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May 29, 2023 Tableware Today Interview – Susan Gravely
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Tableware Today Interview – Susan Gravely
May 29, 2023
Susan Gravely – alongside her sister, Frances, and mother, Lee – founded VIETRI 40 years ago after a serendipitous vacation where they discovered the charms of Italian ceramics. Gravely’s new book, Italy on a Plate, equal parts travelogue/cookbook/memoir, is a culinary delight celebrating four decades of bringing the best of Italy’s tableware to an adoring fan base.
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You and I go back almost to the start of VIETRI in 1983. [Editor&rsquo...
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May 26, 2023 Data, Filters, and Search Walk Into a Soundbar
How big data, filters, and search engines can help us create a better experience for our members.
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Data, Filters, and Search Walk Into a Soundbar
How big data, filters, and search engines can help us create a better experience for our members.
May 26, 2023
Apple announced last month that it's launching a new classical music app. What’s novel about the Apple Music Classical app is how it lets music fans more easily search thousands of variations of the same song. For example, let’s say you want to find a Johann Sebastian Bach song. Over the past 300 years, many musicians have done ‘covers’ of his works, and there are variations by conductor, music, year, etc., thereby producing thousands of variations. Existing software ...
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May 26, 2023 BOSS MAN ❌ BOSS WOMAN
BOSS MAN ❌ BOSS WOMAN
May 26, 2023
Owning a business is no small feat, but in recent years, women have taken on starting their own businesses, leaving the nine-to-five to become entrepreneurs. In 2022, they were more likely to start a business than men. Last year, women-owned businesses had higher earnings growth (27% increase) than male-owned firms (22%). Still, male-owned businesses received $93,000 in funding, while women-owned businesses received $56,000. There are nearly 13 million women-owned businesses in the U.S., and the...
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May 26, 2023 Tableware Today: 4 Brands Promote Bridge's Shop Local Platform
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Tableware Today: 4 Brands Promote Bridge's Shop Local Platform
May 26, 2023
We're happy to see four brands promote Bridge's Shop Local platform in Tableware Today's June/July 2023 issue.

The brands promoting Shop Local include:
  • Bordhallo Pinheiro
  • Carmel Ceramica
  • Mary Jurek
  • Vista Alegre

In the advertisement, the brand displays our ShopLocal.org logo.  

A brand shows the logo so that retailers know they can easily sell the products shown. When a brand offers our Brand Syncing service, a retailer can instantly display the brand's entire product ...
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May 25, 2023 Wine store collapse stains retailers
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Wine store collapse stains retailers
May 25, 2023
The New York Times shares a salacious story about Sherry-Lehman, a world-famous wine shop.  The story recounts how the retailer was hit by tariffs, online competitors, and COVID shutdowns. It had borrowed excessively, which many retailers do.  At first, it reads like a Bed Bath & Beyond obituary. But then the owners veered into the criminal realm.  They sold rare wine to new customers that belonged to existing customers, in other cases didn’t deliver what was sold, and ...
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May 25, 2023 New Vietri Amalfitana Dinnerware At Glassworks!
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New Vietri Amalfitana Dinnerware At Glassworks!
May 25, 2023
The Amalfitana Splatter Collection pays homage to the Amalfi Coast's fresh seaside style, and its bold hues and classically Italian design bring a vibrant and lively look to your table.The Amalfi Coast’s joyous explosion of color is celebrated in the brilliant blues, sunwashed reds, and saturated yellows of this handpainted collection. Stop at Glassworks in Shadyside to see the selection of pieces! The matching Amalfitana Stripe Collection is also available on this website.

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May 24, 2023 Summer Entertaining Ideas
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Summer Entertaining Ideas
May 24, 2023
Sunny days ahead! Get inspired for your next outdoor gathering with three of our dreamiest summer party ideas ☀️

Fun Summer Party Themes: https://bit.ly/3pLlOoz
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May 18, 2023 20% Off Sferra Sale On May 23 - 29 and Nollapelli Meet & Greet On Saturday, May 20!
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20% Off Sferra Sale On May 23 - 29 and Nollapelli Meet & Greet On Saturday, May 20!
May 18, 2023
Feathers is  having a pre-Memorial Day Sale on Sferra items, except mattresses and any custom products. All Sferra bedding and linens, including table and bedroom are 20% off from May 23rd to the 29th.
Stop in to see the selection!
Stop by our Meet and Greet with a new local supplier for Feathers on Saturday, May 20th from 11am - 4pm. Nollapelli offers newly designed bedding products (including items for cooling), engineered with your sleep and beauty in mind. Stop in to meet ...
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May 16, 2023 Syncing Costs a Retailer Less Than a Penny
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Syncing Costs a Retailer Less Than a Penny
May 16, 2023
We do the following seven things for a retailer that Syncs products. The retailer pays $0.00/month because the Syncing brand pays for the service.
  1. We Sync an unlimited number of the brand's products to the retailer's Shop Local Store. The retailer doesn't have to touch Dropbox or Excel.
  2. We give the retailer the ability to download any of the Synced product data (pictures, pricing, etc).
  3. We send an email to the retailer highlighting new introductions, price changes, and archived
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May 15, 2023 We Got Sole 🩴
What Crocs can teach us about gaining new customers and keeping them happy.
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We Got Sole 🩴
What Crocs can teach us about gaining new customers and keeping them happy.
May 15, 2023
About 15 years ago, I bought a pair of Crocs sandals in Myrtle Beach, SC. Not only were they hot pink, but the insole was traffic cone orange. My buddies hated them, but oddly others loved them. The sandals were affordable (maybe $20), comfortable, and a conversation starter.

