A McKinsey study found that the average life span of companies listed on the S&P 500 was 61 years in 1958; today, it’s less than 18 years. McKinsey believes that by 2027, 75% of S&P 500 companies will have disappeared. New businesses have an 81% chance of surviving their first year; in two years, a little less than 70% of businesses are still standing. Only 25% make it to 15 years or more. There’s a clear long-term trend of declining corporate longevity, with this figure ...
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A recent study conducted by Jungle Scout reports that many consumers prefer to support small and local businesses for their holiday shopping. 20% reported they will buy holiday gifts from indie stores, up from 10% last year. The report ranks independent retailers in 4th place for in-store shopping, surpassing Costco, Walgreen's Best Buy, Sam's Club, Macy's and Home Depot.
The article shares 53% of consumers bought online from independent stores on Small Business Saturday as reported by ...
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Cook and serve with style, versatility, and timeless beauty with our Oak Wood boards and Arcade Glass Domes. For special events, or maybe just for the midday baking, there is no better way to display your treats.
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Monogram Towels
Dress up that kitchen or bath with this beautiful 100% European linen embroidered towel. So many ways to add beauty to any part of your home.
We also offer Custom monogramming for weddings or special events.
Monogram Vintage Vine Tri-Fold napkins
Our 100% European linen tri-fold napkin is a perfect mix of elegance and beauty. Each napkin is embroidered with a detailed Vintage Vine embroidery in the center.
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October 19, 2019
October 19, 2019
We are very pleased to announce that our 2019 Annual Christmas Editions from Villeroy & Boch are now offered 7 Days a week in our Gift Store --- at 1503 Main Street, Suite 1, Peckville, PA 18452 (570-489-4060) --- Monday thru Saturday: 10am - 5:30pm --- Sunday: 12Noon - 5:00pm --- Evenings: We are available for Bridal Registry Appointments and Special Events ... so please call ahead ... and note that appointments are not required during regular business hours.
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September 17, 2019
September 17, 2019
Stack those pancakes high and top it with Kettle Ridge syrup! Why is this sweet stuff so delicious? Because it’s local and made with love! This little farm is finding ways to educate and entertain their guests to the farm and we are ALL about that. If you haven’t head of Kettle Ridge, it might be time to pull up a chair to the breakfast table for a big treat. We were curious about how the modern day farmer gets their start and what goes into creating the sweet life on a sustainable farm.
FRENCH GARDEN Premium Porcelain by Villeroy & Boch IS A BEAUTIFUL CLASSIC --- which is why it is proudly offered in Peckville PA and on this beautiful Website.
Please note that we are NOW OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK at Live With It --- 1503 Main Street, Suite 1, Peckville, PA 18452 (570-489-4060) --- Monday thru Saturday: 10am - 5:30pm --- Sunday: 12Noon - 5:00pm --- Evenings: We are available for Bridal Registry Appointments and Special Events ... so please call ahead ... and note that appointments are...
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March 27, 2019
March 27, 2019
This Inviting table blends 2 new patterns from Noritake that are now shown at our very real gift store in Peckville PA !!!
PS: We are now OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK --- at 1503 Main Street, Suite 1, Peckville, PA 18452 (570-489-4060)
--- Monday thru Saturday: 10am - 5:30pm --- Sunday: 12Noon - 5:00pm --- Evenings: We are available for Bridal Registry Appointments and Special Events ... so please call ahead ... and note that appointments are not required during regular business hours.
What a fun evening this was a few years back! I think we should do it again real soon!
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April 11, 2018
April 11, 2018
Creating a bridal registry should be easy and fun! Come see us at the store today to get your registry started or create one online Here.
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March 31, 2018
March 31, 2018
Here's a candid, little PEEK INSIDE our real gift store --- where real people work ... and register brides ... wrap your gifts for free ... and even answer the phone ... THANKS FOR COMING !!! ... PS: You can do a lot more peeking on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/livewithitbylorahobbs/
Live With It --- at 1500 Main Street, Peckville, PA 18452 (877-489-4060) --- Open Monday thru Saturday: 10am - 5:30pm --- Open Sunday: 12Noon - 5:00pm --- Evenings: We are available for Bridal...
