It was October 2021, and I had just finished my first in-person trends seminar since the pandemic impacted all industry shows. At the end of the image-packed program, an audience member raised her hand and challenged, “Do trends even matter anymore?”
It was a valid question. The pandemic had disrupted business, upended supply chains, transformed education, revealed vulnerabilities, altered priorities, and unexpectedly claimed many lives. The question was tinged with cynicism. Pent...
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Add authentic charm to your table with our Lastra collection.
Inspired by the wooden slabs used for traditional cheesemaking throughout Italy, Lastra’s overlap design gives this modern collection true character.
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Two traditional condiment server bowls with a contemporary eco-chic makeover. The exquisite glass crescent-shaped bowls are perfect for serving sliced fruits, sweets, nuts, and other condiments. In keeping with the glass' crescent shape, the pattern also features a lovely bowl that is skillfully and creatively woven. Due to its sturdy tropical vine construction, which resists distortion when submerged in water, it can easily be hand-washed with mild dish soap to remove the grime or dirt that has...
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Make this neutral tablescape warm and inviting with Calaisio`s woven placemat accented with white finished wood beads. A fresh and inspiring decorative table setting compliment made from 100% organic vines, traditionally handcrafted by highly skilled craftsmen. Keep it rustic and simple. Set of 4.
CALAISIO
natural elegance, extraordinary durability
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HEREND HAS BEEN KNOWN FOR ITS BRILLIANT WHITE PORCELAIN SINCE 1826. ON THE EVE OF THE HUNGARIAN MANUFACTORY’S 200TH ANNIVERSARY (YES, WE’RE A TAD EARLY), WE SALUTE HEREND’S GOLD AND WHITE DINNERWARE DESIGNS, IDEAL EXEMPLARS OF CLASSIC ELEGANCE.
HEREND IS KNOWN AROUND THE GLOBE AS ONE OF PORCELAIN’S finest producers, a favorite of royalty, aristocracy, and folks like you and me who appreciate unparalleled quality and exquisite craftsmanship. Herend’s smooth white ...
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How to view all of a registry's gift givers on one page.
March 29, 2023
Your Online Store has a new feature: We've made it easier for you and your registrants to view information about a registry's gift givers. There is now a dedicated Gift Givers page that displays purchases grouped by the gift giver.
Traditionally, orders are organized by date. This page groups orders by the gift giver. The page outputs a registry’s gift givers’ emails and addresses on one page making it handy to manage thank you notes.
The Mod line was created as a fresh departure from traditional Annieglass pieces. This modern, Dutch inspired design showcases round edges that appear to be dipped in precious metals, with wonderfully varying subtleties in the precious metal. It’s simple, modern style will last a lifetime.
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A touch of gold never gets old! The vibrant and colorful New Orleans Collection represents something of a departure for Beatriz Ball, but upholds the company’s championing of handmade traditions and artistry.
Featuring layers of cracked gold foil applied to clear glass, the piece is a glittering stunner for serving as well as home décor. Great for serving baked goods, it has a rich and sophisticated look that is at home in modern or traditional interiors.
It’s a formidable task, overseeing product development for all of Lenox’s flatware brands, which includes Lenox, Kate Spade, Oneida, Cambridge, Hampton Forge, Reed & Barton, and Gorham. Your tenures at Oneida and Bed Bath & Beyond, as the tabletop buyer, provide a solid foundation for this position.
Prior to Oneida, where I was senior product marketing manager when Lenox acquired us, I was at Bed Bath & Beyond for 12 years, most recently as the tabletop buyer. My whole ...
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THIN AND SIMPLE says it all, a perfect moniker for Pampa Bay’s latest juggernaut, a throwback to the shapes and looks the company achieved in stainless steel, its one-time material of choice, a decade ago. Then, in 2016, Carlos Barbagallo, president and owner, decided to segue into the dishwasher-safe, tarnish-free porcelain that looks like metal, using a proprietary, state-of-the-art technology that’s neither painted nor glazed. “Thin and Simple is our homage to the looks we ...
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I am pleased to announce the Nicolette Mayer Collection is ready to sync products with authorized retailers. If this interests you, please continue reading and I'll share how to sync. Syncing products is free for your business. There is no charge. (The brand pays for this service.)
Nicolette Mayer Collection joins our stable of 112 premium brands that sync products with 1,200+ fine indie stores.
About Nicolette Mayer Collection
Produced by dedicated artisans in ...
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About Nicolette Mayer Collection
Produced by dedicated artisans in America, the Nicolette Mayer Collection offers over 1500 Art de la Table items. Nicolette Mayer is a lifestyle brand whose product categories include:
Two traditional condiment server bowls with a contemporary eco-chic makeover. The exquisite glass crescent-shaped bowls are perfect for serving sliced fruits, sweets, nuts, and other condiments. In keeping with the glass' crescent shape, the pattern also features a lovely bowl that is skillfully and creatively woven. Due to its sturdy tropical vine construction, which resists distortion when submerged in water, it can easily be hand-washed with mild dish soap to remove the grime or dirt that has...
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We’re obsessed with Cantaria layered in White (shiny) and Matte White!!🤍
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Cantaria, which means stonework in Portuguese, aptly describes this masterfully created collection. The organic shape and hammered texture offers a traditional look, or a sophisticated, modern elegance. Mix, match and play, the 13 stunning colors complement each other when layered. Simple, timeless and pure perfection definitely describes the Cantaria Collection. Handcrafted in Portugal of ceramic stoneware, the ...
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How we can celebrate indie stores and promote sales by hosting a Save Local event.
February 23, 2023
When one thinks of shopping locally, some consider it an act of charity. One may pay more and get less selection. That’s not a recipe for success. In contrast, the world’s most successful retailers, Walmart and Amazon, operate on just the opposite principles: low prices and massive selection. When I’m in Walmart's Panama City Beach location, it’s so massive I feel like I’m in the Giants' stadium. Amazon sells 12m items on its website (350m if you count the third-...
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There’s nothing quite as cozy as grandma’s house. It’s like a warm snuggle of home cooked meals, fresh cut roses from the garden, doilies, chintz, needlepoint, vintage furniture, wallpaper, a breakfront china cupboard, Earl Grey in a collection of English bone china teacups, and lavender oil that soothes the senses and transports you to carefree days of yore.
The Granny Chic or Grandmillennial trend is all the rage, particularly among millennials. It’s an expression of...
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How setting goals for our new members can help them be more successful.
January 31, 2023
When growing our network, we consider what it takes to keep existing members and grow into other industries. Andrew Chen in The Cold Start Problem reports that Facebook famously wanted a user to get 10 friends in a week because then the person would likely use the service. Similarly, Slack said users with about 10 connections tend to become active users. My company currently doesn’t have such new user benchmarks and we need to develop them.
Adding New Retail Members to the Product...
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Great casual stemware designed and priced for everyday enjoyment. These pieces have the look of traditional mouth-blown glass but are rendered in practical and durable acrylic.
They hold 16 oz of your favorite beverage and are perfect for entertaining with style year 'round, both indoors and out. Sold as set of four.
Pair with the VIDA Venice All Purpose Acrylic to increase the serving options.
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