Gift giving with a personal touch. This gorgeous Denisse Oval Tray with Handles, and many other beautiful pieces can be personalized.
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November 30, 2016
November 30, 2016
Get creative! Gift giving with a personal touch. This Soho Galena Cutting Board, and many of our other fabulous products, can be personalized.
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November 9, 2016
Come by Friday November 11 between 3pm and 7pm for the signing event!
Purchase a special piece of Vietri that you always wanted and sign up have it personalized. It will be a lifetime memory to hand down for years to come.....
The Holidays will be here before you know it! It's never too early to start the holiday gift shopping! Stop by the store or call us today to order a custom piece of Vietri!
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November 8, 2016
November 8, 2016
Have you seen our Snowkids? Engaging hand decorated ceramic stoneware sculptures each with its own personality. Ready to give in a red holiday decorative box!
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October 17, 2016
Arte Italica Artisan Event! Meet Mara Vicariucci and watch her demonstrate her artistry. You may have your purchases signed by the artist. Join us Wednesday, December 7th from 4pm to 8pm. Buy early and get 20% off! Place your personalization in the message box at checkout.
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October 16, 2016
October 16, 2016
Headed to a fall wedding soon? Grab a gift so perfectly personal, the couple will cherish it forever. Salisbury's wedding trays always fit the bill.
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October 2, 2016
October 2, 2016
THE BEST THINGS COME IN SMALL PACKAGES! Reed & Barton silver baby cups are available in an array of elegant styles that can be personalized to make the perfect gift.
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September 27, 2016
September 27, 2016
Personalization from Beatriz Ball. A growing trend in gift giving. Keep it special and relevant to the occasion. Our CUTTING BOARD Collection makes a memorable gift for the bride and groom, an anniversary, retirement and is excellent for year end corporate giving gifts. The CUTING BOARD Soho Galena long features one name, but monograms, personal sayings, corporate logos (inquire with retailer) are all available. Item #7027 $134 + personalization
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September 22, 2016
September 22, 2016
My recent column from Tableware Today Magazine: Using Facebook Messenger
More than 89% of users access Facebook on their mobile devices and check Facebook an average of 14 times a day. These folks have an intimate relationship with Facebook Messenger. Did you know you can create personal relationships with your customers by reaching out to them on Facebook Messenger? Are you even using Facebook Messenger in your business? And what exactly is Facebook Messenger anyway?
CASH & CARRY! Two perfect and personalized gifts for the discerning man offer distinctive style in sleek silver.
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September 6, 2016
September 6, 2016
This week a bride praised our 5-step incentive program for brides like her. H. Hal Garner Antiques & Interiors offers brides a $50 incentive to complete 5 steps that boost business for the retailer. The bride remarked:
I loved the H Hal Garner experience! I personally loved the extra tips I got on all of the new products that I did not know about. I thought I had my mind made up on everything but I loved all of the new pieces. I had such a ball with my future mother in law and it was so laid back...
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September 2, 2016
Meet Vietri's Master Artisan Stefano Roselli on November 2, from 4pm to 8pm. Watch Stefano turn clay into objects of beauty. He will personalize your purchases with Italian phrases or greetings of your own then signed by the Mastro himself. Come in and purchase early and receive 20% off your purchases, September 1 thru November 1. Use promo code STEFANO and receive the discount online.
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August 27, 2016
August 27, 2016
Facebook for Retail
Back in the day (aka 2000s) people thought that everyone would setup their own personalized web pages...and they started to. We had lots of blogs, and MySpace, which let you customize your page and set backgrounds, etc.
But then ...something stopped this trend in its tracks: Facebook. It standardized everyone's web page. And if you didn't want to join in, you were left out.
What if there was a service like Facebook, but for businesses? In other words, do we need all these...
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August 1, 2016
August 1, 2016
Herend's pair of love birds are the ultimate wedding cake topper and can even be personalized with a couple's initials!
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July 13, 2016
July 13, 2016
Why comment on Chalks and products? Answer: it boosts sales. When you have a conversation about products, it educates the consumer AND adds personality to the product. In the example shown, you can see a conversation that elicited the fact that Ruffoni items have a lifetime warranty.
In addition, comments increase an item's Google ranking.
Your goal: encourage your staff (and customers) to comment on your Chalks.
Also, if you have not already, add your picture to your staff listing. Reason: this ...
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June 13, 2016
June 13, 2016
We're so delighted to have you on Bridge. I am the personal trainer for Bridge, so please call or email your questions: [email protected]
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May 14, 2016
May 14, 2016
We Are Not Broadway
I was chatting with a sales rep whom I highly admire this week about retail and he suggested that Neimans and Nordstrom could reverse their dipping sales by hiring more people and / or providing better in-store customer service. He likened going to the store as going to a Broadway show where if you offer a good experience, people will pay more and business will thrive.
Here are my thoughts on this: 1. We're not Broadway. Retailers sell commodities: hats, pants, cups, plates, ...
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May 5, 2016
May 5, 2016
You work hard to get a bride to register at your store. But then the wedding date approaches and nothing has been sold. Why is this? The single biggest reason is that the bride has not linked her wedding website (e.g. theknot.com) to her registry on your website. If the bride doesn't link the two, you'll sell very little. Your mission: link the two. You can read how to do it by clicking the link below or I can call you and walk you through it. My email is: [email protected]
If you're getting married this summer and you're on the hunt for a special groomsmen's gift, take a peek at Salisbury's offering. Tankards and flasks always make great gifts and they leave an even bigger impression when personalized!
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March 31, 2016
March 31, 2016
Simone Perele Bra Fitting Event at Cheeks on Wednesday, April 13th! BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND! BRA FITTING EVENT Simone Perele...elegant French lingerie.
Meet the representative for your personal bra fitting at either Cheeks location. Wednesday, April 13th Shadyside 10 - 1 * Squirrel Hill 2 - 5