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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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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We at Shop Local are always working hard to create new, free software features and updates that will help grow your online business.
For example, we've recently unveiled the Brand File Center, our newest hub for file sharing. Files from Syncing Brands can be added, accessed, shared, or requested for authorized dealers and sales reps -- all in one place.
Please watch the video here to check out the recent update and see how you can access it through your Shop Local account: https://vimeo....
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Visit Glassworks and Cheeks and Feathers during the Annual Shadyside Sidewalk Sale, which takes place Wednesday, July 24th - Sunday, July 28th from 10 am to 6 pm each day. Come to Walnut Street and it's side streets next week to shop at your favorite stores and boutiques to find products at incredible discounts. Most local retail businesses will participate, offering up to 80% off regular retail. Savvy shoppers have flocked to the Sale for more than 30 years. Glassworks and Cheeks and ...
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From everyday elegance to extraordinary centerpieces, Baccarat vases offer a range of colors and shapes for infinite compositions. Designed to complement every taste and style, they effortlessly infuse sophistication and charm into any space.
Baccarat, bringing timeless charm to modern living.
Photography by Philippe Garcia Photography
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How to send a link of a registry or product to family and friends via text, email, or social media.
July 15, 2024
Your Shop Local Store has an updated feature: We made it easier to share a registry or product with family and friends via mobile. The new "Share" link opens a tray with various options for sharing the link to a registry or product.
Previously, one had to follow multiple steps to share a link:
Copy a link to a registry or product.
Open an email or text to the person they wish to send a link to.
Our Farmhouse woven serving tray with glass bottom finish is ideal for entertaining, providing an eye-catching rustic backdrop for bread and cheese, sliced pizzas and flatbreads, and other charcuterie delights. Whether you're having a formal dinner or a casual gathering, this item will look wonderful on your table or kitchen island. This country-style charm, created from durable organic vines, adds a warm and welcoming touch to serving and is a fantastic conversation starter.
This large square handwoven tray is ideal for summer outdoor gatherings or adding a finishing touch to any area in your home. This one is handcrafted by artists from rustic-colored organic vines that are both natural and sustainable, providing a cozy rich finishing touch that suits practically any design style. Available in 18” and 24” square diameter.
With a glass bowl and a well-fitting woven basket, this condiment server has an elegant style that blends in wonderfully with tabletop décor. You can be confident that this pair of 16-ounce bowls will add a touch of sophistication and transform the casual gathering into an elegant one. This is a useful kitchen tabletop addition to give your meals that extra look and make your guests feel welcome.
Our commitment to sustainability inevitably guides us to craft collections inspired by nature, honoring the environment and integrating with natural elements.
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Blue & White Boho Vibes featuring a vintage ikat fabric for a tablecloth, natural bamboo flatware, marbled drinkware, and our Sitio stripe ceramics.
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Did you know that Ginger's Breadboys has awesome branded kitchen linens to pair with our gingerbread kits?
Not only are they a great gift but they also enhance your gingerbread display. Take a look at our wholesale platform. We have low minimums and a streamlined ordering process. We'll look good on your shelves come the holidays. Don't delay. Order before the summer is out to ensure delivery.
Helping you make, bake, and decorate gingerbread...
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For storing little quantities of dips or herbs, these two 16-ounce glass insert condiment bowls are the perfect size. In addition, they have a well-fitting, sturdy condiment basket that goes well with the glass insert. This makes them ideal for both regular use and entertaining. The stunning earthen hues of this exquisitely handcrafted basket, which is made from natural vines, complements your fine tableware, wine glasses, and other accessories, and improves the presentation of food. Comes in ...
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Add delightful spring and summer elements to create a stunning contrast with this woven placemat and napkin ring composed of unique rustic vines. Pastel colors mixed with this organic texture provide a sensation of effortless elegance and organic simplicity.
To create a striking presentation at your dinner table, use this magnificent bread basket to arrange all of your buns, rolls, breadsticks, or French baguette slices. This neutral-hued, hand-woven piece looks good in both boho and seaside environments. It is built from naturally occurring, organic forest vines. This bread basket is ideal for hospitably greeting guests as soon as your party begins. Selection of two sizes: 9.75" L x 4" W x 1.75" H and 2.5" L x 4" W x 1.75&...
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Simply adding this natural earthy woven placemat with sophisticated color schemes will complete the warm and cool summer tabletop. Calaisio placemats and napkin rings are charmingly classic and suitable for your casual, natural table setting. These are created using organic vines found in nature, and they provide a touch of natural grandeur to your special 4th of July weekend festivities! The placemats and napkin rings are offered separately as a set of 4.
Costa Nova, a leading maker of table and giftware, is including a Shop Local flyer in its orders shipped to retailers this summer. The flyer encourages the retailer to join Shop Local and Sync products with the company’s two brands, Costa Nova and Casafina. This service instantly helps the retailer more easily market and sell what is in the box they just received.
The store is able to receive the box π¦ —> Sync with the brandπ±—> and quickly sell the ...
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How a Drawing Helps Share the10x Improvement We Deliver to Indie Shops
July 4, 2024
At breakfast in the East Village this morning, Austin Kleon’s email image struck me. His hand-drawn summer sale sign by a pool was much more heartfelt than the text-based offer. His drawing shows how our minds may become immune to text offers but react and perk up to new and authentic imagery.
I wondered what I could draw for my business. I often communicate using text and sometimes rely on stock images. Since we help indie stores grow their registry businesses, I decided to ...
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A modern patriotic theme will look great with Calaisio's handwoven placemats and napkin rings with a sense of nature. Our naturally woven placemats complement your red, white, and blue motif perfectly. Enjoy getting ready and decorating for a fantastic Fourth of July get-together! Offered in sets of 4.