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March 27, 2024 Tableware Today Interview - Jim Shreve, Tim DeVine, Mark Brashear, & Sally Burnside
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Tableware Today Interview - Jim Shreve, Tim DeVine, Mark Brashear, & Sally Burnside
March 27, 2024
Jim Shreve made Baccarat hip. Now, he and his longtime partner, Mark Brashear, along with Sally Burnside, the former Baccarat sales V.P., intend to do the same for DeVine Corp., the 32-year-old distributor of elite European brands. You're invited to the opening!
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Congrats to you all. This is very exciting. Tim, we’ve known each other since before you started DeVine Corp., 32 years ago. You’ve been looking for the right opportunity to retire.
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March 26, 2024 Modern Reflections Rustic Woven Tray
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Modern Reflections Rustic Woven Tray
March 26, 2024
Perfect for the classy host or hostess, this robust tray features a woven diamond geometric pattern with a glass bottom. With the aid of this lovely vanity tray, you can easily display your dining room centerpiece. Because it blends sturdy tropical vines with a mirrored glass center, this expertly woven piece will stand out wherever you place it. Also suitable for grazing board serving.


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March 14, 2024 Alternatives to Gift Reggie
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Alternatives to Gift Reggie
March 14, 2024
As a store owner, you know how important it is to choose a registry service that works well for you, your employees, your registrants, and gift-givers (family and friends). In addition to working well, the registry service should offer your store good value (price vs. results).

When looking for registry software, some retailers consider Gift Reggie for their registry service. Gift Reggie offers gift registry creation and management features that integrate with a retailer's Shopify ...
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March 14, 2024 Spring Entertaining
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Spring Entertaining
March 14, 2024
Caprese salads and iced tea sing of Spring! Serve your favorites beautifully with items from our Tulip collection.⁠ View Post
March 13, 2024 Zwilling Joins Shop Local
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Zwilling Joins Shop Local
March 13, 2024
We're pleased to share that renowned cutlery brand Zwilling is joining the Syncing service.

We expect Zwilling products to be ready for Syncing by April 8th, 2024.  We'll keep members posted about the actual date as we progress with the brand's boarding to our platform. 

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About Zwilling
Zwilling was founded in Solingen, Germany in 1731 by Peter Henckels making it one of the oldest brands in the world today.  Zwilling is part of the ...
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March 8, 2024 A Fun Way to Entertain Using A Grazing Board Tray
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A Fun Way to Entertain Using A Grazing Board Tray
March 8, 2024
Charcuterie boards presented on a glass-bottomed woven tray are a quick and easy way to entertain. Create your own gourmet treats, ranging from appetizers to desserts, to serve on your entertainment table. The subtle details of this woven tray are highlighted by natural, rustic color tones derived from organic, exotic plants. Various sizes are available; measures 17" L 12" W 0.75" H.


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March 5, 2024 Congrats to February 2024's Top Performers
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Congrats to February 2024's Top Performers
March 5, 2024
Congratulations to the following members for being the top gift registry performers in February 2024:

Top-3 Retailers
🥇 The Ivy House in Dallas, TX
🥈 Babcock Gifts in Memphis, TN
🥉 Friend & Company in New Orleans, LA

Top-3 Gift Registry Brands
🥇 Herend
🥈 Juliska
🥉 Vietri

Top-3 Retail Movers
🥇 The Avenue in Athens, GA / +10,000%
🥈 Southern Home & Kitchen in Winston-Salem, NC / +1,734%
🥉 Southern Traditions in Cleveland, TN / +1,098%

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February 29, 2024 The Perfect Gift Idea Comes In An Elegant Glass Tray
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The Perfect Gift Idea Comes In An Elegant Glass Tray
February 29, 2024
The glass serving trays and cheese board selections available at Calaisio are incredibly versatile. It serves as a serving tray, a decorative tray, or a charcuterie board. Fantastic wedding or anniversary presents for couples, housewarming gifts for recently moved into homes, and birthday presents for women.  Its exquisite earthy tones lend warmth to any dining setting, and it is woven by expert artisans from tropical biodegradable vines.


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February 23, 2024 Chinoise Blue: A Timeless Pattern for Any Occasion
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Chinoise Blue: A Timeless Pattern for Any Occasion
February 23, 2024
We still have our New Year's resolution going, how about you? Eating healthy and serving it on a pretty plate helps! Chinoise Blue; this pattern is derived from 18th century Chinese Export porcelain. The simple leaf and ribbon borders in gold, cobalt and rust create a subtle yet elegant effect. This service is equally appropriate in a board room, formal dinner setting, or for a quiet evening at home. View Post
February 23, 2024 LAFCO Joins Our Syncing Service
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LAFCO Joins Our Syncing Service
February 23, 2024
We're pleased to share that LAFCO is joining the Syncing service.

We expect LAFCO products to be ready for Syncing by April 5th, 2024.  We'll keep members posted about the actual date as we progress with the brand's boarding to our platform. 

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About LAFCO
LAFCO (Luxury Articles and Fragrance Company) was created in 1992 by founder and nose, Jon Bresler, and his passion for the European tradition of botanical-based fragrances and ...
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February 15, 2024 Glass Serving Trays For Party Entertaining
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Glass Serving Trays For Party Entertaining
February 15, 2024
Present fruit slices or other chilled appetizers that are easy for guests to grab. Made from naturally rustic-hued vines, this gorgeous rectangular glass-bottomed woven tray by Calaisio will quickly become your favorite go-to serving piece and bring an elegant yet rustic touch to your home entertaining for an eye-catching display. This is an excellent option for a housewarming or gift proposal for a hostess. Available in 2 sizes.


