Bring the flair of fall to your table with handpainted rustic Italian charm or the refined texture and whimsical shape of the Artichoke. Traditionally a symbol of hope and prosperity, the Vietri Artichokes collection beautifully depicts the unique silhouette of this timeless vegetable. Click here to shop for the Vietri Artichokes on this website.
We are following state guidelines by sanitizing, social distancing, and wearing masks, so you must also. For a private shopping appointment, ...
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These days everyone wants to be a ‘digital company,’ but truth be told the heart of a digital company often lies in analog, traditional mediums like: paper sketches, face-to-face conversations, and inspiration from window shopping.
As an example of this, shown here is my stretch of the home goods industry that I’m converting to a digital graphic. While we’ll eventually view the finished chart via pixels, this idea was originally born of good ol’ ...
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A sandwich wrapped in foil is so yesterday. Today, urban picnickers and zero-waste fans bring their home-made snacks and purchases to ensure a completely clear conscience. Beeswax wraps and compostable carry nets are here to stay – and are genuine, everyday alternatives to plastic. Bento boxes for the office, inspired by the Japanese lunch carrier, are typically divided into several compartments. These make a great addition to more traditional snack and sandwich boxes. We also want more ...
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The soft floral pattern of Arte Italica's Giulietta Blue is classic and perfect for year-round entertaining. Pair the place-setting with their Graffiata Blue Charger for an edgy look or keep it traditional with their Scavo Blue Charger.
Italian ceramic, Hand made in Italy.
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Big, bold, red Lobsters splash across these pure white organic cotton children's pajamas - 100% Organic Cotton!
These are a summer tradition for many families
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Zola's slowdown is good news for indie stores--but Zola will likely be back. While it is over-leveraged with venture capital and over-valued, the wedding registry business will rebound next year.
Indie stores are not the only ones to get a reprieve: market buildings were playing defense against Faire, the wholesale ...
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I believe that no business will survive the COVID-19 pandemic alone. Together, we can help indie stores survive this crisis.
Here is what Bridge is doing to help members:
Bridge is hosting COVID-19 preparation webinars for retailers, brands, and sales reps. For retailers, we hosted three trainings this week. You are invited to watch a replay of the COVID webinar for retailers here: https://vimeo.com/402693440/844cc20eec Our webinar
We're happy to share that Halcyon Days has joined Bridge as a Smart Brand. Please find the press release below.
For Immediate Release
Halcyon Days Partners with Bridge
English luxury lifestyle brand joins the e-commerce community to support U.S. retailer base
March 30, 2020
New York, NY — Halcyon Days, a designer of English handcrafted and manufactured luxury goods, has joined an online sales platform to help its authorized retailers increase sales.
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What is killing retail? Austan Goolsbee, a University of Chicago economics professor, shares three factors other than the Internet affecting retail including: big-box discount stores, a shrinking middle class, and shoppers preferring ‘services’ over tangible things.
I found this except interesting:
“In 1920, Americans spent more than half their income on food (38 percent) and clothing (17 percent) and almost all of that was through traditional retail stores. ...
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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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I think the phrase “E-commerce Community” is a good way to explain Bridge's offering. We're helping businesses share news, messages, pricing, files, pictures, and products.
Without Bridge, e-commerce is often a lonesome field. I believe this siloed nature is already starting to kill off traditional e-commerce operations. In its place, e-commerce platforms that bring together communities are flourishing. Platforms are the future--especially ones that support ...
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January 27, 2020
January 27, 2020
✨Pacifica by Casafina✨ Meet the NEW Collection designed for Modern Day Life, Pacifica. As an alternative to a more traditional, lustrous look, this collection showcases a matte finish that works as well for everyday meals as it does for weekend casual gatherings. Available in five colors.?
E-commerce is hammering stores, shares a study appearing in RetailDive. Each e-commerce job kills four traditional jobs, and it may help close 30k stores in the next 5 years.
RetailDive excerpts:
E-commerce has been a net negative — an agent of "destructive destruction" — for the retail industry writ large, according to a new study from credit insurance company Euler Hermes. The study found that 56,000 stores, or 10.7% of the
Atlanta Seminar Offers Selling Strategies for Independent Stores Casafina and Vietri will host Bridge’s Jason Solarek in their respective showrooms
Allison Zisko // Editor in Chief
January 15, 2020
Jason Solarek, Bridge CEO, and Matt Hullfish, Casafina’s national sales manager, at a seminar last year.
ATLANTA—Tabletop brands Casafina and Vietri are collaborating with e-commerce platform provider Bridge on two training sessions at the International Gift & Home ...
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January 8, 2020
January 8, 2020
Are brands bypassing stores? A new survey says 'yes' they are: 40% of Americans shopped directly from a brand in the past year, according a Diffussion survey.
Shoppers are choosing to bypass stores because the brands are undercutting them on prices, and offering faster and cheaper shipping.
How are brands getting in front of customers? Answer: Facebook and Instagram. A shopper visits a retailer's website for brand X, then Facebook puts a tracking pixel on the shopper, and then ...
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December 6, 2019
December 6, 2019
I guess you all heard the news that the 2020 Pantone color is TRADITIONAL BLUE. How lucky for us, Royal Limoges has 5 patterns in this color palette!!!
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October 15, 2019
October 15, 2019
We patented the first Ship’s Bell in our factory in 1900, and it has since been held as the standard by which all other Chelsea clocks are measured. This gorgeous time-teller is exceptional in many ways, most notably because of its signature chimes that have been used for years by seafarers, as well as for its classic mechanical movement and individually handcrafted construction. Shop Now → https://www.chelseaclock.com/6-ship-s-bell-nickel-traditional-base
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