According to last week’s The New York Times' profile on Crocs, I’m one of tens of millions of happy Crocs owners. This happiness is profitable:
  • Crocs’ sales have almost doubled since 2019.
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May 15, 2023 MEPRA Joins the Brand Syncing Service
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MEPRA Joins the Brand Syncing Service
May 15, 2023
We are pleased to announce that famed Italian design brand Mepra is joining our Brand Syncing service. 

Mepra offers cutlery, serveware, and cookware, and is known for its craftsmanship, quality, and innovative design.

We expect Mepra products to be ready for Syncing by June 15th.  We'll keep members posted about the actual date as we progress with the brand's boarding to our platform. 

Shop Local members interested in opening an account with Mepra in preparation can ...
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May 14, 2023 You'll Be Missed, Sam
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You'll Be Missed, Sam
May 14, 2023
Sam Gross, who drew many cartoons for The New Yorker, passed away this month at the age of 89. I've been a The New Yorker cartoon fan for years, and often include them in the footer of our emails to clients. 

I'd not thought of the people behind those cartoons, but it's people like Sam that labor over them. 

Thanks, Sam, for making us smile. 

Read Sam Gross's obituary:
 https://www.nytimes.com/2023/05/10/arts/sam-gross-dead.html
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May 13, 2023 Warby Parker: 60% of sales come from physical stores
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Warby Parker: 60% of sales come from physical stores
May 13, 2023
Your physical store can be a great asset in this ‘Age of Amazon’—just ask Warby Parker. 

Details: 
- Warby Parker has 200 stores in the U.S. and Canada.
- Retailers report that online advertising costs have increased 15%-20% in the last two years, making physical stores more attractive. 
- Brands report that in-store shoppers buy more per purchase. 

I believe the The Wall Journal should have noted a caveat about using Warby Parker as a poster child ...
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May 12, 2023 A Fresh Take on Summer Drinks
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A Fresh Take on Summer Drinks
May 12, 2023
It's Fiesta Friday! Get inspired with our top three summer mocktail recipes at the link below. 🥳

3 Summer Mocktails: https://bit.ly/3LBtcdA
 
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May 11, 2023 Joseph Ribkoff Trunk Show At The Squirrel Hill Cheeks on Thursday, May 18!
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Joseph Ribkoff Trunk Show At The Squirrel Hill Cheeks on Thursday, May 18!
May 11, 2023
See the Signature Spring, Summer, and Fall Collections at the Joseph Ribkoff Trunk show from 10 to 6 on Thursday, May 18. The JR rep will be on hand to answer questions and to show and take orders for current collections and Fall Preview styles. In celebration of the event, the entire store will be 20% off, one day only! The Trunk show will take place at the Squirrel Hill Cheeks, at 5873 Forbes Avenue, located between Murray and Shady Avenues. Join us!
 
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May 11, 2023 BACCARAT X GINGER & MITE
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BACCARAT X GINGER & MITE
May 11, 2023
“Baccarat’s craftsmanship and hand-made creations means a lot of soul and effort goes into creating each and every single piece. We need their story, so we can translate it into the arrangement that best conveys their message.”
GingerMite, the mother-and-son floral duo, create exclusive Mother’s Day bouquets for Baccarat

Creative concept and production: Hashtag Legend
Floral Arrangement: GingerMite
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May 9, 2023  Notorious07 Luxury Skincare for Men
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 Notorious07 Luxury Skincare for Men
May 9, 2023
 Notorious07 Luxury Skincare for Men.

We know that today’s modern man strives for excellence in every area. And doing your best often starts with looking your best.

From Night Treatment to Shaving Cream to Vitamin C Serum and much more, Notorious07 combines natural ingredients, innovative formulations, and sleek packaging to create an unforgettable start-to-finish grooming experience.

Like your wife’s products, our products look good, feel good, and smell good.
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May 9, 2023 Honored to be Featured in The Mercury News
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Honored to be Featured in The Mercury News
May 9, 2023
What an honor to be featured in the Sunday edition of The Mercury News. 

"It has been 40 years since Morhauser launched Annieglass in a tiny studio in downtown Santa Cruz... By the mid-1990s, then-first lady Hillary Clinton invited Morhauser to attend a White House celebration of American artists, and Morhauser had moved her company to her current 17,000-square-foot studio, allowing it to grow to the 22 employees it has now. The studio operates 30 kilns and turns out more than 20 ...
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May 9, 2023 Salsa-fy 🌮: The Time is Ripe for Efficiency
How allocating our resources efficiently can help us save time, save money, and deliver value to our customers.
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Salsa-fy 🌮: The Time is Ripe for Efficiency
How allocating our resources efficiently can help us save time, save money, and deliver value to our customers.
May 9, 2023
You've heard of Salsa-fy? It’s national, was started in Dallas, is used by 60,000 employees, and is used at more than 1,600 corporate locations. Salsa-fy helps businesses steer clear of trouble, offer the best value, and ensures profitability. You may interrupt me here and ask, “Jason, don’t you mean the software company Salesify?” No, I’m talking about the restaurant chain Chili’s and its approach to managing salsa, french fries, and its business.  ...
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May 9, 2023 July is Independent Retailer Month
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July is Independent Retailer Month
May 9, 2023
I was happy to learn that a group is promoting July as Independent Retailer Month.  Shop Local supports indie shops and thinks this is a good idea.

In particular, I liked the marketing ideas on their Resources page, including these:
  • Bonus buck: Give customers a $1 coupon for every $10 they spend in your store in July. The coupon is redeemable in August.
  • Happy hour: Offer red, white and blue cookies/cupcakes with refreshments to promote the ‘independent’ touch. You
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