Our trunk show may be over, but our specials will continue through the weekend! Oh and did we mention we have the largest selection of Juliska in the panhandle. See ya soon!!!
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August 21, 2018
August 21, 2018
Perfect for corporate gifts! Ask about our custom engraving today!
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July 27, 2018
July 27, 2018
I had to share this new item. One of my favorites. This large beautiful bowl is adorned with large scrolled handles with solid teak. COMING SOON !
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What happens if you store receives an order from a manufacturer and needs to send it back? Just ask Carol Schroeder. Her book Specialty Shop Retailing has a suggested form to handle these mess ups. You can even download the form on her website.
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March 29, 2018
March 29, 2018
such a long process to make the Conty design but so worth it at the same time
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March 22, 2018
March 22, 2018
So in love with this VIDA Alegria tray personalized by our retailer Over The Moon in Scranton, PA., with this gorgeous monogram!
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March 19, 2018
March 19, 2018
What time do your customers shop online? This week's L2 newsletter shares that 8 pm is prime time for online shopping. The problem: your store is likely closed.
How can you provide customer service to customers when your store is closed? That is worth investigating and investing in.
Your Bridge team may help. Bridge is considering offering stores an outsourced 'live chat' feature for their website that operates after hours. If a store subscribes to this service, its customers can ask questions ...
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January 11, 2018
January 11, 2018
Conty Gold brings amazing warmth to the table especially now....
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January 4, 2018
January 4, 2018
Dear Valued customer,
Following Angie Miller's departure and after careful review of several alternatives, we have decided to change our sales organization in the US.
With the objective of continuous growth and in order to offer the best service and support to our US customers, we have decided to partner with Devine Corp, effective January 1st. Tim Devine has great experience in distributing fine French and European tabletop brands and we believe this is the best move to expand Gien in the US ...
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December 2, 2017
December 2, 2017
Back by popular demand! Also available to order through jsmithjewelers.com! Add additional engraving to back of handle for $5 more.
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November 30, 2017
November 30, 2017
The Soho Galena Rectangular Long Cutting Board is one you'll reach for whenever you chose to make a dramatic statement when entertaining.
With richly textured handles, handsome styling, and substantial wooden surface the board enhances anything you serve on it.
Featuring contrasting metal handles resembling bound leather strips, it looks great on the bar or coffee table.
Made of an FDA safe, easy-care aluminum alloy. and polished wood.
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November 15, 2017
November 15, 2017
Grab a copy of O, The Oprah Magazine and see our VIDA Alegria tray with handles! We are honored to be selected as one of Oprah's Favorite Things.
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September 19, 2017
September 19, 2017
Are you looking for black handle flatware wood or acrylic, we have an pretty good selection, see above
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August 3, 2017
August 3, 2017
The Soho Galena Rectangular Long Cutting Board is one you'll reach for whenever you chose to make a dramatic statement when entertaining.
With richly textured handles, handsome styling, and substantial wooden surface the board enhances anything you serve on it.
Featuring contrasting metal handles resembling bound leather strips, it looks great on the bar or coffee table.
Made of an FDA safe, easy-care aluminum alloy. and polished wood.
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August 3, 2017
August 3, 2017
How important are reviews to your business? It turns out, very important. Read my latest column from Tableware Today magazine on the importance of reviews.
Turning Reviews Into Sales
Does this sound like you...You need a hedge trimmer so you click on Google, read a few reviews, head to Home Depot, and make a purchase. Youβre on a favorite clothing storeβs website. The pants youβre interested in have poor fit comments so you choose something else. The reviews for the family theme park say itβs dirty...
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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 9, 2017
June 9, 2017
Generously proportioned, our Soho Galena Large Oval Cutting Board, makes a stunning presentation.
With its textured handles, dramatic styling, and rich surface of polished wood, it showcases anything you serve on it.
Featuring metal handles resembling strips of bound leather, the oval cutting board looks great in any setting.
Pair with any of our SOHO Galena items for a great set.
Made of an FDA safe, easy-care aluminum alloy, and polished wood.