Ancient Greek philosopher Plato wrote in the Dialogue Republic, “A need or problem encourages creative efforts to meet the need or solve the problem.” This statement led to the phrase “Necessity is the mother of Invention." These words could very well describe Shop Local and how we came to exist. Over time, some have suggested the phrase could be tweaked to read “necessity is the mother of reinvention." This phrase also parallels Shop Local's ethos of supporting...
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Great news: Tableware Today, the bi-monthly print magazine dedicated to our industry, will be publishing our Leaderboard results on the last page of each coming issue.
This article below will appear in the October/November 2024 issue of Tableware Today and explains our inspiration for the Leaderboard.
Instantly offer 1,250+ new products and save over 8 days in labor by Syncing with Non Sans Raison, JosephinenhΓΌtte, and Touch-MeL.
August 23, 2024
We are pleased to share that Maison3Amis' three new brands are now ready for Syncing. These popular brands will be a good addition to your 2024 holiday entertaining assortment.
Non Sans Raison, Touch-MeL, and Josephinenhütte join our network of 114 premium brands that Sync products with over 1,475 retailers.
About Non Sans Raison
Founded in 2008, Non Sans Raison is a French (Limoges) creator of high-quality porcelain tableware and art that is sold all over the world.&...
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We love these new pieces…Golden Pineapples; Gurglepot in Matte Pink;
Silver finish candleholders and one of a kind Seahorse pottery from our local potter!
Come see us…we’re open til 6 pm today!
Call us…we ship…843-497-0717
Many thanks!
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How we helped the #1 gift and children's store in Louisiana's Acadiana area offer 11,585 products effortlessly.
August 14, 2024
We are pleased to announce that Caroline & Company has joined Shop Local to grow its online business. Serving the Acadiana area for 27 years, Caroline & Company offers gifts, children’s clothing, home decor, furnishings, and more.
By using their Shop Local Store, Caroline & Company saved $11,585 and 17 weeks in labor on website product maintenance. The store will expand its online collection of gifts and home decor through the Syncing service. ...
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In the summer, we can all embrace a Mediterranean lifestyle, full of "dolce far niente." We can start with this beautiful penne pasta with roasted cherry tomatoes. It requires just a few ingredients and even fewer cooking skills. The Madeira collection is perfect for serving this dish, as its crackled surface elevates the meal's presentation.
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ββββPlease join us in celebrating this exciting new chapter August 16
at our beautiful new location: Pieces of Eight
5427 Johnston Street
Lafayette, LA
Time Plaza Shopping Center
EVENT HIGHLIGHTS: RIBBON CUTTING CEREMONY:ο»Ώ
Be part of the official ribbon cutting at 10 AM and witness the start of this wonderful journey. ALL-DAY SPECIALS:
Enjoy exclusive specials throughout the day as a "thank you" for your continued support and loyalty. GIVEAWAYS:
Don't miss our fabulous ...
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A new tool to discover and connect with new retail partners easily.
August 9, 2024
FOR BRANDS
Your Shop Local Store has a new feature: We made it easier for your brand to identify new prospects. The new Prospects page helps your brand expand your network by connecting with new retailers on Shop Local.
The Prospects page is broken down into sections that help prospect for new retailers:
Retailers by Specialty
Shows retailers by their industry and specialty (ex: gift shops, home goods stores, jewelry stores, tableware stores, etc.).
OPENING ORDERS & REORDERS
An opening account with Salisbury is a minimum order of $600.00 retail value. Reorders of less than $100.00 retail value are subject to a $10.00 processing fee.
SHIPPING
There is a $10 .00 charge per address for drop shipments.
TERMS
There is a $50.00 charge for NSF checks.
ENGRAVING
The cost for lettering is $1.00 per letter, and $14.00 minimum (retail) per side per item (10 characters). ...
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Salisbury, a leading maker of metal giftware, is including a Shop Local flyer in its wholesale shipments to retailers. The flyer encourages the retailer to join Shop Local and Sync products with the company. This service instantly helps the retailer more easily sell what is in the box they just received.
The store is able to receive the box π¦ —> Sync with the brandπ±—> and quickly sell the product to its customers π.
The economy is slowing due to myriad factors, including weak hiring. When retailers and brands don’t hire, they’re short-staffed. When they are short-staffed, they’ll need software and technology to fill in the gaps.
Brands and retailers will benefit from our digital service, the Syncing service, that updates online product pricing and pictures for pennies per product. With e-commerce continuing to grow and labor hamstrung, there won’t be a better solution than ...
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What is the story behind our Country Estate salad & dessert plate?
The Conservatory depicted on this plate is a serene place of growth and nurturing, reminding us to spend time with loved ones over summertime lunches. Each Country Estate piece features a different scene of architecture from somewhere on the estate. It’s a beautiful story that unfolds to you one piece at a time.
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The Wall Street Journal recently shared how the used car market has improved in the last 20 years because much of it is now conducted online. When car buyers use the web, they’re more likely to save money (about 2%) and dealers can, in theory, make more with dynamic pricing (about 2%) thereby giving each party a win. Unlike 20 years ago, when we didn’t have smartphones, today 95% of used car purchases start online. While 31% of used car purchases were completely in-person, ...
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I was working on scheduling a late summer mini-vacation so I carved out an afternoon for the planning. There were so many factors to consider (where? when? how long?) on top of juggling all of us coming from different parts of the U.S. The options were staggering and required so much screen time I was just about ready to give up. When did the world at our fingertips become a negative?
I got to thinking about the astronomical number of options Americans have in every aspect of life. I’ll...
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Maison3Amis will add 104 new products via versatile brand Touch-MeL.
July 30, 2024
We're pleased to share that Maison3Amis is adding Touch-MeL as a new Syncing brand.
We expect Touch-MeL products to be ready for Syncing by August 30th, 2024. We'll keep members posted about the actual date as we progress with the brand's boarding to our platform.
About Touch-MeL
Touch-MeL melamine products are an icon on tables throughout Europe and a real point of reference in the global tableware market. Offering the highest quality melamine and a dynamic product assortment, all ...
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We're taking a bit of a break for most of the month of August. You might see a few social posts from us, but we hope to be fairly quiet. The warehouse will be inactive. However, we're always somehow plugged in and available via email if you have a question and the website is ALWAYS open for wholesale orders. Plan to visit the wholesale website platformand get your holiday order to us. With our low minimums and streamlined ordering process, it is easy to create your...
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This unique cutlery holder's tight weave makes it portable, allowing you to store more than just silverware on your table. With its warm earthen tones and handwoven organic vines, this caddy holder with dividers complements your tabletop decorations and creates a lovely arrangement for your table. As it ages naturally, its color deepens, lending it a striking affinity with nature. Calaisio's handwoven stunning and eco-chic tabletop accessories make entertaining and hosting effortless.