What we can learn about a company through its mission statement.
June 30, 2023
This past week, I read a mission statement from The Knot's corporate website (https://www.theknotww.com/). The statement included a paragraph and five principles. The paragraph describes what the parent company does. The statement says:
"We help couples around the world navigate and enjoy life’s biggest moments together. As a global company, our industry-leading websites, top-ranked mobile apps, and trusted resources provide the most sought-after information, connections, and ...
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Take your July 4th entertaining to new heights with pieces from Juliska's Provence Collection! Summer is the perfect time to add a natural and rustic yet refined touch with these stunning hand-woven rattan serving pieces and accessories. Don't sacrifice style for your picnic dinnerware & drinkware, your sun-drenched backyard parties pair perfectly with Juliska melamine and acrylic! Stop in at the Shadyside store, where we have these pieces in-stock.
If you're like many homeowners, finding that shift from one season to the next can be daunting, especially when it comes to your living room.
After all, this is the space where you and your family spend the majority of your time at home, so making sure it's comfortable and stylish is essential.
Luckily, there are a few easy ways to transition your living room from spring to summer. All it takes is a bit of design know-how, some practical steps, and a bit of creativity to get the job done.
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Starting Saturday, June 24th, all items in the Spring and Summer Collections by Joseph Ribkoff will be 30% to 50% off. Pictured: Rainbow Brights and a 100% chance of compliments! The Squirrel Hill Cheeks is located at 5873 Forbes Avenue in the main shopping district between Murray and Shady avenues. Stop in to see your options.
Here at Shop Local, we’ve seen brands try to cut out indie stores. We’ve seen big-name companies close accounts in good standing and raise minimum annual purchase amounts in the toughest of times in order to cut out indie stores. Well, now some of these brands are back with hat in hand.
We are pleased to announce that Kalalou is ready to Sync products with authorized retailers. Syncing products is free for your business. There is no charge. (The brand pays for this service.)
Kalalou joins our stable of 110 premium brands that Sync products with 1,200+ fine indie stores.
View Kalalou's Synced products
View the 1,500+ products you can Sync from Kalalou here: kalalou.myshoplocal.com
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Next week is the Dallas trade show and next month is the Atlanta show. As you may know, I was a sales rep for 5 years. I owned a retail store, Magnon Jewelers, which was founded in 1890, for 37 years. Due to this, I know that preparing for the trade shows is a daunting task. Was I ever truly ready? :)
Let's help you and your stores make the most of the upcoming trade shows.
During the trade shows, Shop Local will pay you to help your stores. Plus, we'll...
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Father's Day is this weekend! Give Dad a top flight set of Double Old Fashioned glasses handcrafted of lead crystal. This Baccarat set was created to serve the cocktails offered exclusively at the Baccarat Hotel New York. The individual glasses are inspired by the four elements that make the legendary Baccarat crystal; Montaigne Optic (water), Perfection (air), Harmonie (earth), and Nancy (fire). Stop in at the Shadyside store to see the set or find other Father's Day gift ideas.
We're pleased to share that Villeroy & Boch is joining the Brand Syncing service.
Villeroy & Boch, which celebrates its 275th anniversary this year, is joining in order to support its independent retailers,
Since its founding in 1748, Villeroy & Boch has grown into a leading, global, lifestyle brand offering dinnerware, drinkware & barware, flatware and home decor.
We expect Villeroy & Boch products to be ready for Syncing by July ...
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How businesses keep customers coming back after they make a purchase.
June 8, 2023
Six Flags is updating its theme parks to encourage families to spend more time there and visit more often, according to this past weekend’s The Wall St. Journal. The theme park's president, Jeffrey Siebert, says that the nightly fireworks show is what the industry calls a “kiss good night.” After park-goers have spent the day spending, they perceive the show as a free, post-purchase gift with no strings attached. The fireworks thereby help the customer leave fulfilled and...
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We are pleased to announce that JK Adams is joining the Brand Syncing Service.
JK Adams is known for their beautiful handcrafted wooden items that make baking, food preparation, and presentation effortless. The assortment includes unique products that range from cutting boards, rolling pins, coasters, and charcuterie boards to pot racks.
JK Adams products will be ready for syncing by July 3rd.
Stores that are already Shop Local members will be alerted when JK Adam's data is ...
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How to view private messages left by your customers.
June 5, 2023
Your Shop Local Store has a new feature: a customer can share a private message with your business when leaving a review on your Shop Local Store.
Previously, a customer could not share a private message when leaving a public review. The private message is only visible to your business.
In the example shown, we see a review notification email sent to a retailer. In the email, the store can see the customer's public review and private message. On the store's Reviews page, only the ...
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Calling all pet lovers! Introducing the Nambé Pet Collection, featuring treat jars you’ll want to leave front and center on the counter. The Dog Treat Jar is an adorable interpretation of a pup, featuring the recognizable ears of a basset hound, meanwhile the Cat Treat Jar is a charming representation of a feline, showcasing its lovable pointy ears. With porcelain bases and wood lids, these storage containers blend with any decor and seal tight to keep the contents fresh. ...
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A shopper, Lisa Minor, shared this review regarding her experience on our Shop Local platform:
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“The website was easy to use, and I was thrilled to be be able to shop online with a local store. I wish more businesses offered this kind of service.”
Ms. Minor made a purchase on Babcock Gifts, an indie retailer that has used our e-commerce software since 2015.
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Read 1,500+ reviews from Babcock Gifts customers: https://...
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In this new webinar for sales reps, I share why your retailers are struggling online and underselling your lines. I share how you can help them and boost your commissions by 18%.
It was October 2021, and I had just finished my first in-person trends seminar since the pandemic impacted all industry shows. At the end of the image-packed program, an audience member raised her hand and challenged, “Do trends even matter anymore?”
It was a valid question. The pandemic had disrupted business, upended supply chains, transformed education, revealed vulnerabilities, altered priorities, and unexpectedly claimed many lives. The question was tinged with cynicism. Pent...
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