Part of my job is to review registry software. I ensure that it works well for retailers, registrants, and gift-givers (family and friends). I also assess whether it offers good value (price vs results).
A retailer recently shared with me that it uses the service MyRegistry.com. I reviewed the retailer's site and how a customer would make a registry purchase via MyRegistry.com. For privacy purposes, I changed the name of the store in the screenshots shown.
"Our Respect for the Planet Goes Beyond Converting Recycled Material into Chic Designs"
Environmental sustainability has changed since their founding, enabling them to proudly share that their products are made of recycled materials. When they started back in 1983, that was taboo! They are proud to be an industry leader and have been invested in eco-friendly awareness for more than three decades. They were the pioneers - who started a movement.
Indie Bridge stores outrank two national chains when one Google’s gift registry service for a state.
Breed & Co. and P.S the Letter, two Texas-based stores that use Bridge to power their online stores, beat Dillard’s and Target when one Goolges “gift registry Texas.” When one Googles other state names, Bridge retailers in those states also beat national chains.
When stores choose to power their online operations with Bridge, they are choosing ...
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Combine the form, function, and gentle wave-inspired texture of our Shimmer Collection with the whimsical beauty of our Seaside Collection, then just sit back and relax as the sea gracefully wanders into your home decor.
This 5x7 frame has been handcrafted from 100% recycled, buffed-until-brilliant aluminum. Beautifully boxed in a Mariposa Gift Box - we make gifting easy!
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A RECIPE FOR SEASIDE SUCCESS
GARLIC AND LEMON SEASIDE CLAMS WHAT YOU'LL NEED
5 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
1 tablespoon fresh minced garlic
1 cup white wine
1 tablespoon lemon juice
3 dozen littleneck clams rinsed and scrubbed
wedges from 1 lemon for garnish
MAKE IT
1. In a large skillet, melt 2 1/2 tablespoons butter over medium heat. Add garlic and cook for about 30 seconds.
2. Add wine and lemon juice, bring to boil.
3. Add clams and remaining butter. ...
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Waiting until the movie starts to eat your popcorn.
CALAISIO
natural elegance, extraordinary durability
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June 10, 2020
June 10, 2020
Here they are everyone---MOTHER & DAUGHTER (our Lora and Alicia) WORKING TOGETHER AGAIN---in Peckville to serve our customers IN-STORE for the first time since March 21st !!!
Please note that we are NOW OPEN 6 DAYS A WEEK (provided you wear your mask) and are continuing to offer CURBSIDE PICKUP, LOCAL DELIVERY and FREE ...
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Material Possessions, a gift shop in Illinois, needed a quick solution to boost its online presence. With Amazon and Covid-19 nipping at indie stores' heels, stores need to quickly boost their online offering.
In just 24 hours, Material Possessions opened a Bridge account and is currently offering 15,000+ products for sale. The retailer can sell these products directly from its Bridge Store--or it can export the products and import them into its parent website (https://...
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Cheeks is reopening our store locations on May 15th. The stores will be cleaned and sanitized every day. We will be practicing social distancing and wearing masks so you must also. Customers must sanitize hands upon entering Cheeks if shopping/browsing. For a private shopping appointment, please email us or call 412-915-1803.
Starting things off, we have a dual promotion from Joseph Ribkoff until May 31st:
1. Purchase a $150.00 JR Gift Certificate from Cheeks and receive an extra $30 credit....
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Zola's slowdown is good news for indie stores--but Zola will likely be back. While it is over-leveraged with venture capital and over-valued, the wedding registry business will rebound next year.
Indie stores are not the only ones to get a reprieve: market buildings were playing defense against Faire, the wholesale ...
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Many businesses are struggling during the state-mandated shelter-in-place orders. One industry that is weathering the storm well is technology. Technology companies often deliver services digitally, which obviously makes them ideal to side-step these orders--but they often utilize another feature that makes them profitable now and in general: subscriptions.
Scott Galloway, a business leader and host of an online business class called 'The Sprint,' recently brought to my attention the ...
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April 18, 2020
April 18, 2020
Cheeks Comfort Project For Nurses!
We are so excited to announce the Cheeks Comfort Project!
In an effort to give back to our frontline nurses fighting COVID-19, we are sponsoring gift bags with comfy and cozy items as a THANK YOU. Please join us in donating gift bags starting at $50 and help the community and small businesses stay afloat during these unprecedented times.
For more info call 412.915.1803 or email [email protected] .
Costa Nova and Casafina commit to 100% recyclable and biodegradable packaging
Costa Nova and Casafina proudly announce the use of 100% recyclable and biodegradable packaging in the US.
First orders with “plastic-free” packaging were delivered at the beginning of April, for both B2B and B2C customers. The biggest change to this new policy is the use of eco-friendly starch peanuts to use as void fill.
Startch TM peanuts are an environmentally-friendly ...
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Retailers have asked us about selling via Facebook. For starters, you can easily share your products from Bridge to your Facebook account. Your Bridge account is the ideal resource to pick from thousands of products and share them via social media.
Facebook does offer options to let visitors buy within Facebook, and this route often 'Facebook Marketplace.' Please note this warning about selling via Facebook Marketplace: you will not get paid until 15 - 20 days after you ship the ...
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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!!!)