Reports suggest that 50% of purchases start on Amazon.com, and Amazon wants to keep it this way. Yet, businesses and merchants increasingly want to sell their products via their own DTC (direct to consumer) site, retailers' websites, Facebook, Instagram, and more. Due to this, Shopify, which powers many DTC and retailer websites, is a growing thorn in Amazon's dominance of retail. Shopify reportedly helps power more than 30% of online U.S. retail sales.
A GENTLE SUITE OF SERVEWARE
Slightly abstract and stunningly crafted of 100% recycled metals, it’s perfect for a simple soirée or will get a lifetime appreciation award when given as a gift!
Abstract Platter: Let your centerpiece take the stage with Mariposa's 15" Shimmer Abstract Platter
Oval Sectional Server: A gentle wave divides this 16" Shimmer Oval Sectional Server in two
Large Oval Tray: Serve everything from drinks to treats on Mariposa's 20" ...
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Retailers know that Bridge offers the easiest online tools to help them sell more. For this reason, the distributor Vista Alegre, which is Portugal’s largest producer of porcelain products, promotes Bridge in its advertisements. Retailers using Bridge and reading Tableware Today will see the logo and know that the products shown are already available to sell via the store’s respective Bridge Store. If the retailer does not use Bridge yet, it may join the brand on Bridge for free.&...
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Summertime entertaining… Peasant mats are perfect for dining alfresco... made of recycled, crinkled kraft paper for a marvelous texture, and rubbed with a special dry wax coating to repel water and stains. Peasant Mats can be used again and again by wiping them clean with a damp cloth. You never need to worry about laundering them. When the mats are dirty, simply dispose or deliver them to your favorite recycling center. Currently available in 15 colors! ?Recyclable, Reusable, Reversible!...
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
ARTE ITALICA AND CROWN LINEN DESIGNS ARE ONE COMPANY!
“A Beautiful Life”
Kirkland, WA – August 12, 2020 - Arte Italica, a leading provider of Italian handmade tabletop and home accessories for nearly a quarter-century is pleased to announce its merger with Crown Linen Designs. Crown Linen Designs, a lifestyle brand of European linen apparel, tabletop, and home accessories was founded by Victoria Fanning in 2014 and has become one of the industry&...
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Is there a better way to spend a holiday weekend than with a lobster feast? Add the corn-on-the-cob and the refreshing salads, crack open a lobster or two and enjoy! We do admit that this may seem a little barbaric at times but we love the sea and the seafood. We are enjoying ours in the @mottahedehchina Leaf stoneware Blue Haze bowl. Look into Leaf stoneware products in four colorways, each with a skeleton leaf delicately fused into the glaze. White Silk, Topaz and ...
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Nothing says summer quite like strawberries and cream. And although we may not have #wimbledon this year, we can certainly still enjoy this perfect pairing in all its glory. Serve in iconic Blue Italian for the ultimate summer dessert.
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June 10th See featured products on instagram Cleo.Butera
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April 18, 2020
April 18, 2020
Thank you so much for your ongoing support! Can't wait to see everyone
again soon. In the meantime, know that we are here for you and will
continue to do all we can to take care of your needs. No contact pick up,
delivery and shipping are available.
Don't hesitate to reach out through Instagram, Facebook, email or my cell
570.766.9399
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Busch beer is having a bit of fun with the havoc Covid is wrecking. Busch's contest:
Busch is picking 250 winners to share how they are dealing with their canceled weddings.
Affected couples need to post a photo of themselves to Instagram or Twitter with an explanation of how they plan to celebrate given the circumstances, and use the hashtags #BuschWeddingGift and #Sweepstakes.
Sharing our retailers favorite Instagram pictures - DHARA RED from Deshoulieres
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April 2, 2020
April 2, 2020
How is everyone doing?!? We are doing everything we CAN to stay in touch with y'all!
Do you follow us on FACEBOOK? What about INSTAGRAM? We encourage you to click on our links and give us a follow ... we're posting images of product, decorating ideas, videos of product areas and more on a daily basis ... even if you just want to look/watch for entertainment purposes!!! (yes, we know we're not the best at video, but we're trying!!!)
While our storefront is closed temporarily due to the COVID-19 crisis, feel free to shop our website and Instagram. We are delivering and shipping products regularly and we look forward to seeing you soon!
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COVID-19 RESPONSE
We have modified our operations temporarily as follows:
Available for PRIVATE or CONCIERGE SHOPPING Monday - Friday, 10 - 5
Curbside Pickup, Local Porch Delivery, UPS Shipping Available
Online Shopping 24/7 and we are adding your favorite items daily!
Follow us on Instagram and Facebook for updates.
We appreciate your business!
Retailers have asked how they can stay busy and boost orders.
1. Bridge is going to announce new webinars soon. We will be hosting SEO and social media webinars.
2. A customer called today asking about selling on Instagram. I found this page with some tips:
E-commerce sites get 21% of their traffic from organic Google searches, followed by Facebook (9.6%) and Instagram (1.5%), shares a study b Oribi. In other words, boosting your Google ranking is twice as important as posting on Facebook because more than 2x of your sales come from Google.
Sadly, I see many stores spending their 'marketing efforts' posting Facebook content--thereby helping Facebook sell ads to the store's competitors--and the stores inadvertently ignore the bigger sales ...
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