In the movie 'We’re the Millers,' a character played by Jason Sudeikis interviews a teen boy wooing Sudeikis’ teenage daughter. Sudeikis interviews the boy about his interests and compatibility with his daughter. (Watch the scene here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rjkLKKgOMRY .) The boy’s neck tattoo reads “No Ragrets.” When Sudeikis inquires about this tattoo, the boy confidently claims that he has no regrets, to which Sudeikis asks, "Not even&...
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Jim Collins, in his book BE 2.0, explains how purpose and mission are important to companies. To help explain this, he uses the metaphor of crossing a mountain range and seeing a star on the horizon. Your purpose is to reach the spot on the horizon below the star. The current mission is climbing up the mountain you’re on. The next mission is climbing up the next mountain and so forth in order to get closer to the spot on the horizon. You will have many missions, and may never ...
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Last February e-commerce company Shopify Inc. replaced the “Ottawa, Canada” dateline that began its press releases and earnings reports with a strange new one: “Internet, Everywhere.” The geographical shift came at the insistence of Shopify’s founder and chief executive officer, Tobi Lütke, who tends to view such matters through the prism of cold, hard logic. In May 2020, only a few months into the pandemic, he’d made the early, seemingly rash decision to...
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The Times' John Herrman covers what it takes to go without Amazon.
Amazon has appeared to upset people across the spectrum, as "anticapitalist liberal college student[s] and...uber-capitalist conservative grandparents are both boycotting Amazon.”
Yet, Amazon is now so large that it's hard to escape its reach. Even the The New York Times' website is hosted by Amazon AWS services.
While waiting for breakfast, I noticed this ‘Boycott Amazon’ sticker. I think that getting customers to stop something—or start something—is a tough practice. There are fields of science (psychology) and marketing (branding) dedicated to this. Is it easier to get someone to start or stop (boycott) something?
I think that offering a solution (start something) is easier.
I recommend that stores encourage customers to choose them over Amazon because the ...
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January 23, 2020
January 23, 2020
New Colors Of Fleur't Iconic Boyshorts At Cheeks!
One of our bestsellers, the Fleur't Iconic Boyshort was designed with feminine curves in mind. Made out of super-soft, sustainable MicroModal® (a specialized type of rayon that is prized for its incredible softness and resistance to shrinkage) and edged with 1” delicate stretch lace. Cut higher in the leg and back for a flattering, smooth, no visible lines fit.
Stop by either Cheeks location and pick out your favorite colors!
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May 9, 2019
May 9, 2019
The exuberance of the Royal Garden Butterfly pattern reflects our excitement at the birth of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex's beautiful baby boy. Congratulations to the royal couple on the arrival of Archie!
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Imagine helping your brands sell direct and bypass you? That’s what Nordstrom is faced with doing as it gets beat up by Amazon and online sellers. As the Nordstrom CEO, think about the dire straits you’d have to be in to approve this. But since most retailers didn’t plan 20 years ago for the internet tsunami, they’re stuck playing package boy for Wall St. darling Amazon.
I agree that it’s great to get customers in the store—I just wish it wasn’t under these terms. It’s like saying you enjoy ...
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April 4, 2019
April 4, 2019
“Let there be light!” Our electric permit. Floor outlets, new fixtures, led lighting, wires moved. One of the most important elements in a retail shop is lighting. Boy have we had some serious lesson! Temperature, beam radius, led, CRI, lumens. WOW! Such fun!!! ???
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January 5, 2019
January 5, 2019
It’s shower weekend for two very special brides ?Caroline Clement and Elizabeth Boyette. We will be open today 9:30 to 5:30. We will be delivering tomorrow to both showers so if you are running short on time give us a call 590-2795 or simply visit our website a href="https://royalgifts.bridgecatalog.com/"> royalgifts.bridgecatalog.com royalgifts.bridgecatalog.com? We will get your gift wrapped and deliver
Special guests this morning. Thank you , Shorty’s Boys for stopping in to congratulate Jimmy Dean Smith on his retirement. Made his day ??
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October 26, 2018
October 26, 2018
Parents & kids are loving these! So affordable! Girls & boys!
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October 11, 2018
October 11, 2018
Have we lost our way? A recent HFN magazine article by Allison Zisko shares how tariffs may raise the price of low cost goods from China. Question: what happened to our industry asking for things to be made in America? We haven’t just slid a little—the article states that 56% of furniture comes from China. Is anyone making anything anywhere in America anymore? And, why is this question relevant? I work daily to get consumers to shop local. Lives depend on it. Family owned businesses depend on it...
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September 29, 2018
September 29, 2018
These "teaching time" watches for children are the bomb!! Very affordable & come in variety of styles for both girls & boys.(sports, animals, etc.) Selling fast. Don't miss out. Educational & fun!!
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July 23, 2018
July 23, 2018
Our Monday started off with a blast with Elizabeth Boyette choosing Royal Gifts as part of her wedding registry! We are so excited to have her and look forward to her big day May 4, 2019 a long with all her upcoming Bridal Showers! Click Here To Register
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April 26, 2018
April 26, 2018
These bad boys have been moved upstairs to the sale room, so come & get ‘em while they last. Awesome gift!
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March 26, 2018
March 26, 2018
The most wonderful gift for the arrival of 2018 baby boy or girl. No need to worry about the nursery theme or colors! New moms love these pillows!
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March 22, 2018
March 22, 2018
This home is looking for someone to love it like we have! It truly is a great home! The large rooms, tall ceilings, double brick thick interior walls, exposed brick wall eat-in kitchen...boy if these walls could talk! A lovely home indead!