I have a friend who recently took a job with a respected women’s clothing retailer after 13 years of retirement. My friend, Leslie, a former school teacher, wanted to be of use and knew that retail was a great opportunity for seniors. She was all bright-eyed and bushy-tailed her first week. She loved that the manager asked her to try on clothes she liked and then suggested outfits that would look good on her. Leslie even purchased a few of those suggestions, couture she never would have ...
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How restaurants, hotels, and tableware brands are using loyalty programs--and what indie stores can learn from this.
October 11, 2023
Perk-y
I recently read about a new loyalty program and wondered what we could learn from it. The founder of Eater and Resy, Ben Leventhal, has started Blackbird, a loyalty program service designed for indie restaurants, reports The New York Times (Read the article). Using the Blackbird app, a diner receives a perk for eating at a restaurant. The retailer sets tiers for which the user qualifies for the perk. For example, a restaurant, Nat’s on Bank in New York City, gives tier 1 customers ...
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Happy Teacher Appreciation Week to the amazing educators that make this world a better place!! Don't forget to spoil your favorite teachers with some colorful table happies.
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An East Village Artist’s Death Prompts a Reflection on the State of Indie Retailers Today
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While thumbing through the Times, I noticed a smiling young woman’s picture in the obituaries. In the black and white photograph, she's standing on a fire escape with a historic building and a bridge in the distance. I was initially attracted to Ronni Solbert’s 1959 picture, yet I was even more drawn in by what I noticed next to her photo: a children&...
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We're more than ready to show our appreciation to those who have taught us. They are mentors who guide with creativity and care.Spoil teachers with a week of salad bar-style meals and treats.
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natural elegance, extraordinary durability
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IN STORE this coming THURSDAY ~ Gum Creek Boards! 1 until 7pm they will be helping you design and personalize WHILE YOU WAIT (or, you can choose to come back another time to pick up) a BEAUTIFUL cutting, serving or charcuterie board! This Texas company makes all of their boards and engraving them just makes them even MORE special. You can even engrave a RECIPE on the board ... from a handwritten recipe card! Imagine Grandma's Sugar Cookies on display on a beautiful board ... or roll our your...
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August 29, 2019
August 29, 2019
Amazon and Chinese companies have teamed up to bypass Main Street and ship goods directly to doorsteps. This is hurting American manufacturing as well as local city governments. To accomplish this, they're misleading Americans by putting out press releases that cherry-pick statistics.
Follow these 3 steps to see the issue at hand:
1. In an Amazon press release last week, Amazon claimed:
"Independent third-party sellers – primarily small and medium-sized businesses – ...
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May 24, 2019
May 24, 2019
Grab a Grad or Teacher gift they will love! When they see the box they will know “It’s From Thayers”!
A nice plant in the new MacKenzie-Childs Garden Pot is the perfect way to say "Thanks for helping me grow!"
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May 7, 2019
May 7, 2019
It's "Teacher Appreciation Week" and we want to say a big THANKS for all that you do! ??
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May 6, 2019
May 6, 2019
New shipment of Lotus Jewelry has just arrived in time for our 25% OFF Birthday Sale!
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May 3, 2019
May 3, 2019
We're gonna party all next week & you're invited. We might be getting older, 96 to be exact, but Brown's is only getting better! May 7-11, we're gonna celebrate with 25% off storewide. Yep, that means upstairs & down. Mother's Day, Graduation, Teacher Gifts, Father's Day, etc. At 25% OFF, IMAGINE THE POSSIBILITIES! HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO US!! (exception bridal registry)
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May 2, 2019
May 2, 2019
It is that time of year again where you really want to let your teachers and nurses know just how much you appreciate them and of course with the help of Royal Gifts we just might can help you do that with some of our best gifts like the mini soaps at $1.75 and mini lotions at $3.00 plus we have lots of other fantastic suggestions ?
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March 2, 2019
March 2, 2019
Amazon is bad for taxes. Teachers and hospitals rely on taxes. Why would they endorse Amazon? I believe they’re cutting off their nose to spite the face. I believe that teachers and hospital workers should shop local because local businesses statistically pay more in taxes and thereby help support local schools and hospitals.
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January 6, 2019
January 6, 2019
Today’s Times investigates commercial property valuations for the purpose of tax collection. The article suggests that brick-and-mortar retailers are gaming the system to unfairly reduce their property value and therefore pay local governments less in taxes. In Michigan, from 2013 to 2017, this may have cost local government $100 million.
While this a fair investigation to undertake, I ask the Times to investigate the harmful tax effects of millions of shoppers buying at Amazon. Should we be ...
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December 20, 2018
December 20, 2018
Great gifts ideas at Rickey Heromans... from stocking stuffers on up to the 'big gift'... Teacher gifts or just a little "thinking of you at Christmas". Last minute "one stop shopping" local, hand towels, candles and Christmas fragrances, Thymes Frasier fir... or need some last minute fresh flowers and cedar... stop by today
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December 9, 2018
December 9, 2018
* Original Block Art *
Stop by to see our Newly Stocked Selection of Art. These little Gems make great Christmas Gifts for Teachers, Friends Family or Anyone on your Christmas list. Starting at $20.95
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December 8, 2018
December 8, 2018
BROWN'S TOP 10 TEACHER GIFTS 2018 Affordable, plus we have an A+ response!
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