Herend’s Bunny BonBon is the perfect addition to your Easter decor that will last year after year. Bunny BonBon comes in springtime splendor of eye-catching colors.
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April 15, 2019
April 15, 2019
Entertain in style with Mix & Play flatware? These sets are configured in different options for 6 people: coffee spoons, cake forks, and sets that come with a cake server
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April 10, 2019
April 10, 2019
Entertain in style with Mix & Play flatware! These sets are configured in different options for 6 people: coffee spoons, cake forks, and sets that come with a cake server!
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April 5, 2019
April 5, 2019
54% of people looking for a product go directly to Amazon. That’s not good for nearly anyone in our industry. Amazon takes a 30% cut and keeps all the customer’s contact information (email, tel, address). If you’re a retailer, you can’t operate a successful business giving away 30% of your 50% cut of a retail sale.
If you’re a brand, over the last few year you were probably relishing in selling direct, cutting out the rep commission, and getting 100% of the sale. Well now Amazon is your new ...
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November 17, 2018
November 17, 2018
Each figurine in Jay Strongwater’s Nativity Collection is first carved in clay, then molded in pewter, and finished in 18kt gold. The nativity figures are finely detailed with hand-painted enamel and Swarovski® crystals. The woven Branch Crèche offers an exquisite setting to showcase the magnificent Nativity Collection.
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September 20, 2018
September 20, 2018
Royal Crown Derby Commemorative Piece for the WW1 Centenary Anniversary Dear Customers,
Royal Crown Derby is proud to Introduce the new Dove of Peace, to mark the Centenary Anniversary of the First World War (1914-1918). Launch date, 15th October 2018.
The Dove of Peace has been designed to significantly illustrate in delicate 22 carat gold detail a recognition story of remembrance.
Design worthy of remembrance with the soldiers returning from war, with a symbol of poppies to signify peace, three ...
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You can now easily see what percent of your online orders are registry related.
To view this new feature, you'll:
1. Login to your Bridge.
2. Roll over "Management" at the top and from the drop down click on "Reporting Overview."
3. On the Reporting Overview page, look for this area: "Online: Registry vs Non-Registry (Online and mobile orders only)."
Most indies stores will get the majority of their online orders from registry sales. The ...
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July 1, 2018
July 1, 2018
Herend's Ice Cream Cone figurine is a hand-painted treat for your home!
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SHINElife Jewelry makes a wonderful gift. We just need you to figure out the occasion. We have several more to choose from at Brown's. 25% OFF THROUGH MAY 12.
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February 23, 2018
February 23, 2018
Timeline Tips for Your Wedding Registry By Emily Lasnier
Discover when it's time to create your wish list.
There are a lot of different things that go into wedding planning, and it can be stressful to figure out when to take care of each task. There are certain vendors that you’ll want to book right away, as their calendars often fill up in advance. However, something like creating your gift registry can be harder to pin down on a calendar because there’s no risk of it being unavailable. There ...
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February 8, 2018
February 8, 2018
Is there somebunny you want to honor this Valentine's Day?
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July 27, 2017
July 27, 2017
4 Indisputable Signs Little Local Retail Is Becoming A Goliath
Local retailers are not going the way of the dinosaur.
The biggest competitor on the retail horizon is more likely to be called David than Big Department Store, and he’s got a slingshot full of technology to help him stand his ground.
As major brands from Macy’s to Foot Locker wrestle with competition from Amazon, small independent merchants are gaining a foothold on the retail landscape. More than half (54%) of U.S. sales are generated...
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May 30, 2017
May 30, 2017
The art of Richard Ginori: Made from bright porcelain, this large Jardinière has a frieze covering its body, which is a decorative reworking of The Triumph of Galatea in bronze, made at the end of the eighteenth century by Late-Baroque Florentine sculptor Massimiliano Soldani Benzi. The moulded upper part, meanwhile, reflects the sobriety typical of the nineteenth century. The theme of the decoration is The Triumph of Venus and Love. The vibrant eccentricity of the curving movements of the ...
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December 20, 2016
December 20, 2016
“Greenery” is Pantone’s Color of the Year for 2017. (It’s also known as Pantone 15-0343.) Did anyone notice it is surprisingly close to the color of the Bridge logo? :) What are the green pieces you are going to see in your store come 2017?
When the question of what will define 2017 comes up, the response most often includes words like “Trump” and “populism” and “...
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April 14, 2016
April 14, 2016
From today's NY Times:
In the bizarre world of Internet “discounts,” inconsistent list prices can make it tough to figure out what a product is really worth.
Key Takeaways 1. Most people want convenience of e-commerce as opposed to price manipulation. 2. We should appreciate our industry for not engaging in these tacky practices. 3. We don't sell dog food.
Full Size Lingerie Coverage at Cheeks (Both Locations)! From Natori + Support, the newest collection of full figure Natori bras & panties. Cut and sew cups designed to support and shape a full bust. Expanded sizes also available by Chantelle, Wacoal, Marie Jo, & Simone Perele. Be sure to stop by our new location in Squirrel Hill!
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November 25, 2015
November 25, 2015
Happy Thanksgiving! Around this time of the year, we often get nostalgic and buy some gifts for friends. What better way to pay homage to these past times than to share the history of the "$" sign. The sign is an abbreviation for the word "peso" dating back to the Revolutionary War. The creator would abbreviate "peso" as "ps" and he'd merge the two letters.
Excerpt: "Pollock...entered the abbreviation 'ps' by the figures for 'peso.' Because Pollock recorded these Spanish "dollars" or "pesos" as '...
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October 25, 2015
October 25, 2015
Timeless decorative symbols, figures of roosters Ji Ondori, harmonic textures evoke the texture of ornamental carpets and celebrate the Oro di Doccia Collection as the value of art and a sense of continuity between tradition and modernity.
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May 20, 2015
May 20, 2015
Citing Bloomberg, HomeWorld reports that e-commerce sales are up. Excerpt:
Bloomberg: E-Commerce Sales Grow As Total Retail Sales Drop In Q1
Monday May 18th, 2015 - 3:40PM
While total retail sales declined 1.5% in the first quarter of 2015, sales on e-commerce websites increased 3.5% in the first three months of the year from the previous quarter, Bloomberg Business reported. According to seasonally-adjusted figures by the Commerce Department, e-commerce sales for the quarter reached $80 billion ...
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