Starting in the 1970s, NYC added a 4% tax on top of retail rents. For example, if a store pays $100k/year in rent, it pays NYC $4k in tax. Retailers hate this tax today because Amazon takes a lot of their business.
What does NYC do today? NYC gives Amazon $38m in tax credits. Credits are literal dollars. They are 3x more powerful than a write off. NYC should stop offering corporate welfare to Amazon and end the 1970s tax on retail businesses. NYC is literally stealing money from David ...
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July 11, 2017
July 11, 2017
Amazon Prime Day has become a national holiday for the entire retail industry.
Here are the Prime Day deals Amazon didn't want you to see.
Here are the Prime Day deals Amazon didn't want you to see
Amazon Prime Day has become a national holiday for the entire retail industry. Kicking off its third annual Prime Day on Monday night, Amazon (AMZN) is offering new deals as ...
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March 10, 2017
March 10, 2017
Silver. Silver. Silver. You make us feel so shiny and new with your flawlessness. || Our featured item is our new Reed & Barton silver casserole dish and we are IN LOVE. This piece is ready to steal the show at your next formal event, and I think we can all agree we would be happy for it to. Get your hands on this piece before its gone!
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Did you know that retailers using Bridge sell 13% more than retailers that don't? That equals 13% more commission for you.
Join our webinar for sales reps and learn how you can get your 13% boost.
Jason Solarek will share stealth tips that will turn you into super-reps. Your stores will be amazed with how you help them.
Bridge is offering two training sessions -- one for each coast. Please choose which session works best for you:
When: Training 1: Wednesday, August 3, 2016 8:30 am EST Ideal for: East...
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June 20, 2016
Get wedding registry assistance right from your wedding registry management page. Learn about Bridge's stealth features.
Live training: June 23, 2016 / Thursday @ 12:00 pm EST
This training is for retailers, sales reps and vendors wanting to learn how to support their retailers. Show the love!
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April 17, 2016
April 17, 2016
How does the Supreme Court affect us as consumers? We know that it deals with same-sex marriage, but what about Amazon.com ripping us off? Both these topics are influenced by the Court - and who is appointed to it. One issue that consumers are facing in dealing with big online entities is that they're signing fine print that prohibits them from suing. So if Amazon steals $1 from millions of people, people most likely will just have to accept it. Lawsuits are not allowed. Only arbitration, a path...
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January 4, 2016
January 4, 2016
Paddle collection is inspired by mountain bars in the Tirol, where shots of home-brewed schnapps are offered from person to person on specially-crafted wooden trays. Designed for relaxed, social occasions, Paddle's wooden boards securely nestle specialist drinkware, porcelain bowls and tealights for contemporary presentation. Available in natural oak or matte black beech, each set is individually gift-boxed.
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July 13, 2015
July 13, 2015
A christening or baptism is such a special and touching moment in a baby, and the parents life. There are many gifts that are customary and traditional for this type of occasion. But over the years, more modern gifts have been adopted to encompass different faiths and family backgrounds. We put together a list of gifts that encompass a wonderful balance of both modern and tradition. All are time honored keepsakes that will honor the special day in this baby’s life.
The New York Times covers the Obama's new state china created by Pickard
Inspiration From Hawaii in the Obamas’ White House China
By JULIE HIRSCHFELD DAVIS APRIL 27, 2015 WASHINGTON — Michelle Obama may be the first first lady whose nail polish matched her White House china service.
Mrs. Obama did not appear publicly on Monday when the White House previewed the new state china she has chosen, which will be used on Tuesday at a state dinner honoring Prime Minister Shinzo Abe of Japan.
As of January 15, 2015, Facebook is going to show fewer of your posts to your friends, reports retail specialist Carol Schroeder. "...customers are not going to see what you post unless you pay," says Ms. Schroeder.
Chalkboard, a social network for retail businesses, is the anti-Facebook: Chalkboard doesn't show you ads, it doesn't winnow who sees your posts, and it's not 're-marketing' your website visitor data so that your competitors can steal your customers. Read full article by Carol ...
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August 17, 2009
August 17, 2009
Does Nike's Facebook application steal your data?
Please see the attached screen shot. This is the sign up form for Nike's Ballers Network, a Facebook application that lets you arrange basketball games with others. To use the app, I was surprised I had to allow the app to pull all my profile information, photos, friends info, and other content. Does that seem a bit intrusive? I can go to a web page anonymously, but this app downloads my life before I can even view it.
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September 11, 2007
September 11, 2007
What the Tableware Industry Can Learn From Rupert Murdoch's Takeover of the Wall Street Journal
This past August Rupert Murdoch's News Corp. captured the crown jewel of the publishing word by purchasing The Wall Street Journal from the Bancroft family for $5 billion. What does this event have to do with us in the tabletop industry? I propose that there is a lot the industry can learn from Murdoch's coup. The main lesson is that investing in technology-and in particular online operations-is ...
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