and work in every day. I have been exposed to scores of creative people; I met and worked with artists and buyers who were inspired and ...
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March 30, 2023 WORK FRIENDS = HAPPY
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WORK FRIENDS = HAPPY
March 30, 2023
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.

Luckily, Rich Brinkman ...
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February 28, 2023 Cucina Fresca
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Cucina Fresca
February 28, 2023
Cucina Fresca became one of VIETRI's most beloved dinnerware collections. An American Design Award winner, this collection is fresh, warm, and irresistibly Italian, and we are thrilled to bring it out of retirement in honor of VIETRI's 40th anniversary. View Post
July 20, 2020 Four Reasons B-2-B Marketplaces Are Growing
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Four Reasons B-2-B Marketplaces Are Growing
July 20, 2020
In a TotalRetail blog post, Rajat Jain, a CEO of a steel marketplace, shares compelling reasons why B-2-B commerce is growing. His reasons include:
  1. Mobile Phones. Technology is now more widespread and accepted.  For example, we now have more powerful mobile phones.
  2. Cost. Creating technology is now cheaper. Brands can now more quickly offer powerful B-2-B wholesale solutions.
  3. The group is smarter than the individual. There is a 'snow ball' effect with B-2-B marketplaces. We want to
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February 7, 2020 My Dad
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My Dad
February 7, 2020
Dear Friends, 

I’m writing to sadly share that my dad Don Solarek passed away last week.  He was quiet, thoughtful, and would gladly walk in New York City from the Battery to Harlem. 

Don always had time to chat with me, share a story, give a lesson, and encourage me.  He helped me with my paper route at 6 am when it was 3º in Rochester. He came to every high school cross country race and wrestling match—which were often held around 3:30 pm. Likely not ...
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August 26, 2019
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August 26, 2019
Giving a clock as a business gift is a sophisticated way to show appreciation for your employees and clients. There are a number of occasions you may want to consider gifting a Chelsea Clock for. Learn More →https://www.chelseaclock.com/blog/business-gift-giving-retirements-promotions-client-gifts-and-more/?utm_source=bridge&utm_medium=organic View Post
December 27, 2018
December 27, 2018
Our New Year Holiday hours will be
Saturday 10:00am until 2:00 pm
Closed Sunday Monday and Tuesday.
Reopen Wednesday January 2nd 2019 with an exciting finish to our Retirement Sale View Post
December 18, 2018
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December 18, 2018
Emerald and diamond pendant. Deal of the Day. Jimmy Smith Jewelers Retirement sale!! Reg. $4000.00 Today and Wed. 1360.00. 2306 6th. Ave. Decatur, Al. 35601. View Post
December 8, 2018
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December 8, 2018
Christmas Giveaway Today December 8th... at Jimmy Smith Jewelers Huge Retirement Sale......Three items will be given away today, Freshwater pearls at Noon..Retail Value $150.00, Sterling and Blue Topaz pendant at 1:00 pm...Retail Value $560.00, And at 2:00 PM a Zodiac Swiss Gents Watch....Retail Value $1350.00... COME IN AND REGISTER!!!!
You must register today for these drawings, you must be present to win and there must be at least 20 registrants for the drawing to take place. Jimmy Smith ...
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December 6, 2018
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December 6, 2018
Jimmy Smith Jewelers Deal of the Day....During the Huge Retirement Sale..Amethyst and Diamond ring...Was $2200.00 today only 440.00..And now save up to 75% off plus take an additional 15% off all green dotted items.... Jimmy Smith Jewelers 2306 6th Ave. SE, Decatur, AL.
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December 6, 2018
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December 6, 2018
Special guests this morning.
Thank you , Shorty’s Boys for stopping in to congratulate Jimmy Dean Smith on his retirement. Made his day ??
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December 1, 2018
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December 1, 2018
Jimmy Smith Jewelers Huge Retirement Sale Deal of the Day. 18kt. White Gold Vintage look ladies ring with .80cts. of beautiful diamonds!!. Was $3995.00. Today 1295.00!!!
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November 29, 2018
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November 29, 2018
Jimmy Smith Jewelers...Huge Retirement Sale!!! Deal of the Day!! 1.50ct. total weight diamond pave hoop earrings. Was. $7500.00, Today Deal of the Day only!!! 2495.00. Only one pair available..Don't miss this deal. Jimmy Smith Jewelers, 2306 6th Ave SE, Decatur. View Post
Friday, Nov. 23, 2018
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Friday, Nov. 23, 2018
Black Friday and Saturday Specials at Jimmy Smith Jewelers Huge Retirement Sale!!! Choose your item or items, reach into Santa's bag and pull a box. Each box will have an additional discount of 10 to 30% off the low sale prices. Good on everything except loose diamonds, diamond stud earrings, and jewelry already marked at 70% or more off. However, we will take an additional 10% off those items!!! Some other exclusions may apply. OPEN 10 AM BLACK FRIDAY!!! View Post
September 18, 2018
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September 18, 2018
Another exclusive for Brown's by Beatriz Ball! Corporate or office gifts? Boss or employee appreciation? Retirement? Birthday? We've gotcha covered with this one of a kind gift. View Post
September 25, 2017
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September 25, 2017
Did you know that J.C. Penney was based in New York City? Seems a bit odd for a business that resembled a frontier store. Today's WSJ reviews a book about James Cash Penney and how he spent his retirement on helping farmers.

As a follow up, I googled J.C. Penney being headquartered in NYC. Sure enough, this article shares how it moved to Dallas from NYC in 1987:

http://articles.latimes.com/1987-04-30/business/fi-2914_1_moves-york-headquarters
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August 31, 2017
August 31, 2017
Congratulations Ronny Lovelady on your retirement! Please help us in thanking him for 31 years of dedicated service as one of our watch technicians. View Post

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