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September 6, 2023 Shop Local Helps Indie Stores Rank on Page 1 of Google in 64% of States

Shop Local Helps Indie Stores Rank on Page 1 of Google in 64% of States

September 6, 2023

NEW YORK, NY, Sept. 06, 2023 – Shop Local, an e-commerce platform, reported that it's helping indie stores rank on page one of Google in 64% of states for wedding gift purchases. The findings are based on a recent study that Shop Local conducted regarding wedding registry purchasing.

Study Findings:

For 32 state searches, Shop Local Stores appeared on page one of Google. This represents 64% of all states. When just calculating the states in which Shop Local has

September 4, 2023 Glass Serving Trays & Platters

Glass Serving Trays & Platters

September 4, 2023

Offer guests easy-to-grab snacks or other chilled appetizers. This wonderful rectangular eco-modern woven glass tray will look lovely on any dinner table given that it is created from genuine exotic vines. You'll start using the tiny yet lovely glass tray design as your go-to tableware serving piece. It is perfect for serving small desserts and snacks. The elegantly textured tray adds a muted rustic copper appearance generated by the natural color tones of the vine, giving it an earthy yet ...
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September 3, 2023 Jugaad’a Do What Jugaad’a Do 🚀

How limited resources can motivate teams to accomplish goals and breed solutions.

Jugaad’a Do What Jugaad’a Do 🚀

How limited resources can motivate teams to accomplish goals and breed solutions.

September 3, 2023

India last month joined three other countries in the exclusive club that has put a craft on the moon. What’s unique about India’s accomplishment is that it did this at a fraction of what the U.S. spends on space exploration, shares Ben Cohen in The Wall St. Journal. While the U.S.’s NASA program has a $24b budget, India’s ISRO (Indian Space Research Organisation) budget is just $1.3b. India, which started its space program in 1963, is able to do more with less because of ...
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September 1, 2023 Why Keep Old Registries?

Why Keep Old Registries?

September 1, 2023

A retail client recently decided they'd like to delete some past wedding registries to "save money." This raises the question, "Does deleting old registries save money?" We assessed the question and found that deleting old registries likely doesn’t save a retailer money. The reason is that it costs more to replicate our automated marketing efforts with more costly manual efforts.

Let's cover some basics:

You can store two registries for free in

August 30, 2023 An Unchanged Design

An Unchanged Design

August 30, 2023

When mother nature gets it right from the start, she knows better than to continuously improve upon her own design. That is probably why the nautilus has remained virtually unchanged in over 500 million years and is considered to be a living fossil. The artists at Herend know perfection when they see it, so they have decided to simply add some Herend-style flourishes such as dramatic gold fishnet and touches of pearlized paint to further highlight the beautiful details of this animal. View Post

August 24, 2023 Juliska And Sferra Labor Day Sale At Glassworks And Feathers!

Juliska And Sferra Labor Day Sale At Glassworks And Feathers!

August 24, 2023

We have 2 Labor Day promotions starting next week. Juliska alfresco items and more are 30% off from Wednesday through Labor Day (8/30 to 9/4) at Glassworks. Sferrra bedding (except for matresses) and table linens are 20% off from Thursday through Labor Day (8/29 - 9/4) at Feathers. Stop in at the stores to see the selection of items in stock or to place an order. Stores will be closed on Labor Day but internet orders may be made. Discount will be applied after initial internet order is placed (...
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August 24, 2023 New Feature: Brands Can Add an Opening Order

How to update your brands' wholesale terms by adding an opening order.

New Feature: Brands Can Add an Opening Order

How to update your brands' wholesale terms by adding an opening order.

August 24, 2023

Your Shop Local Store has a new feature: A brand can now add an opening order amount to its Wholesale Terms.

In the example shown, we see the Wholesale Terms section for Juliska. In this section, Juliska can update the opening order amounts for both of the brands it distributes. These amounts will be shown to retailers that wish to add Juliska or Capucine de Wulf to their accounts.

If you are a brand, please follow these steps to add your opening order amount:

August 23, 2023 Thank You, Early Software Designer from 42,000 Years Ago

Thank You, Early Software Designer from 42,000 Years Ago

August 23, 2023

I was inspired to read that what we do today as a software company can be traced back 42,000 years to a bone in a South African cave. I realized this after reading The Wall St. Journal’s review of ‘Empire of the Sum,’ a book about pocket calculators.

Here’s the lineage: We’re in the software business, which is a relative of the computer business, which is a relative of the pocket calculator business (just ask Steve Wozniak, co-founder of Apple, who ...
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August 15, 2023 New Feature: Save Time On Accessing Credit Card Information

How to quickly access credit card information used for an order.

New Feature: Save Time On Accessing Credit Card Information

How to quickly access credit card information used for an order.

August 15, 2023

Your Shop Local Store has a new feature: You can now more easily know what credit card a customer used to make a purchase.

Your Shop Local software now outputs the last four digits of a customer's credit card when used on an order.

This update saves your business time. Customers often inquire about with which credit card they made a purchase.

Previously, when customers placed an order through your Shop Local Store, we didn't show you the last four digits of the ...
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August 2, 2023 Adventures Under the Sea

Adventures Under the Sea

August 2, 2023

You never know what you'll discover on snorkeling adventures. 🤿

[picture courtesy of the Herend Porcelain Manufactory] View Post

July 27, 2023 New Vietri Sicilian Heads, Last Tix For Susan Gravely Book Signing, & Annual Shadyside Sidewalk Sale!