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March 23, 2018
March 23, 2018
When the bride is happy then the groom is happy! What a pleasure to work with these two and looking forward to being a part of their special events!
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January 3, 2018
January 3, 2018
BRIDAL REGISTRY UPDATE: All Formal China patterns and Bridal Giftware Collections by kate spade new york --- are offered at Live With It --- including the Parker Place China and the "Take the Cake" Collections shown here !!! ... so please Visit Us to really touch & see ... and also talk with some real, knowledgeable people ... or ... Shop and Register for "Kate" on this very real Website !
Our 2018 Winter Store Hours listed here:
Live With It in PECKVILLE, PA --- at 1500 Main Street, 18452 (...
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November 13, 2017
November 13, 2017
Please LET US LIGHT UP YOUR WORLD this Holiday Season --- with gifts and ornaments from Live With It !!! ... and also please remember that we wrap for free ... Deliver within our Marketplace for free ... and ship everywhere !!! ... In fact, we even have real people that love Snowmen answer the phone ... You can click here to preview more from our 2017 Christmas Season https://www.facebook.com/livewithitbylorahobbs/posts/1750764968332167
Live With It in PECKVILLE, PA --- at 1500 Main Street, ...
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October 31, 2017
October 31, 2017
You must SEE IT TO BELIEVE IT !!! --- This year's Nostalgic, OLD WORLD CHRISTMAS CERAMICS from Villeroy & Boch --- at our very real Gift Stores ... ... and on this almost real Website (where you can ALSO SEE IT) .
Live With It in PECKVILLE, PA --- at 1500 Main Street, 18452 (570-489-4060) --- Open Monday thru Saturday: 10am - 5:30pm --- Open Sunday: 12Noon - 5:00pm --- Evenings: We are available for Bridal Registry Appointments and Special Events ... so please call ahead ... and ...
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October 17, 2017
October 17, 2017
We are saddened to announce that our extraordinarily BIG TURKEY Centerpiece is only offered at our extraordinary Gift Stores (in Northeastern Pennsylvania) --- because it is TOO BIG --- even for this EXTRAORDINARY WEBSITE ...... (Just kidding) ....... The real reason is that we don't have many left.
Live With It in PECKVILLE, PA --- at 1500 Main Street, 18452 (570-489-4060) --- Open Monday thru Saturday: 10am - 5:30pm --- Open Sunday: 12Noon - 5:00pm --- Evenings: We are available...
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September 14, 2017
September 14, 2017
Our French Perle Dinnerware looks especially beautiful this time of year ... and is featured in our Gift Stores in Peckville Pa ... Please visit us ... or do a little preview on this Autumn (and Bridal Registry) Friendly Website.
Live With It in PECKVILLE, PA --- at 1500 Main Street, 18452 (570-489-4060) --- Open Monday thru Saturday: 10am - 5:30pm --- Open Sunday: 12Noon - 5:00pm --- Evenings: We are available for Bridal Registry Appointments and Special Events ... so please call...
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July 17, 2017
July 17, 2017
For over 25 years, we have been freely displaying Gifts from Live With It at the actual Bridal Showers for our Registered Brides !!! ... Shown here are photos of 3 showers that we have recently displayed in Wilkes-Barre, Old Forge and in Clarks Summit Pa ... Also please note that we have EXPANDED OUR STORE HOURS FOR THE SUMMER:
Live With It in PECKVILLE, PA --- at 1500 Main Street, 18452 (570-489-4060) --- Open Monday thru Saturday: 10am - 5:30pm --- Open Sunday: 12Noon - 5:00pm --- ...
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December 3, 2015
December 3, 2015
The Beatriz Ball GIFTS OF FAITH crosses make an enduring and gracious gift for brides, new babies, best friends and special events. The Beatriz Ball Organic Pearl silver cross ornament is a handsome mini ornament to be enjoyed every day of the year, on a ribbon or on a Christmas tree.Distinguished by a rich, hand-finished surface , this lovely cross ornament may be hung from the branches of a Christmas tree, suspended from a length of ribbon, or placed flat on a table as decorative accent.From ...
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