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February 6, 2024 Sweet Treats For Valentine`s Day
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Sweet Treats For Valentine`s Day
February 6, 2024
You can serve food or chocolates on this creative snack tray with a mirror display, or you can just let the decoration do the talking. Serving in a rustic, hand-woven tray crafted from natural vines, packed with chocolates, pastries, or delectable finger food, is the epitome of fun! Enjoy your Valentine's Day!


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February 2, 2024 Congrats to January 2024's Top Performers
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Congrats to January 2024's Top Performers
February 2, 2024
Congratulations to the following members for being the top gift registry performers in January 2024:

Top-3 Retailers
🥇 The Ivy House in Dallas, TX
🥈 The Finery Jackson in Jackson, MS
🥉 Ivy Cottage in Mobile, AL

Top-3 Gift Registry Brands
🥇 Vietri
🥈 Herend
🥉 Juliska

Top-3 Retail Movers
🥇 Northcutt's in Dothan, AL / +2,892%
🥈 The Carriage House in Indianola, MS / +2,231%
🥉 Eleganz Plus in Brooklyn, NY / +2,210%

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February 1, 2024 New Feature: Six Week Boarding Plan
How to upload your products and Sync with top indie stores in six weeks.
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New Feature: Six Week Boarding Plan
How to upload your products and Sync with top indie stores in six weeks.
February 1, 2024
FOR BRANDS AND DISTRIBUTORS

Your Shop Local Store has a new feature: We created a six week boarding plan to help you increase your sales as quickly as possible.

About this feature:
  • The six week schedule shows the boarding steps that will be completed each week to add your brand as a Syncing brand.
  • This schedule plans for your brand to use the Syncing and Wholesale services.
  • By week six (or sooner), you'll have your products on the platform and in your retailers' online stores
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January 30, 2024 Mini Grazing Platter Makes The Perfect Gift
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Mini Grazing Platter Makes The Perfect Gift
January 30, 2024
This mini grazing woven tray with a mirror display is perfect for serving canapés, hors d`oeuvres or chocolates, or you can just let the food arrangement take center stage as it is reflected from the tray's bottom mirror. It is always wonderful to savor a treat or snack on this woven tray constructed from organic vines with lovely rustic color tones. An ideal present for the person hosting.  Approximately 14" L × 5" W x 1" H.


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January 29, 2024 Towle Way
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Towle Way
January 29, 2024
Designer Don Estabrooks just may have the most compelling flatware portfolio ever. The longtime Towle Silversmiths designer joined the company in the mid-’60s and has created hundreds of flatware patterns in an almost six-decade (and counting) tenure.

Perhaps his greatest achievement is Wave, which debuted in 2004 to rousing fanfare and has been at the top of the charts ever since. Chris Wile, another longstanding staffer (33 years), is president of Lifetime Brands/Metals (which owns ...
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January 24, 2024 Organic Charcuterie Tray with Glass
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Organic Charcuterie Tray with Glass
January 24, 2024
This natural handwoven tray has a glass bottom and has been skillfully woven to create a distinctive and exquisite multipurpose board. Made from organic wild vines, this tray has beautiful and warm muted shades of brown, beige, and yellow. Like any fine wine, it gets darker with age.  This board is so gorgeous that you'll want to show it off on your counter. It may be used as a charcuterie board, serving tray, or decorative tray. Measures 13.25" L x 9.5" W x 0.75" H and also ...
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January 10, 2024 Enjoy This Mini Grazing Platter
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Enjoy This Mini Grazing Platter
January 10, 2024
The Extra Small Grazing Board feeds two to three people for grazing and is the ideal size for carrying to potlucks, office parties, and a variety of other events. The extra-small tray features a glass bottom that lets you display your treasured goodies while highlighting the tray's exquisite weaving details. Its organic, exotic vines' natural, golden-brown hues enhance any food presentation and make it look even more delicious. Approximately 14" L × 5" W x 1" H, with ...
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January 8, 2024 Charcuterie and Cheese Board Party Trays
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Charcuterie and Cheese Board Party Trays
January 8, 2024
A quick and easy way to entertain is with charcuterie boards, which are served on this glass-bottomed woven tray. Prepare your own gourmet masterpieces to serve on your entertainment table, ranging from appetizers to meals and desserts. Natural, rustic color tones derived from organic, exotic vines accentuate the intricate details of this woven tray. 17" L 12" W 0.75 " H and offered in several sizes.


CALAISIO
natural elegance, extraordinary durability



 
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January 2, 2024 Congrats to December 2023's Top Performers
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Congrats to December 2023's Top Performers
January 2, 2024
Congratulations to the following members for being the top gift registry performers in December 2023:

Top-3 Retailers
🥇 The Ivy House in Dallas, TX
🥈 Ivy Cottage in Mobile, AL
🥉 Babcock Gifts in Memphis, TN

Top-3 Gift Registry Brands
🥇 Herend
🥈 Vietri
🥉 Juliska

Top-3 Retail Movers
🥇 Pizazz! in Columbus, MS / +2,368%
🥈 Port O'Call - San Marino in San Marino, CA / +952%
🥉 Alioto's in Oak Park, IL / +808%

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