How do your shipping prices compare to Amazon's? Not good news: you're probably paying 300% more. That's like it buying an item at $100 while you pay $300. Today's WSJ does an expose on shipping charges.
These different shipping rates are one reason Amazon can afford to offer "free shipping" -- free shipping for it costs two thirds less than what it costs you. When you start talking next day shipping, Amazon's clout has even more benefit: you pay about 600% more in shipping charges.
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Have you ever picked up a catalog? Taken a free sample at the mall? Had some exotic cheese at a party? Hickory Farms helped popularize these activities. And to think that it all started with a WWII veteran from Ohio who delivered wholesale produce for his parents. Richard Ransom, good work, amigo.
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April 13, 2016
April 13, 2016
Did you know that the Lismore pattern dates back to Elvis' time? Started back in the early 50s. Learned this at the WWRD showroom.
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April 7, 2016
April 7, 2016
MAKE something special even MORE SPECIAL !!! --- Engrave it --- and we are Happy to Help you get it just right ... so that you can LIVE WITH IT for a long, long time !!!
Both of our Gift Stores (in Peckville and in Pittston PA) are OPEN ALL WEEK: --- MONDAY through SATURDAY: 10AM - 6PM --- ON SUNDAYS, we are Open for BRIDAL REGISTRY Appointments Only ... Please call ahead (877-489-4060) and note that Appointments are not required during regular Business Hours. --- and this NEW WEBSITE --- where you ...
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April 2, 2016
April 2, 2016
IT'S HERE Everyone !!! ... The NEWEST from KATE SPADE New York is at Live With It Gift Stores, Pennsylvania --- joining all of those Polka Dots and Pots & Pans that we WATER EVERY DAY !!! This new CASUAL, SASSY and AFFORDABLE Dinnerware Pattern is called "Rainey Stripe" ... and it can also be viewed right here on our NICE WEBSITE --- where you can actually start-up your own BRIDAL REGISTRY for Kate Spade or any of our other Hundreds of Patterns --- available to MAKE YOUR NEW HOME GROW like the ...
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March 28, 2016
March 28, 2016
Step into spring with Sara's Bouquet!
"A garden to walk in and immensity to dream in--what more could he ask? A few flowers at his feet and above him the stars." - Victor Hugo
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March 25, 2016
March 25, 2016
Most FROGS ARE very FIT ... Some do Yoga every day ... Some do not ... Others just lay around ... Frogs are like People !!! In any case, please welcome the new Yoga Frog Collection at Live With It!!! ... Also please note that the Frogs (and some people that we know) are very excited about this Sea Glass Starfish Plate (by Vietri).
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March 24, 2016
March 24, 2016
Even at the eye doctor, we can find inspiration for retailers. Here's a good example of a business rewarding customers that give it a review. The goal: get customers to give referrals to your business by reviewing you. New customers often start at Google and sites that offer reviews of your customers.
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March 15, 2016
March 15, 2016
Carol Schroeder, a retail advisor and retail store owner, shares her tips for making customers feel special: .................
Your preferred customer program, POS or even just your intuition should make it possible to identify those individuals who mean the most to your business. It pays to give VIP treatment to these βregularsβ whose loyalty is key to your success.
1) It seems like a simple thing, but greeting them by name is an easy way to make them feel ...
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March 9, 2016
Youβre invited to attend a new training session where youβll learn:
o How to boost sales via mobile o How easy it is to use the Bridge Mobile Registry o We'll show you how to admin your registries via the mobile site o How a bride uses your Bridge Registry on her phone
Reminder: starting tomorrow your site, as a default will be set up to give brides $20 for completing a five-step incentive program.
Do you know what the five steps are? Do you know how to update the amount given to a bride? Do you know how you'll manage recording when a bride meets the milestone--and how you'll add notes recording this? How is Bridge Catalog going to help you promote this new program? Please find answers below:
This is how it all starts. Our MJD collection is hand hammered stainless steel unique made individually for you!
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February 25, 2016
February 25, 2016
How do we make life easier for small businesses? That's a question we ask here at Bridge, so we're happy to see this service by Stripe that seeks to do the same for foreign entrepreneurs. Admittedly, I think that there are plenty of U.S.-based businesses that need help like the article mentions, but I'm willing to give Stripe a high five for inspiring us.
Bloston Globe, Feb. 14,2016 Starry, Starry Stars
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February 16, 2016
February 16, 2016
Countdown to SPRING Entertaining! Start with the fresh new look of Beatriz Ball and our SOHO Bowlsl Shown the medium and large Milano Bowls. A warm, hand-finished surface distinguishes these simple, but simply beautiful bowls. The Beatriz Ball SOHO Milano Medium and Large Bowls are hand polished to a gleaming shine. This versatile and shapely bowl can be used for serving salads, fruit, veggies, and snacks in high style.
Made of a top quality, FDA safe, easy-care, oven and freezer friendly ...
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February 15, 2016
February 15, 2016
Now that Valentine's Day is over, we can all FOCUS ON THE SPRING ... and maybe that long-awaited FACE-LIFT for the KITCHEN and TABLE !!! ... Also, If you are getting Married, It is TIME TO REGISTER :) !!!
Shown here is a little of the NEW KATE SPADE "All In Good Taste" Collection --- physically shown at our Northeastern PA Gift Stores ... AND here, Online --- where you can actually start-up your own GIFT REGISTRY !!! https://livewithit.bridgecatalog.com/registry.cfm?register
Ready for Spring? Get a head start by getting fresh flowers and bring a touch of Spring inside now. These vases from Vista Alegre are the perfect home for them.
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January 26, 2016
January 26, 2016
Here are a few business apps to download and try out. They're for business owners / managers.