John Robshaw bedding includes block printed and hand quilted textiles created by artisans from around the world. Made of the best European linen and Indian cotton, John Robshaw bed linens boast exceptional softness and smoothness for a luxurious sleeping experience. Feathers just got a new shipment of many of the pieces pictured. Stop in at the Shadyside store to see the selection. Click here to shop the Feathers section on this website. (Section still being built, more items to be added)....
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This article, which will appear in the December/January 2025 issue of Tableware Today, explains the importance of wedding registries to indie stores.
Our e-commerce platform helps 1,500 indie stores sell $22 million a year. Perhaps surprising is that more than 90% of these orders are wedding registry gifts. Our stores offer tens of thousands of goods for sale online, with the lion’s share being wedding gifts. Why are wedding registry sales 90% of online sales while non-gift orders ...
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Money is tight for many indie retail shops. Owners often ask themselves: What brands and products should I invest in to get the best return for my business? We have an answer to this question. Welcome to the Leaderboard. In each issue through this new column, TOP OF THE CHARTS, I’ll be sharing with you the best performing wedding registry brands and products according to my company’s data. There’s something for brands and sales reps as well: we’ll be showing you the best ...
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It speaks volumes that the first line acquired by Maison3Amis after the purchase of DeVine Corp., a three-decade distributor of luxe European tableware, was Josephinenhütte, the five-year-old German-based maker of lightweight, thin-walled stemware and accessories. The Maison3Amis team (hereafter known as M3A) is helmed by two one-time Baccarat execs, Jim Shreve and Sally Burnside, who appreciate a nonpareil drinking glass, and Mark Brashear, who quickly recognized the allure of the brand. &...
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I'm happy to share the first column in an on-going series to appear in Tableware Today magazine. This article, which appears in the magazine's current October/November 2024 issue, explains our inspiration for the Leaderboard--a new tool to help retailers, brands, and sales reps. ..............
TOP OF THE CHARTS
LET'S LEAD TOGETHER by JASON SOLAREK
Money is tight for many indie retail shops. Owners often ask themselves: What brands and products
should I invest in to get the best ...
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Citi Bike, a bike-sharing service in New York City, has a competition for those who help redistribute the network’s bikes. It displays the top helpers, called Bike Angels, on an online leaderboard. Citi Bike gives points, which can be redeemed for monetary credit, for participating. I found this system and their leaderboard inspiring because we, too, offer a leaderboard.
Our leaderboard (named Leaderboard) that tracks the best-performing wedding registry brands, retailers, ...
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Shop Local has been busy adding new registry features to help your indie store sell more. We have stores doing $1,000,000+ in registry sales a year. This can be you 😉
We're excited to share 7 new registry features with you:
Your Registry Overview Page
One page to get a bird’s eye view of 10 key metrics.
See new registry activity and updates as they occur in real time.
How to view: Log in → Hover over "Gift Registry" → Click &
Time. It's a concept that permeates every aspect of our lives, either consciously or not. From the small moments of our daily routines to the grandest, long-term plans, time shapes every facet of our lives.
“Yesterday is gone…”
It's weighed heavily on me recently, consuming my brain space in a desire to understand it in its entirety. To share, here is a short (but not at all complete) example of the train of thought from a night this week surrounding the idea of "time...
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Your Shop Local Store has an updated feature: You can now change your wedding registry plan. This feature helps you more easily manage your business's registry subscription.
Previously, your business had to message a Shop Local coach to request a plan change. With this update, you can upgrade or downgrade your registry plan at any time. The new "Change Plan" modal also shows discounts and monthly savings for each plan, helping you see savings and make the best choice.
Great news: Tableware Today, the bi-monthly print magazine dedicated to our industry, will be publishing our Leaderboard results on the last page of each coming issue.
This article below will appear in the October/November 2024 issue of Tableware Today and explains our inspiration for the Leaderboard.
Bring joy and fun to your home with unique and colorful pieces. Mix and match the various sizes and colors for an interesting tablescape!
The colorful CARNAVAL Collection of bowls with bases. Inspired by the best of Mid-Century design, these gorgeous pieces come with enameled bases available in three different colors and with gold-colored bowls in three different sizes. Beatriz Ball is all about bringing joy and fun to your home with unique and colorful pieces.
Starting Thursday, August 15th through Monday, September 2nd (Labor Day), all Scandia Home merchandise is 20% off! Scandia Home has been bringing the best of European inspired, American made comfort into homes for over 50 years with beautiful luxuries for the bed, bath, and home.
Stop in at 5408 Walnut St. to see the selection of comforters, pillows, sheets, and more.