Joana is a very special collection for COSTA NOVA. It is handmade in a family-run business, so each piece carries a tale of centuries-old tradition and craftsmanship.
Crafted from surplus fabric sourced from the textile industry, the Joana collection maintains its pristine quality for years.
Purchasing the Joana collection contributes to preserving the art of weaving.
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How a contemporary store in Texas enhanced its online presence and saved thousands in one week.
July 24, 2024
We are pleased to announce that Speranza Design Gallery has joined Shop Local to grow its online business. Founded by Alex Lubarsky, Speranza Design Gallery showcases unique, modern designs to serve as a go-to for contemporary gifts, decor, and beyond.
Speranza Design Gallery saved $10,837 and 15 weeks in labor on website product maintenance by using their Shop Local Store. Through the Syncing service, the store will expand its online collection of gifts and home ...
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Why only 30% of wedding gift givers will come into a store in 2030--and how we can help prepare for that
July 23, 2024
Tableware Today’s Editor Amy Stavis invited me to pen the Last Word column for the August / September issue. I start by comparing e-commerce trends for selling automobiles to selling dinner plates. Online sales in both industries have swelled in the last 25 years. (I entered the e-commerce business at the right time—in 2001.)
I predict that 70% of wedding registry gift givers will never set foot in a physical store by 2030. Currently, that number is at about 50%. If we do in fact ...
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We at Shop Local are always working hard to create new, free software features and updates that will help grow your online business.
For example, we've recently unveiled the Brand File Center, our newest hub for file sharing. Files from Syncing Brands can be added, accessed, shared, or requested for authorized dealers and sales reps -- all in one place.
Please watch the video here to check out the recent update and see how you can access it through your Shop Local account: https://vimeo....
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Visit Glassworks and Cheeks and Feathers during the Annual Shadyside Sidewalk Sale, which takes place Wednesday, July 24th - Sunday, July 28th from 10 am to 6 pm each day. Come to Walnut Street and it's side streets next week to shop at your favorite stores and boutiques to find products at incredible discounts. Most local retail businesses will participate, offering up to 80% off regular retail. Savvy shoppers have flocked to the Sale for more than 30 years. Glassworks and Cheeks and ...
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How a Drawing Helps Share the10x Improvement We Deliver to Indie Shops
July 4, 2024
At breakfast in the East Village this morning, Austin Kleon’s email image struck me. His hand-drawn summer sale sign by a pool was much more heartfelt than the text-based offer. His drawing shows how our minds may become immune to text offers but react and perk up to new and authentic imagery.
I wondered what I could draw for my business. I often communicate using text and sometimes rely on stock images. Since we help indie stores grow their registry businesses, I decided to ...
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How a store in Mississippi transformed its online presence and saved thousands effortlessly in just days with Shop Local.
June 21, 2024
We are pleased to announce that Whittington Gifts & Decor has joined Shop Local to grow its online business. Located in the heart of Starkville, MS, Whittington Gifts & Decor offers a unique and fun shopping experience with a great selection of products for bridal registries, men, babies, kids, and general gifts.
Whittington Gifts & Decor saved $9,339 and 13 weeks in labor on website product maintenance by using the Shop Local platform. Through the Syncing...
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Work With the Nation's Leading Brands and Indie Shops to Support Main Street
Shop Local is a fast-growing e-commerce and gift registry platform providing services to leading independent retailers and premium brands. Based in New York, NY, Shop Local is seeking candidates to support the existing software and build out new services that will change the retail industry.
We are a small dev team who works in a full stack fashion. There are many opportunities to sharpen your skills as well as ...
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Just a reminder to put this on your to-do list for this week. If you haven't discovered us yet, take a few minutes to browse our product listings. Set up your wholesale account and place your order. We're a small business and will get started planning for your delivery in late September/early October. Plenty of time to be on your shelves as the season creeps up on us. We've found that the best time to make gingerbread cookies or a gingerbread house is the Saturday after Thanksgiving. The smell ...
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"Most e-commerce services promote ‘me’ commerce. They do not connect businesses with each other to leverage the power of the group. Businesses act alone and are lost in a maze of decisions. Massive amounts of time and money are wasted. This wasted time and money is slowly killing indie stores - and hurting brands."
"Shop Local promotes ‘we’ commerce. Our e-commerce platform connects 1,400 retailers with 3,000 brands. Of these brands, 110 are ...
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How a legendary indie store in Georgia was finally able to succeed online in less than a week—and didn’t lift a finger.
June 13, 2024
We are pleased to announce that The Gift Shop in Thomasville, GA, has joined Shop Local to grow its online business. The Gift Shop is a Thomasville tradition offering fine gifts, elegant home decor, and exceptional small-town, individualized service.
The Gift Shop saved $10,354 and 15 weeks in labor on website product maintenance by using the Shop Local platform. Through the Syncing service, the store will expand its online collection of fine gifts and home accessories. The Gift Shop ...
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We follow pricing for bundles and tiers of services. Over the last decade, we've tried various pricing approaches, as well as ways to visually convey these service offerings. In this post, I share the pricing for our services for retailers since 2017. In some case, we took a step forward and a step back--it wasn't linear progress. We've drawn inspiration from many sources, including our competitors and Tinder.
Presenting bundles is not limited to signing up for a service. A ...
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How Shop Local's software quickly added cookware and kitchen accessories to the online store for a popular Duluth kitchen store.
June 7, 2024
Shop Local welcomes Duluth Kitchen Company in Duluth, MN. Duluth Kitchen Company has joined the Shop Local software platform to grow its online business. This locally owned store offers a wide assortment of kitchen tools, gadgets, and gourmet food items.
The Duluth Kitchen Company brings specialty kitchen to Duluth. Located on the shore of Lake Superior in Northern Minnesota, Duluth is a favorite destination. Visitors come to enjoy the beautiful scenery, shop, dine, and soak in the history of...
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Brand strategy is one of the most powerful initiatives an organization can undergo. It’s an opportunity to evolve a company’s mission and value proposition based on current and future customer needs with the result being a purpose-led, customer-centric road map to create enhanced value for customers. ANDMORE recently completed this process as we rebranded from International Market Centers (IMC) last year. ANDMORE is more than just a new name and logo, it’s a framework for how ...
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A BICENTENNIAL BIRTHDAY REPRESENTS REMARKABLE LONGEVITY AND VISTA ALEGRE IS TAKING FULL ADVANTAGE of it with dozens of new pieces created specifically to commemorate the 200 anos occasion. “It’s a very important milestone and a time of reflection to see how far we’ve come and where we want to go,” says Daniel Silva, who helped bring the brand new luster here since he started the American subsidiary in 2012. Nuno Barra, Vista Alegre product development director and board ...
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