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November 9, 2023 New Blenko Water Bottles And Vases At Glassworks!
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New Blenko Water Bottles And Vases At Glassworks!
November 9, 2023
Glassworks just received a shipment of handmade glass from Blenko, based in West Virginia. The classic 384 water Bottle design was first introduced in 1938 and has been produced at their factory, by hand, almost non-stop since that very first year. The water bottle’s narrow shape with two pouring spouts and center indentation make for easy handling. Today, this piece of glassblowing history is commonly used as:
    A glass pitcher - to serve drinks or enjoy a cool glass of ...
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November 9, 2023 Shopper Reviews 😊
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Shopper Reviews 😊
November 9, 2023
You can determine the quality of a shopping platform by looking at reviews from customers who have used it. Below are excerpts from three reviews from shoppers who bought a gift using our software: 

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"I wanted to take care of this online and the website was easy to navigate…always a plus!"
~ Jerri Ann Fitts in TX

Ms. Fitts made a purchase at The Ivy House, an indie retailer in Texas that has used our e-commerce software since 2015.

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November 8, 2023 TikTok Shop Is Teaming Up With U.S.-based Shippers
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TikTok Shop Is Teaming Up With U.S.-based Shippers
November 8, 2023
Tiktok’s shopping service is teaming up with ShipBob and Newegg to help it store and ship purchases made via the social platform, shares The Wall St. Journal.  

Read the WSJ article: 
https://www.wsj.com/articles/tiktok-brings-logistics-to-the-e-commerce-dance-b43d884d?st=twl1o44eyreceo0&reflink=mobilewebshare_permalink
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November 7, 2023 Christofle Joins Our Brand Syncing Service
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Christofle Joins Our Brand Syncing Service
November 7, 2023
We're pleased to share that Christofle is joining the Brand Syncing service.

We expect Christofle products to be ready for Syncing by December 14th, 2023.  We'll keep members posted about the actual date as we progress with the brand's boarding to our platform. 

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About Christofle
Christofle believes The Art of Living is indeed an Art. Taking pleasure in decorating a house, setting a table, sharing the good and the beautiful, and cultivating the...
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November 6, 2023 Store Owner Saves $3,000 by Choosing Save Local Service
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Store Owner Saves $3,000 by Choosing Save Local Service
November 6, 2023
Nur Boutique, an indie store in California, signed up for a free account last week. The store used the Brand Syncing Service to send Sync requests to top brands.

Less than a week later, Nur Boutique is now synced with 4 brands: Bugatti Italy, Pampa Bay, Rosenthal, and Versace by Rosenthal.
  • By Syncing, the store has 3,326 products listed on its Online Store.
  • When customers visit the site, they also see a news page with posts shared by the store's synced brands. 
  • The owner
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November 6, 2023 Why Dimensions In Product Descriptions Are Important
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Why Dimensions In Product Descriptions Are Important
November 6, 2023
Today’s The Wall St. Journal shares a funny story about the importance of displaying product dimensions in e-commerce. 

This article shows the value of a brand.  If the teakettle in the article shown had a Le Creuset logo, we’d know it was regular size.  Tip: Look for trusted brands when shopping online. 

The article doesn’t touch on this, but this dimensions problem also relates to POS systems.  There is a trend among retailers to output their ...
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November 2, 2023 Joseph Ribkoff Trunk Show & Empreinte Bra Fitting Event On 11/14/23 at Cheeks!
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Joseph Ribkoff Trunk Show & Empreinte Bra Fitting Event On 11/14/23 at Cheeks!
November 2, 2023
Don't miss the joint Joseph Ribkoff Trunk Show and Empreinte Bra Fitting Event at the Squirrel Hill Cheeks on Tuesday, Novemeber 14th from 10am-6pm. The JR rep will be on hand to show and take orders for the current collection and upcoming Spring/Summer fashions. One day only, all Joseph RIbkoff will be 20% off! An Empreinte expert bra fitter will also be there with various styles. The Squirrel Hill Cheeks is located at 5873 Forbes Avenue, between Murray and Shady Avenues. Join us!
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October 31, 2023 William Yeoward Crystal Is Ready to Sync
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William Yeoward Crystal Is Ready to Sync
October 31, 2023
We're pleased to share that William Yeoward Crystal products are ready for Syncing.

William Yeoward Crystal joins our network of 115 premium brands that Sync products with over 1,330 fine retailers.

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Bebe's, a gift and tableware shop in Nichol Hills, OK, is Syncing with William Yeoward Crystal.

View Bebe's William Yeoward Crystal page:
https://bebes.myshoplocal.com/collections.cfm/William_Yeoward

Bebe's benefitted from Syncing:
  • Bebe's is showing 740 William Yeoward
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October 27, 2023 Ricci Is Ready To Sync
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Ricci Is Ready To Sync
October 27, 2023
We are pleased to announce Ricci products are ready for Syncing.  

Ricci joins our network of 115+ premium brands that Sync products with 1,330+ fine indie stores. 


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Lawren*s, a gift and tableware shop in Huntsville, AL, is Syncing with Ricci.

View Lawren*s Ricci page:
https://www.lawrensgifts.com/collections.cfm/Ricci 

Lawren*s benefitted from Syncing:
  • Lawren*s is showing 627 Ricci products online and didn't pay any labor to add those products 
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October 27, 2023 MultiPet
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MultiPet
October 27, 2023
For more than 20 years, MultiPet has been providing quality pet products that are paired with unique designs and durable materials that are made to last! Since our establishment in 1995, we have been recognized as the leading supplier of pet products within the pet industry. Whether you are in the market for cat toys, dog toys, or grooming products, our brand continues to grow exponentially as we welcome new and regular consumers into our industry. Call us at (201) 438-6600 if you require any ...
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October 26, 2023 Yves Delorme Fall/Winter Sale At Feathers!
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Yves Delorme Fall/Winter Sale At Feathers!
October 26, 2023
Be cozy this Winter with an Yves Delorme promotion/sale at Feathers, from now through November 5th. All Pillows and selected Comforters and Blankets are 20% off one item or 25% off two or more items. Stop in at 5408 Walnut St. in Shadyside to see the selection or place an order.