New Vietri Sicilian Heads, Last Tix For Susan Gravely Book Signing, & Annual Shadyside Sidewalk Sale!

July 27, 2023

Brighten up your home with a touch of Sicilian tradition by VIETRI. Sicily has a tradition dating back generations of displaying female and white sculptural heads, and they are often used as planters on doorsteps, porches, and balconies. No matter the placement, these handcrafted Sicilian Heads are sure to be a conversation starter. There are 7 different styles to choose from. Stop in to see our selection.
Join us for an irresistibly Italian experience with VIETRI's Susan Gravely! She will be...
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July 25, 2023 Thanks for the Memories, by Laurie Gates

Thanks for the Memories, by Laurie Gates

July 25, 2023

I chuckled when I was asked to author this column, as I have been known to have the last word from time to time. As I prepare to leave the industry that has given me so much (I eagerly accepted the opportunity to work in the gift and home area in 1986), I can vividly recall the excitement I felt when I first entered the creative space that we get to live and work in every day. I have been exposed to scores of creative people; I met and worked with artists and buyers who were inspired and ...
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July 25, 2023 How We Make Our Graphics

How We Make Our Graphics

July 25, 2023

Many of our graphics start as sketches. In this example, I drew a sketch of what we need to show brands and sales reps. We need to communicate visually that their showroom products need to be displayed on their retailer’s website.

I started with a sketch on a Times newspaper page, and then reproduced that in Apple’s Pages program. Pages is a bare-bones program that can help one make visual diagrams. (Photoshop is my preferred program for visual projects.)

The...
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July 25, 2023 Orrefors @ 125

Orrefors @ 125

July 25, 2023

EMON MAASHO, CEO AND PRESIDENT OF ORREFORS, NORTH AMERICA, is representative of the exciting trajectory in this 125-year operation. The über-exec joined the New Wave Group in 2013, a time when Orrefors and Kosta Boda (OKB) were underperforming assets in the portfolio. "Our crystal brands are national treasures and a part of Swedish history," Maasho affirms. And he wanted a front row seat in their revitalization. Maasho was placed in charge of the new hotel and restaurant division ...
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July 25, 2023 This and That

This and That

July 25, 2023

I have a stack of virtual news clippings that either struck my fancy, taught me something new, or just made me shake my head in bemusement. On their own, they may not be enough for me to make a point, but together they have a thought-provoking synergy (and I'm sure I'll figure out what that is by the end of this column).

Our industry has been negatively affected by the loss of American manufacturing after we entered a long stretch of automation and outsourcing in the late 1970s; every ...
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July 25, 2023 Las Vegas Summer Show Starts Sunday 7/30!

Las Vegas Summer Show Starts Sunday 7/30!

July 25, 2023

In Las Vegas please see us in the Collective Home showroom, C-585. We have new items in 10 different collections including the 9" diameter Low/Pasta Bowls. Show specials too! View Post

July 22, 2023 Pass the Apps 🍡

What Threads can teach us about leveraging our existing network when launching a new service.

Pass the Apps 🍡

What Threads can teach us about leveraging our existing network when launching a new service.

July 22, 2023

Threads, a new Twitter-like service from Meta, the owner of Instagram, launched this month and almost immediately attracted 40m active daily users. The service’s growth has since stalled and now has just over 10m daily users, but that is still commendable. The Wall Street Journal shared that this impressive launch was largely possible because Meta used its built-in network of one billion Instagram users. This user base helped it overcome the “cold start” problem of acquiring ...
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July 21, 2023 70% of Brands offer Free Shipping vs. 13% of Stores

70% of Brands offer Free Shipping vs. 13% of Stores

July 21, 2023

My team researched 40 brands' websites and 200 indie stores' websites.

Research Findings

70% of tabletop and giftware brands offer free shipping.
Only 13% of indie stores offer free shipping.
Brands on average charge $115 to receive free shipping.
Retailers often charge $191 to receive free shipping.

Read our research report:
https://www.shoplocal.org/news.cfm/22883/70-of-Brands-Offer-Free-Shipping

Conclusions

Retailers are at a major disadvantage when

July 20, 2023 Visit Us At The Annual Shadyside Sidewalk Sale Starting This Wedneday!

Visit Us At The Annual Shadyside Sidewalk Sale Starting This Wedneday!

July 20, 2023

Visit Glassworks and Cheeks and Feathers during the Annual Shadyside Sidewalk Sale, which takes place Wednesday, July 26th - Sunday, July 30th from 10 am to 5 pm each day. Head down to Walnut Street and it's side streets next week to find bargains. Shop your favorite stores and boutiques to find products at incredible discounts. Most local retail businesses will participate, offering up to 80% off regular retail! Glassworks and Cheeks and Feathers will offer the best deals of the year! Savvy ...
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July 12, 2023 New Feature: View and Manage Marketing Tools

How to access your built-in marketing tools via the Marketing Manager page.

New Feature: View and Manage Marketing Tools

How to access your built-in marketing tools via the Marketing Manager page.

July 12, 2023

Your Shop Local Store has a new feature: We've made it easier to view and manage your marketing tools. Your account includes several built-in tools and programs, which can now be quickly accessed through the new Marketing Manager page.

The Marketing Manager page displays the following promotions in a table:

Offer Free Shipping.
Display a "Thank you for shopping local" banner on the checkout pages.
Offer Price Matching.
Promote that your business offers financing for

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