Amazon and Chinese companies have teamed up to bypass Main Street and ship goods directly to doorsteps. This is hurting American manufacturing as well as local city governments. To accomplish this, they're misleading Americans by putting out press releases that cherry-pick statistics.
Follow these 3 steps to see the issue at hand:
1. In an Amazon press release last week, Amazon claimed:
"Independent third-party sellers – primarily small and medium-sized businesses – ...
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August 19, 2019
August 19, 2019
Maker Scarlett Markham is actually a former Parkleigh employee! She developed her line, Flour Pail Kids while working here. We thought our customers would be as amused by it as we are by Scarlett. Her quirky sense of humor mixes nostalgic icons with the edge of today to inspire her work. What could be more full of Rochester spirit than a tiny Genny Beer pin? Her Rochester icon t-shirts are also a stand out among others around town. When Scarlett isn’t designing or doing one of her jack-of-all-...
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August 9, 2019
August 9, 2019
It started with just a few cards. Cordel Cordaro’s whimsical birds on greeting cards literally flew out of our MacKenzie-Childs store. Customers started talking about having his art in their homes and seeing it out in the community. We even heard touching stories about his commissioned work and the heartfelt thought that went into creating special art for Rochestarians. We realized we had a good fit on our hands and starting carrying his prints, ornaments, originals and art plack-its. Cordell ...
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July 15, 2019
July 15, 2019
Our hearts were warmed after spotting the street art of Mr. Rodgers waving at us under an overpass on the way to work on day. We were fans of Dellarious before we even really knew what it was. His pictures of iconic Rochester places, his portraits of musical legends, and social justice heroes both local and global have found a perfect home at Parkleigh. We wanted to know more about the creative and activist spirit of Mike Dellaria and how he generates these incredible images that not only touch ...
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June 26, 2019
June 26, 2019
I’m just back from the Dallas show. I met with some wonderful people from the mart and they’re ready to go digital.
In general, I’m seeing that more market buildings are finally taking digital seriously. Why are they finally doing so? Because Amazon is nipping at their retailers heels? Because Zola is stealing the indie store’s registry business? No. Sadly, the main thing that brought the markets up to speed on the weather outside is: their own livelihood. Faire, a startup tech company ...
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June 11, 2019
June 11, 2019
Looking for the perfect garden pot? We’ve got it!! Our newest garden pots are now on display in the store. Various colors, sizes, and shapes, we are sure you will find just what you need!!
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June 10, 2019
June 10, 2019
We’re counting down to Father’s Day with some unique gift ideas for dad! This is a tie he will never expect... bow tie, that is!! Hand-crafted with beautiful feathers, they are packaged in a hand-branded gift pine box and includes a list of feathers used. Made in South Carolina, every feather is hand selected by our artisans, making no two ties exactly alike.
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June 7, 2019
June 7, 2019
Another beautiful wreath created by our talented designers. ❤️??❤️
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June 6, 2019
June 6, 2019
What will you see when you step into our store today? This stunning blue and white display!
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June 5, 2019
June 5, 2019
WHAT’S IN THE COOLER WEDNESDAY: This beautiful bouquet is making us smile today! Happy Wednesday everyone!!
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June 3, 2019
June 3, 2019
Good morning everyone and HAPPY JUNE!! Did you know that today is “National Leave The Office Early” Day? So if you find yourself leaving the office early, stop in to Mary Tuttle’s and say hello!!
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May 5, 2019
May 5, 2019
Beautiful aquatic escapes beckon at Chesterfield Jewelers in St. Louis... (photo credit: Beth Castellaw) ??⛱
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April 29, 2019
April 29, 2019
Are you as excited about May in Rochester as we are? Check out all of the great events we have in store.
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March 13, 2019
March 13, 2019
It’s Plant a Flower Day. Ummm, Rochester, you might want to put a pin in it and use one of these cool planters from Bibliophile instead.
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December 31, 2018
December 31, 2018
Amazon will boost its two-hour delivery service to customers by building more Whole Foods, reports today’s WSJ. Amazon also offers a 30 minute grocery pickup. The retail future is increasingly about showing real-time stock online and encouraging customers to order it for delivery or pick it up. When Amazon gives faster delivery to more customers, those are often the same customers as those of indie stores. With these moves, Amazon is just eating more business’ customers.
I have a confession: I think Amazon can teach us something.
While I lead a fight to stop Amazon, I believe we can learn something by watching its massive growth.
We first have to accept this fact. Ready for it?
Here it is: you're in the software business.
Retail is becoming a software business for a few reasons, including:
1. Convenience: It’s easier to shop on your mobile vs. drive to the store. Proof: mobile sales are up 40% year over year. Indie stores have to close each night. Amazon is always ...
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September 17, 2018
September 17, 2018
Why is retail becoming a software business? For a few reasons, including: 1. Convenience: It’s easier to shop on your mobile vs drive to the store. 2. Selection: you can search 10,000s of items online. 3. Smarter: you can not only search lots of products, but the software will likely do the ‘thinking’ for you. The major retailers’ software has artificial intelligence to show you the most popular items, the ones with the best reviews, etc. In essence, the software tells you what the best item for...
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July 14, 2018
July 14, 2018
Come check out a new item here at Rickey Heroman's. It's an ice chest to mimic a Ford truck. We have more from Think Outside.
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Thursday, Jan. 11, 2018
Thursday, Jan. 11, 2018
You're invited...
Your Store vs. Amazon: 7 Steps to Win Online
Thursday, January 11th, 2018 9:00 am Kitchen 2 Table showroom 8th Floor, Suite 893 Building 2 West AmericasMart Atlanta, GA ..........................
Why attend? 80% of shoppers shop online, but few stores have a website that is ready for these online shoppers. Meanwhile, Amazon has a 20-year head start and a billion dollar war chest to attack your business.
What is your Amazon strategy?
We'll help you formulate one: Join us for a new seminar. ...
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September 7, 2017
September 7, 2017
The Collection of Alberto Pinto will be auctioned at Christie's Paris. Read the details of this amazing collection and get to know the history of this amazing designer.
Featuring art from the Renaissance to the 21st century, silverware, European and Asian porcelain, and linen, the contents of the renowned interior decorator’s Paris apartment are to be ...
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