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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Utterly simple design and completely gorgeous. The Beatriz Ball SOHO Rectangular Medium Brooklyn Platter is notable for its simple rectangular shape and shimmering hand-polished surface.
Great on the table, bar or kitchen island, it absolutely invites sharing. Handmade by skilled artisans, this is a multi-purpose tray you'll appreciate as much for its supreme functionality as for its artistic originality. Several Brooklyn styles to choose from. Makes an awesome gift!
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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In the field of astronomy, “nova” refers to a star that suddenly becomes thousands of times brighter and then gradually fades to its original intensity. In the realm of tableware, an ORGANIC PEARL Nova bowl from Beatriz Ball shines brightly always.
Rimmed in sparkling metallic beads, enhanced by richly organic surfaces--and some featuring flirty curves--ORGANIC PEARL Nova bowls embody good design ... with unmistakable Beatriz Ball flair.Equally at home with your casual dinnerware ...
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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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One look at these exquisite OCEAN Starfish Salad Servers, and you'll be transported to a windswept beach.Tipped with artfully sculpted shellfish, the pair can be mixed and matched with bowls from Beatriz Ball’s Ocean, Vento or Organic Pearl Collections.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, sustainably handmade of a top ...
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Last week, Amazon bought iRobot, the company that makes Roomba, the robot vacuum cleaner, for $1.7b. Why? Yes, their 'Rosie from the Jetsons' has AI and is in your home (which is where Amazon wants to be), but the reason Amazon wants it is because customers want it. Which leads us to ask: Why do customers want Roomba? Because it does something that humans find annoying and hate doing: cleaning. Roomba has spotted the value that robots bring to the world and it's not simply being ...
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The undulating lines and generous hand-polished surface of the large VENTO Rebecca Rectangular Tray with Handles is ideal for serving—indoors and out.Practical built-in handles increase its versatility, and its tarnish-free surface makes it a metal tray that never needs polishing.Available in two handy sizes, rectangular Rebecca trays are equally at home on the bar, entry table, or the vanity.Sustainably handmade of a top quality, food...
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Celebrate National Oyster Day in Beatriz Ball New Orleans Style!
Inspired by the artistry of Nature, this majestic OCEAN Oyster Large Dip is a sculptural interpretation of the oyster shell.The eye-catching design boasts large and small serving areas, and is great for chips and dip, or cold seafood and cocktail sauce. Pairs perfectly with any Beatriz Ball OCEAN oyster bowls.Great for indoor/outdoor entertaining! Beatriz Ball’s intensely handmade products employ eco-friendly and ...
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An East Village Artist’s Death Prompts a Reflection on the State of Indie Retailers Today
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While thumbing through the Times, I noticed a smiling young woman’s picture in the obituaries. In the black and white photograph, she's standing on a fire escape with a historic building and a bridge in the distance. I was initially attracted to Ronni Solbert’s 1959 picture, yet I was even more drawn in by what I noticed next to her photo: a children&...
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Game night calls for a versatile bowl of uncomplicated and straightforward design ... with unmistakable Beatriz Ball flair!
The multifunctional Beatriz Ball SOHO Organic bowl is the essence of versatility and is equally at home with your casual dinnerware or dressed up for a party. Essential for game night, movie night, or slumber party snacking. Sustainably handmade of a top quality, FDA safe, easy-care, oven and freezer friendly aluminum alloy.
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The Wall St. Journal shares a story that many indie stores may be able to relate to: the challenge of selling your business. The Journal shares issues that arise when ownership changes. Small, brick-and-mortar stores are more likely to face a big decline in sales than, say, a large IT company.
Excerpt:
"The revenue drop following the sale of a business can range from an expected 20% to 30% in the case of an IT-services provider to 50% in the case of a hair salon, says Sam ...
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Retail Dive reports on Amazon's lazy claims that it cares about stopping counterfeits. Counterfeiters on Amazon may steal a brand's product design, name, and product pictures. When a brand reports this to Amazon, Amazon often does: nothing.
This is an issue for American brands. For example:
A brands creates a product. The brand pays for research and development.
Brand may pay to have it made in America.
Brand takes professional pictures of the finished product.
In the movie Good Will Hunting, Matt Damon, who plays a handsome MIT janitor moonlighting as a math savant (can one say, “Hollywood career vehicle”?), woos a young lady (played by the actress Minnie Driver) by outmaneuvering a few competing, obnoxious cads. When Damon’s character gets the girl's telephone number, he proudly shows it to the other guys and boasts, with his South Boston access, “How 'bout ‘dem apples?” I imagine Tim Cook imitating this...
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Evoke the majesty of a solar eclipse with this collection that combines elegant black glazed high-fired porcelain and dazzling gold titanium. These pieces will bring a contemporary look to any table. Food safe, tarnish free, dishwasher safe, oven safe to 500°. Tarnish and stain-free. Easy Care.
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We All Do!
A word popped into my head this morning as I was driving to the office.
“Polite company.” Hmmm, now that is a thought that can take many twists and turns.
The social interaction that goes with the meal is more important than the plates .But we love it when the environment and the conversation dovetale into a memorable enjoyable gathering.
To have a company or business characterized by courtesy is one way to think of it, but that is not what we are talking ...
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Beatriz Ball's SIERRA MODERN Small Rectangular Triple Dip (Gold) is fabulously functional. With three generous wells, the gold-tone piece is perfect on the bar for cocktail garnishes like cut lemons, limes and olives. Its richly textured surface is made unique and fresh with a proprietary metallic gold finish that adds a hint of glam to any serving situation.
This triple dip offers stylish design, with elegant practicality. Food-and dishwasher-safe, decorative, and also perfect for serving ...
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The pineapple--the symbol of hospitality--makes a welcome appearance as two-chambered design by Beatriz Ball. With its sculptural form and richly detailed surface, the GARDEN Pineapple Chip & Dip is both an eye-catching representation of the popular tropical fruit, and a practical serving piece.
With its built-in dip bowl, this versatile item is ideal for serving fresh fruit, veggies, and crackers with your favorite dips and spreads. Perfect ...
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