You’re invited to our Back Room Black Friday Sale starting at 9am and closing at 7pm with lots of nice items on Sale you don’t want to miss out on
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November 8, 2017
November 8, 2017
Bridge is updating its pricing for brands in 2018. Are your stores worth 20¢? We think so ;)
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This year, sales on Bridge have grown 89% to $12M.
But the fight has just begun. In order to help independent retailers keep up the fight against Amazon, Bridge is updating its pricing for brands in 2018. We'll be reinvesting these fees into new features for you and your retailers.
1. In 2018, you’ll see:
A. More orders for your products. We’re launching new features on ...
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October 22, 2017
October 22, 2017
Which retailer has closed the most stores this year? Payless shoes, according to Digiday. We’ve also seen more stores close this year than any other.
Ps- Thanks to Brian Altomore for introducing me to the smart publication Digiday —I’m gonna subscribe :)
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September 18, 2017
September 18, 2017
10,000 new stores are opening, according to retail analyst Greg Bruzel of IHL Group.
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June 30, 2017
June 30, 2017
Each small business is unique...but most have the same problem: 75% don’t sell online
75% of the world’s small businesses have yet to sell online. Meanwhile, 80% of consumers shop online. We are facing a drastic gap between what small businesses offer and what their customers expect.
This is resulting in 1,000’s of small businesses closing and Amazon.com growing in strength.
What if there was a way to help these indie stores open their doors to online business?
Bridge is the quickest way to open an ...
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June 24, 2017
June 24, 2017
Join us today for Wine and Shop Day. Opening at 10 and Closing at 5:30. Make downtown your place to be
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June 21, 2017
June 21, 2017
Carol Schroeder, a shop owner that writes about retail, suggests in her weekly column that stores give up and let Amazon and other online entities eat their lunch. Upon reading this, I had to ask: "pardon me?"
Carol appears to be wearing a troglodyte's writer cap. Steer clear of her advice. Bridge encourages you to use the most efficient tools to get online, get found in Google, and sell.
Excerpt from Carol's column:
"...Most of us didn't go into retailing in order to handle faceless orders ...
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June 14, 2017
June 14, 2017
Have u spent $100m on your website? Conde Nast did. And then closed it.
Operating an online business is expensive.
Excerpt:
Condé Nast, the publishing giant that owns magazine titles like Vogue, GQ and Vanity Fair, is closing its first major experiment in online fashion retail, a mere nine months after its high-profile introduction.
The company said in a statement on Tuesday that Style.com, a global multibrand e-commerce site in which it had reportedly invested more than $100 million, had ceased ...
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May 27, 2017
May 27, 2017
We are packing our basket and heading to Royal Gifts for Wine and Shop Day. Opening at 10 and closing at 5:30
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April 22, 2017
April 22, 2017
A record number of stores are closing this year. If you're a store, how can you navigate this market? If you're a brand, how can you help your stores?
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April 17, 2017
April 17, 2017
From Sunday's NY Times, this article highlights how retail is at a tipping point with the shift from brick & mortar to e-commerce. While it is a big concern to all, we have you covered: Bridge has helped its retailers process 32% more in sales over the last year vs the year before. Bridge's mobile retail software has seen an increase of 55% year over year. As the retail landscape continues to shift, we are moving right along with it.
It is dance recital day and we are so excited but we too have an important dancer so we will be closing at 1:30. Sorry for the inconvenience but we will Open tomorrow 1 to 5 for you.
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February 25, 2017
February 25, 2017
Daffodils are in full swing of blooming today and of course it is Wine and Shop Day at Royal Gifts. Shop today with us and receive 20% off one regular price item. Opening at 10 and closing at 5
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January 25, 2017
January 25, 2017
Is your store on Main Street vs. being located at the mall? There may be some good news for you reports today's WSJ. Malls are struggling while stores that have a strong website are best posed to compete in today's retail market.
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December 24, 2016
December 24, 2016
Christmas Eve is here and we are opening at 7am and closing at 5pm today for your last minute Holiday shopping
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December 8, 2016
December 8, 2016
Late Night Christmas shopping hours for tonight a long with some other businesses downtown that will be open. Opening at 9 am and closing at 8 pm.
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August 14, 2016
August 14, 2016
Macy's didn't have an Amazon strategy. It is closing 100 stores. What is your Amazon strategy? Bridge has a strategy to help retailers succeed online. And it's working: our retailers' sales are increasing. Join us ;)
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July 28, 2016
July 28, 2016
At the closing auction of The Four Seasons restaurant in NYC today, were sales of Couzon chargers. Lots 255, 254, 253, 252 sold for $1700, $1600, $1700 and $1200 set/12. Nice that they held such value after all these years.
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July 26, 2016
July 26, 2016
At the closing auction of The Four Seasons restaurant in NYC today, were sales of Couzon chargers. Lots 255, 254, 253, 252 sold for $1700, $1600, $1700 and $1200 set/12. Nice that they held such value after all these years.
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April 25, 2016
April 25, 2016
Ever wish your independent store had lots of locations? It's normal to want to grow. Well, today's WSJ shares that some department stores may have bitten off more than they can chew. The article compares sales per square foot to 2006's. One issue with this article is that 2006 wasn't just any year: it was a wonderful year for retail sales - right before the economic bubble burst. Comparing anything to a high can be misleading.
The silver lining on this article is that big box store closings may ...
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