Click here for Feathers items (Feathers section still being built. Yves Delorme items to be added).
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October 26, 2023 Affiliate Marketing: TikTok, Amazon, and Your Indie Shop
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Affiliate Marketing: TikTok, Amazon, and Your Indie Shop
October 26, 2023
TikTok and Amazon are battling in the retail space. TikTok wants to be a retailer, and Amazon wants to be more of an influencer platform.  These two share the same goal: get users to share a product link, recommend the product, and get a cut of the sale, shares The Wall St. Journal.

This article and these companies speak to the power of affiliate marketing. One of Amazon’s long-standing secret growth weapons has been affiliate commissions, and influencers are a well-known ...
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October 20, 2023 Crate & Barrel Promotes Its Baby Registry
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Crate & Barrel Promotes Its Baby Registry
October 20, 2023
While browsing Crate & Barrel's Noho store, I noticed this nice banner. 

I recommend that stores promote their baby (and wedding) registry service. They can put up banners like this, as well as put smaller upright displays on shelves and near the cash register.  

Are you promoting your baby and wedding registry services in your shop? If so, please send us pictures. We'd like to see how you're doing it ;)

Check out Crate & Barrel's baby registry: https://www....
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October 19, 2023 New Ginori Oriente Italiano Holiday Collection At Glassworks!
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New Ginori Oriente Italiano Holiday Collection At Glassworks!
October 19, 2023
The new Holiday collection is comprised of 2 new colors: Rubrum (red with gold accents) and Aurum (white with gold accents). Full place settings, candles, vases, and lidded vases are available at the Shadyside store. Stop in to see the timeless elegance and vibrant energy of these beautiful new colors.

Click here to shop for Ginori Oriente Italiano on this website. (Please note: The manufacturer has not added the new colors to our website yet).
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October 15, 2023 Sofia Coppola Praises Ginori 1735
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Sofia Coppola Praises Ginori 1735
October 15, 2023
Sofia Coppola, the director, compliments her Ginori 1735 mug in this month’s The Wall Journal WSJ magazine. 

View Ginori 1735 mugs:
https://bridge.myshoplocal.com/results.cfm/Ginori_1735?keywords=Mug View Post
October 12, 2023 New Annieglass At Glassworks!
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New Annieglass At Glassworks!
October 12, 2023
Celebrating 40 years of handcrafted glassware: since 1983, AnnieGlass has been handcrafting exquisite glass tableware, home décor, and sculpture with passion and precision. Glassworks just got a shipment in: all pieces are chip-resistant, handmade in the USA, and with a hand-painted 24 kt gold or genuine platinum rim. Stop in at the Shadyside store to see the selection. 

Click here to shop for Annieglass on this website.
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October 11, 2023 Loyalty Programs
How restaurants, hotels, and tableware brands are using loyalty programs--and what indie stores can learn from this.
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Loyalty Programs
How restaurants, hotels, and tableware brands are using loyalty programs--and what indie stores can learn from this.
October 11, 2023
Perk-y
I recently read about a new loyalty program and wondered what we could learn from it. The founder of Eater and Resy, Ben Leventhal, has started Blackbird, a loyalty program service designed for indie restaurants, reports The New York Times (Read the article). Using the Blackbird app, a diner receives a perk for eating at a restaurant. The retailer sets tiers for which the user qualifies for the perk. For example, a restaurant, Nat’s on Bank in New York City, gives tier 1 customers ...
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October 8, 2023 Meet Your Neighbors: Amazon Operates an Illegal “Warehouse” at the USPS
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Meet Your Neighbors: Amazon Operates an Illegal “Warehouse” at the USPS
October 8, 2023
Amazon and third-party delivery services have setup a “warehouse” outside the Astor Place USPS office.  This is not a truck parking for five minutes.  This a day-long, everyday occurrence. I’ve seen this same scene on a daily basis all around the city for the last three years. 

This hurts local retailers. While the local businesses pay extra taxes to operate a store in southern Manhattan, it costs Amazon much less to park a delivery truck (permanently?), put ...
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October 6, 2023 Are Price Increases Costing Your Store 9%? 📈
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Are Price Increases Costing Your Store 9%? 📈
October 6, 2023
In September, brands raised their prices on 910 products, producing an average price increase of 9%. If a retailer didn’t make these changes, these price increases would cost their store 9%.

Thankfully, indie stores using Shop Local have the updated price for these 910 products. They don’t lose 9%. The stores receive the updated prices instantly via our Brand Syncing service.

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View recent price changes from 100+ partner brands here:
https://www.shoplocal.org/...
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October 5, 2023 New MacKenzie-Childs Pumpkins At Glassworks!
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New MacKenzie-Childs Pumpkins At Glassworks!
October 5, 2023
From traditional orange check to modern plum stripe, our MacKenzie-Childs pumpkin patch is filled with extraordinary picks, including the perfect mix of old and new for a timeless look. Choose from subtle stripes, hand-painted checks, and vintage toile, the design darling for those seeking Grandmillennial style. Stop in at the Shadyside store for your broadest choices of sizes and colors. 

Click here to shop for MacKenzie-Childs Pumpkins on this website.

 
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