Magic is in the details! Add a touch of magic and sparkle to your Christmas tree with Juliska ornaments. Crafted with beautiful details by hand, from the mouth-blown shape to the refined painting and glitter detailing. Each ornament comes gift boxed and accompanied by a Juliska signature keepsake charm. Stop in at the Shadyside store to see the selection.
While drinking Athletic, a non-alcoholic (fake!) beer, I noticed that its box proclaims that it gives back 2% to local trails. I love walking trails, and I thought: the next time I venture to have a sober night, I’ll pick up another box of Athletic. (Thanks, Athletic, for giving out $2.5m in trail grants.) Warby Parker gives a pair of eyeglasses for each pair bought (they've given 10m pairs!), while Bombas does this for socks. Bookshop.org gives a percent back to small ...
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Beatriz Ball offers faux bamboo frames in gleaming silver and gold tones!
One look at these gleaming bamboo-inspired GIFTABLES frames featuring the silvery hand-polished finish of Beatriz Ball’s signature metal and the modern and exciting proprietary gold-tone finish of Sierra Modern, and you'll agree that they are naturals for inspired gift-giving.
Mother Nature inspired the organic shape and graceful contours of GIFTABLES Sierra Modern Bamboo 5 x 5 Round Frame (Gold). Designed to ...
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We are expanding our line with Bath Accessories, featuring Tissue Boxes, Vanity Trays, Soap Dispensers, and Waste Baskets. These collections will bring a touch of sophistication to your room and make every day feel like a spa day! They are perfect for gifting friends with exquisite taste or pampering yourself! Available in 2 different finishes, Luster and Stingray, and 7 gorgeous colors.
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NEW YORK, NY, Oct. 24, 2022 – Bridge, an e-commerce community, reported that it's helping indie stores rank on page one of Google in 76% of states for wedding gift purchases. The findings are based on a recent study that Bridge conducted regarding wedding registry purchasing.
Study Findings:
For 38 state searches, Bridge Stores appeared on page one of Google. This represents 76% of all states. When just calculating the states in which Bridge has clients (48),
Google is often considered the first stop when searching for information. Looking for a product? You'll likely head to Amazon.com, where due to its 350m product listings, 25% of purchases reportedly start. Facebook will be your go-to for finding friends and family due to its 2b profiles of people. Airbnb lets you search 5.6m places to stay. These businesses are likely your choice because people want a massive selection when conducting a search. Many of the world's most ...
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In 35 states, Bridge Stores appeared on page one of Google when doing a wedding registry related search. In many states, Bridge Stores dominated the results. For example, for Georgia and South Carolina searches Bridge Stores claimed six spots on Google's first page.
Study Details:
We Googled "gift registry" and the state’s name.
We researched results for 48 states. (Bridge has clients in 48 states; the only states that don
Today’s Gen Z gift registrants want to do everything online, often on their iPhone 14. They want to start a registry, add products, remove products, edit quantities, and view purchases. They don't want to call the store to do this.
In the adoption of digital tools, another trend is also at play: female shoppers are busier than before. Today, more women graduate from college than men. Women are increasingly doctors, CEOs, and world leaders. (Italy just welcomed its ...
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A true Mariposa classic. Introducing the new Linzee Collection. Both sophisticated and sleek, it is sure to complement any style of home decor. Our Linzee frames and trays are perfect to gift all on their own or with an added touch of personalization. Personalize with a wedding date or family name, the possibilities are endless. Each piece is handcrafted from 100% recycled aluminum and boxed in a Mariposa gift box.
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In the early 2000s, the board game Cranium became a hit. The game combined elements of Scrabble and Pictionary with the goal of helping more people enjoy playing a game. Richard Tait, who created Cranium and sold it to Hasbro in 2008 for $77.5m, passed away in July. Like Mr. Tait, I had been a paperboy, but he went beyond what I ever offered: he came up with a new service that sold breakfast sandwiches along his newspaper route. He increased profits and made customers happier. ...
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Fall is around the corner and we'll be spending more time indoors with engaging games. One of the oldest and most-loved board games has a fresh, new look from MoMA (Museum of Modern Art). Distinguished by an uplifting colorful design inside and out, this high-quality beechwood box backgammon set, is a fun best seller. Stop in the at Shadyside store to check it out.
Kristin comes to Plum Southern with 25 years in the destination wedding world. She has her own wedding retail line that will now call Plum Southern home.
Watch for upcoming bridal events including retreats, subscription boxes and so much more!
Cheers to the long weekend! Soak up the last few days of summer and bring the taste of the season right to your backyard. Serve your favorite cocktails or some tasty appetizers on Mariposa's Citrus Slice Platter. Sweeten up your table with some citrus inspired napkin boxes and you are ready for a weekend of entertaining!
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When is the last time you received a Starbucks gift card? I’ve received them as holiday gifts, and I’ve given them to sales reps as thank you gifts. Starbucks gift cards, like their shops, are ubiquitous. They are almost as popular as gift cards from our nemesis: Amazon.com. Just about every month, a company offers me an Amazon gift card if I sign up for a service. WBGO, the local, Newark-based, non-profit radio station known for jazz, recently offered me an Amazon gift ...
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Our classic frame is now dressed in a sophisticated gold! This beautiful Beaded Gold Frames are perfect for your favorite snapshot. Handcrafted from 100% recycled aluminum and beautifully packaged in a Mariposa gift box. Our Beaded Gold is also available in a 5x5 and 8x10 to fit all your photo needs.
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Your Bridge has a new feature. You can now more easily manage your gift registry bonuses.
Background:
Your Bridge Store's Gift Registry software has a marketing program built in. This program gives registrants (e.g. brides) a monetary bonus if they complete five steps. Previously, when registrants reported that they added a link on their social media page, a store would have to ask the registrant on which platform they added the link. The same process occurred when the registrant reported ...
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I don’t own a car, yet I have a strange desire to read Dan Neil's car column each weekend in The Wall St. Journal. Why would someone who doesn’t own a car, won’t be buying one soon, and hasn’t owned one in 25 years read a car column? It's a mix of enjoying the design and technology of automobiles, wanting to know what Dwayne Johnson may be buying next, loving Dan’s witty writing style, and, confession, simply being 13-years old at heart. Cars are ...
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In this e-commerce age, a store being found on page 1 of Google is very important. Online advertising has become much more expensive recently, making being found even more important. Being found in Google saves the store on costly advertising.
Sometimes a potential client asks me if their store uses Bridge Store software, will their store rank higher in Google? The answer: Yes. In this example, we Googled "gift registry texas." We see that Bridge retailers claimed ...
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