"Sophisticated elegance" is phrase that one trend-spotter used to describe the GIFTABLES Sierra Modern Python Tray from Beatriz Ball. The sensational small tray in gunmetal is enlivened by a richly textured snakeskin surface set off by polished gold-tone handles that hug the edges. The piece looks gorgeous on the coffee table, chest of drawers, or desk and brings a sense of luxe to any environment--including your home. Sized to hold guest towels, too.
Best of Thymes, an indie store in Iowa, just closed (https://bestofthymes.bridgecatalog.com/news.cfm?id=20645). Hopefully, they’ll continue to operate online and keep using Bridge. Best of Thymes is part of an industry-wide series of closures that is affecting large and small retailers. Due to this, brands are increasing their efforts to go D2C. Brands justify this by saying that there are fewer stores to show their wares. While this is true, surely they are motivated by: 2x the margins. ...
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As our lives are more centered at home, we look to redecorate and add meaningful accents to our dwellings. Sierra Modern photo frames from the FRAME and GIFTABLES Collections feature modern and exciting proprietary metallic gold-tone finishes and interesting textures, ideal for any décor. Great gifts, too!
Shown above, the FRAME Sierra Modern Georgina 5 x 7 Frame (Gold) features a shimmering gold-tone finish and a texture reminiscent of shagreen. Designed to display a 5 x 7 photo (
We offer a universal domain service (UDS) to retailers, brands, and sales reps. What does this service do? The universal domain service elevates your business' brand and may increase your Google ranking. Specifically, the service hides ("masks") the 'bridgecatalog' part of the website URL.
In the example shown, we Google two stores' names in Texas. The two stores both use Bridge Store to power their online business. The Ivy House does not use the universal domain service...
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The WSJ covers how Amazon is growing its business at the cost of others.
Article highlights:
Amazon's leading selling points are endless selection and the lowest prices.
Amazon is so competitive that it often undertakes potentially unethical routes to grab more market share.
Amazon often takes a 30% commission on orders for third-party sellers. Due to this fee, many businesses prefer to receive orders on their own website which may be powered by Shopify (...or
Tableware Today magazine asked 71 industry professionals for their thoughts on 2021. I was one of those asked, and shared these answers to Editor Amy Stavis' questions:
What will be the most significant change for our industry in 2021?
J: As the famous business leader Marc Andreessen said, software is eating the world--and it's eating our industry like never before with Covid-19. The question is whether you're eating or being eaten. We’re all in the software business now. ...
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Do businesses like Amazon that short-change our community affect our ability to respond to a crisis?
In this pandemic, Bridge thanks first responders and the many people that help our communities work together. When I think of communities during Covid-19, Amazon comes to mind. I do think there is value in looking back at the last 24 months leading up to today and asking: did Amazon slow down our community's ability to respond?
Amazon historically pays less in corporate taxes than other ...
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April 8, 2020
April 8, 2020
OK... you're NOT going to want to miss this!!! TOMORROW ~ Friday, April 10th, we'll be having our debut FACEBOOK LIVE from HEART'S DESIRE!!!
The presentation will be done with a MORE than 6ft distance radius and we will wipe down anything we touch because WE don’t want to get sick and don’t want our wonderful customers to either!
We want to visit a little, take a little tour of a few areas of the store and more than ANYTHING connect with all of you (and hope you&...
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Retailers have asked how they can stay busy and boost orders.
1. Bridge is going to announce new webinars soon. We will be hosting SEO and social media webinars.
2. A customer called today asking about selling on Instagram. I found this page with some tips:
When buying a gift online, customers will now be more likely to enter a gift message. Bridge added to the checkout page an image of a gift envelope and text asking "Include a Message With Your Gift?"
This gift envelope image and text will only appear if the purchase is for a gift registry purchase. If the purchase is not gift registry related, a customer can still enter a gift message.
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January 16, 2020
January 16, 2020
New Blush Lingerie Panties At Cheeks!
Cheeks just got a big shipment from Blush lingerie! New patterns of Hipsters and Thongs are only 3 for $33 at both Cheeks locations! Featuring a delicate lace trim, the everyday microfiber hipsters and thongs combine comfort with a second-skin feel. Stop in and pick your favorite design!
Glassworks and Cheeks offer free gift wrapping! Click here to see store info on our Cheeks Website.
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January 13, 2020
January 13, 2020
Wells Fargo wants to become a technology company, shares today's WSJ, which mirrors the trend of many businesses in many industries. They are strengthening their technology--or risking being left behind. A similar trend is occurring in retail. But some retailers don't get it. Walmart infamously invested in Bonobos pants instead of a tech company, only to sell Bonobos recently at a loss.
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November 15, 2019
November 15, 2019
New E-mail Scam Targeting Invoices and ACH Payments
There is a new scam where hackers take over a brand’s email account and request payment via ACH. This financial scam recently happened to a brand that we know. Please note: Bridge has not been a victim of this scam. We are warning businesses to ensure it does not happen to our friends.
Here is how the scam works:
1. A hacker takes control of an employee’s email account such as their Microsoft email user ID and password. This is likely done via a...
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September 1, 2019
September 1, 2019
Amazon is selling products that may kill people, and Amazon doesn't seem too interested in stopping it shares the Wall St. Journal:
Be cautious when buying: - Children or baby items - Electronics - Products ...
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August 15, 2019
August 15, 2019
The Best Cast-Iron Pans To Make Your Food Way Healthier Liz Moody By Liz Moody Contributing Food Editor
Image by mbg creative / iStock Our editors have independently chosen the products listed on this page. If you purchase something mentioned in this article, we may earn a small commission. August 15, 2019 — 9:08 AM Share on: Cast-iron pans might be one of the top kitchen tools that chefs and health professionals agree upon. The heavy weight allows for durable, even cooking (many lighter pans have "...
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June 24, 2019
June 24, 2019
We all have a little of the REBEL in us. Royal Crown Derby's new REBEL pattern in the Art Glaze casual group of bone china patterns is uniquely designed to emulate distressed denim. Derby's secretive "dragon skin powder" dusting creates a result that is as visually striking as it is original. We are told Daenerys Targaryen loves it!
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June 24, 2019
June 24, 2019
“If the shoe fits, wear it,” goes the old saying, and today’s Times shares the state of indie shoes which may sound familiar to indie gift shop owners. This story seems to be ‘a fit’ for our industry, too.
I recently visited a Footlocker and noticed they had moved the Nike shoes to the back of the store. Why? Nike, with all of its stores and direct to consumer website promotion, is now a competitor and Footlocker is trying to reduce its reliance on Nike. To that affect, I went to the Nike ...
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June 5, 2019
June 5, 2019
Are stores going overboard with asking for reviews? Staples asked me to review Charmin toilet paper. :)
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June 5, 2019
June 5, 2019
** NEW Handbags ** This Steel Snakeskin Crossbody Bag is a must! Drop by to see all of the styles and colors that just arrived!
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May 22, 2019
May 22, 2019
Keep it clean with Happy Place Cleaning supplies from Beekman 1802 Mercantile. The collection of supplies is safe enough to apply to skin as natural deodorants.
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