COSTA NOVA AND CASAFINA ANNOUNCE A NEW SHOWROOM AT 41 MADISON AVENUE IN NEW YORK CITY The renowned Portuguese tableware brands COSTA NOVA and CASAFINA announce a new showroom at 41 MADISON AVENUE in New York City. Situated in the heart of the Flatiron District, the building welcomes tabletop professionals and chefs from around the globe to preview new offerings from the industry’s finest brands. The new space will display collections from both brands with an emphasis on the ...
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Join us in the store on Wednesday, November 13 for a special Vietri signing event with our very own Italian artisan, Gianluca Fabbro. Gianluca will be personalizing your new Vietri pieces with Italian phrases, while sharing special Italian holiday traditions and giving product demonstrations. For more information, call the store at 850-681-2824.
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September 26, 2019
September 26, 2019
Check out the traditional Trésor Blue dinnerware collection, designed by Mariela Schwarz Montiel. Also available in orange, turquoise and brown.
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September 24, 2019
September 24, 2019
Back in stock! As seen in Traditional Home Magazine. These are not offered in very many cities because Florence wants to keep them all for themselves!
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August 29, 2019
August 29, 2019
Amazon and Chinese companies have teamed up to bypass Main Street and ship goods directly to doorsteps. This is hurting American manufacturing as well as local city governments. To accomplish this, they're misleading Americans by putting out press releases that cherry-pick statistics.
Follow these 3 steps to see the issue at hand:
1. In an Amazon press release last week, Amazon claimed:
"Independent third-party sellers – primarily small and medium-sized businesses – ...
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What company in the tabletop industry has invested in a tech company? I don't know of one. I believe our industry should be doing what UPS does and investing in tech--and I'll explain why.
As today's WSJ shares, UPS has a venture capital arm and it has this because smart businesses know that most businesses are becoming more like: software businesses. Therefore, businesses have to ‘buy’ that know-how by investing in a tech company. UPS knows that it doesn't have the internal tech know-how to...
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First read:
There are millions of indie stores in the world who don’t get to succeed online. They get ripped off by web designers and coders, pay more in local taxes than big tech companies, don’t have access to cheap money from Wall St. (like big tech companies), and can’t protect themselves from hackers looking to steal credit cards. They are prevented them from running their business, helping their customers, and servicing their communities. Due to these expenses and ...
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July 1, 2019
July 1, 2019
Juliska’s Le Panier dinnerware collection was inspired by the French basket weave. Often found in equestrian and nautical traditions, these intricate, hand-knotted braids weave themselves around harmonious shapes - resembling a basket weave that has weathered to perfect imperfection. Oven, microwave, dishwasher, and freezer safe.
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June 11, 2019
June 11, 2019
These Anna Weatherley dishes are sure to catch the attention of your guests. Each hand-painted porcelain piece will delight all diners. Inspired by the traditions of Hungary, skilled artisans hand-paint fine European porcelain with 24k gold accents.
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June 7, 2019
June 7, 2019
Smaller margins are here for many businesses in many industries—not just tableware. Recently, a sales rep balked when I suggested its stores take a haircut on margins. Yet, I believe big money tech players are forcing these cuts and upending traditional profits—leaving stores with little other option. From media (see today’s AT&T article) to advertising (Facebook, goggle) to transportation (Uber, Lyft, Tesla) to gift registries (Amazon, MyRegistry, Zola), big money-backed tech companies are the...
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June 6, 2019
June 6, 2019
From eclectic to traditional, we have gifts and home decor of all kinds.
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This month’s HFN magazine shares a letter that I wrote to the editor. In the letter, I encourage the industry to team up and push back against Amazon and big online entities in order to ensure our long-term survival. I welcome your feedback on it.
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Fifty-four percent of people looking for a product go directly to Amazon.com, shared a front page story in this week’s Wall St. Journal. This 54 percent is not good for nearly anyone in our ...
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May 13, 2019
May 13, 2019
What better way to serve your guests? Each Anna Weatherley piece is not just a hand-painted object but a work of art to enjoy year-round. Inspired by the artisanal tradition of Hungary, skilled artisans hand-paint fine European porcelain with 24k gold accents.
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May 2, 2019
May 2, 2019
How does Amazon keep shipping prices low? Just place the packages on the street. This spot is traditionally filled with garbage from the pizza restaurant. Today’s it’s Amazon’s unofficial shipping and receiving warehouse.
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54% of people looking for a product go directly to Amazon. That’s not good for nearly anyone in our industry. Amazon takes a 30% cut and keeps all the customer’s contact information (email, tel, address). If you’re a retailer, you can’t operate a successful business giving away 30% of your 50% cut of a retail sale.
If you’re a brand, over the last few year you were probably relishing in selling direct, cutting out the rep commission, and getting 100% of the sale. Well now Amazon is your new ...
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April 1, 2019
April 1, 2019
Wedgwood is in its 260th year shares Tableware Today. Josiah Wedgwood, the eleventh child of a potter, was a skilled potter himself by age nine—yet couldn’t use a traditional potter’s wheel because of a small pox inflicted injury. In 1765, Queen Charlotte gave him the right to use the title ‘Potter to the Queen.’ Fun fact: Josiah’s grandson was Charles Darwin.
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March 15, 2019
March 15, 2019
The Michael Aram Dogwood Collection is inspired by the beautiful flowering tree native to North America. Dogwood, as interpreted in metal, is enhanced with white enamel petals, while its branches are finished in oxidized brass. These artful pieces integrate well in traditional and contemporary settings.
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March 8, 2019
March 8, 2019
Inspired by the artisanal tradition of Hungary, skilled artists hand-paint fine Anna Weatherly European porcelain with gold accents. Buy a set or mix and match - you’re sure to set a beautiful stage for any meal.
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February 1, 2019
February 1, 2019
Well said...tradition for a Modern World. Offering nothing but the best to our brides in Fine China and everyday dinnerware. Royal Gifts is where you want to register. We keep you updated on what’s new and what is available.
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