Part of my job is to review registry software. I ensure it works well for retailers, registrants, and gift-givers (family and friends). I also assess whether it offers good value (price vs. results).
When looking for registry software, some retailers consider MyRegistry.com for their registry service. I reviewed a retailer's site using MyRegistry.com and assessed how a customer would make a registry purchase. For privacy purposes, I blurred the store's name in the screenshots shown.
Nur Boutique, an indie store in California, signed up for a free account last week. The store used the Brand Syncing Service to send Sync requests to top brands.
Less than a week later, Nur Boutique is now synced with 4 brands: Bugatti Italy, Pampa Bay, Rosenthal, and Versace by Rosenthal.
By Syncing, the store has 3,326 products listed on its Online Store.
When customers visit the site, they also see a news page with posts shared by the store's synced brands.
Our golden rustic fall placemats will help you decorate your table throughout the fall season. It is woven from durable exotic vines in natural earthy autumnal tones, and it is embellished with black beads to set the mood, making it ideal for your autumn tabletop. Set of 4.
Decorate your home this Halloween with finds from Calaisio`s woven black beaded placemat. Make the home cozy and welcoming on dark evenings by sprinkling a bit of traditional Halloween decorations and maintaining an inspiration of rustic vogue interior styling. This handcrafted placemat from natural vines offers an elegant edge and stunning looks next to anything else you decide to place on your table for Halloween. Set of 4. Happy Halloween.
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This woven black beaded placemat adds a dark, rustic touch to a lovely fall dinner table arrangement, creating a gorgeous tablescape. This placemat is woven from natural vines in rustic and golden-brown tones and decorated with black beads, making it an easy rustic contrast accent. Set of 4. Enjoy your Halloween.
My Love is Bugatti's new bottle opener that stands out for its iconic design and precious style
With the shape of two overlapping hearts 💕 it is a special object for an unforgettable day, ideal to symbolize the love and beauty of the event.
It can be a wedding favor or useful gift idea that does not go unnoticed 🥰
Made of zamak, it is available in both chrome and 24 carat gold plated versions ✨💝
How to quickly view all active registries by registry type.
October 26, 2023
Your Shop Local Store has two new features to help you keep track of your registries: On the Registry Reporting page, you can now view your active registries by event type. On the Registry Lists page, you can view the current registries by registry type for a specific year.
With these two updates, your store can easily identify the number of active registries by event type.
In the examples shown, we see the Registry Reporting page for a store.
The first step in celebrating National Pumpkin Day is to prepare a complete feast out of pumpkins! This fitted, heat-resistant woven tray created from robust tropical vines is used to hold the Anchor Hocking 2 Quart Round Glass Casserole Baking Dish. The glass casserole dish has a glass lid that is transparent enough for you to see what's cooking without having to lift it. A lovely dinner presentation is created by the tray's natural, rustic, golden tint, which blends beautifully with the ...
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This woven black beaded placemat creates a magnificent tablescape and adds a dark, rustic accent to a lovely fall dinner table arrangement. It is simple to utilize this placemat as a rustic contrast element because it is made of natural vines and embellished with black beads. Set of 4.
Photos capture such beautiful moments and memories.
A tarnish-free Beatriz Ball frame of hand-polished metal enhances your favorite photo, and is a brilliant addition to any mantle, desk, or bedside table. Makes a thoughtful present for any occasion, and with a precious personal photo included, it is sure to make a meaningful connection with the recipient.
Pearl borders have long been a popular motif for articles of home décor. Beatriz Ball’s ORGANIC PEARL is a new spin of ...
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While browsing Crate & Barrel's Noho store, I noticed this nice banner.
I recommend that stores promote their baby (and wedding) registry service. They can put up banners like this, as well as put smaller upright displays on shelves and near the cash register.
Are you promoting your baby and wedding registry services in your shop? If so, please send us pictures. We'd like to see how you're doing it ;)
Placemats are the focal point of the table. Set the mood for fall with the earthy rustic color palettes of this wood beaded placemat, which is woven from durable exotic vines and creates an outstanding contrast. Set of 4.
How to view popular gifts to add them to a registry.
October 4, 2023
Your Shop Local Store has a new feature: We've made it easier for gift registrants to view and add gifts to their wedding registry. There is now a new "Add Gifts" page that showcases popular gifts that a registrant may wish to add to their registry.
The Add Gifts page is tailored to the registry type. For example, the Add Gifts page for a wedding registry displays the following content:
The Beatriz Ball FRAME Vento 4 x 6 Frame shows off your favorite photo in shimmering and sophisticated, hand-polished surroundings. Mix and match with other great Beatriz Ball frames.
Vibrant styling and superior craftsmanship make this a perfect gift for someone special.
Beatriz Ball’s intensely handmade products employ eco-friendly and sustainable materials and are crafted by artisans who trace a heritage of metalworking for generations. An original Beatriz Ball design, ...
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Marion Samuel, who manages Babcock Gifts, a Tennessee-based gift shop, pens Tableware Today’s Last Word column in this month’s issue. She shares how they have grown over the last 50 years and run their store.
I was pleased to see her tout the store’s Bridge software. Babcock Gifts, which has been a client for 10 years, uses Bridge’s Shop Local gift registry service and Brand Syncing service. Using our service, they showcase 400+ couples’ gift registries online ...
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Babcock Gifts celebrates its 50th birthday in 2024. The bridal registry and gift shop opened in 1972 as a partnership that included interior design. In 1974, with the exit of one partner, the store focused on antiques, gifts, and bridal registry. Over the next 42 years, there would be growth into two stores before downsizing to one. In 2016, ownership changed and the store moved one block down, where it continues to be a destination for bridal registry and gift-giving. With the constant doom and...
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We recently conducted a study to review Google search results for wedding registry purchasing. In the results for 32 states in which we have clients, Shop Local stores ranked on page 1 of Google ahead of national chains and other registry services, which often have larger customer bases and bigger website budgets.
When conducting the search for "wedding registry [state name]", many Shop Local stores beat MyRegistry.com and Shopify apps, like Gift Reggie.
H Mercantile, an indie store in Louisiana, signed up last week for a free account.
The store owner heard about the service from their Ivystone sales rep and signed up online.
In just a few minutes, the store used the Brand Syncing Service to Sync with Casafina. It instantly had data for 955 products to create an online store and gift registry filled for free.
The owner saved $1,000+ in labor on adding products to a website.
The name David is derived from the Hebrew word for “beloved” and this is appropriate as the PEARL Collection David trays have been some of the best loved (and bestselling) items since their introduction over 20 years ago.
Designed with distinctive curvilinear handles, classic proportions, and surrounded by a rim of metal pearls, the David trays embody style and versatility. Available in a number of shapes and sizes, a David tray is practical and elegant solution for a multitude of...
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NEW YORK, NY, Sept. 06, 2023 – Shop Local, an e-commerce platform, reported that it's helping indie stores rank on page one of Google in 64% of states for wedding gift purchases. The findings are based on a recent study that Shop Local conducted regarding wedding registry purchasing.
Study Findings:
For 32 state searches, Shop Local Stores appeared on page one of Google. This represents 64% of all states. When just calculating the states in which Shop Local has