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December 12, 2023 20% Of Consumers To Buy Holiday Gifts at Independent Retailers
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20% Of Consumers To Buy Holiday Gifts at Independent Retailers
December 12, 2023
A recent study conducted by Jungle Scout reports that many consumers prefer to support small and local businesses for their holiday shopping. 20% reported they will buy holiday gifts from indie stores, up from 10% last year. The report ranks independent retailers in 4th place for in-store shopping, surpassing Costco, Walgreen's Best Buy, Sam's Club, Macy's and Home Depot. 

The article shares 53% of consumers bought online from independent stores on Small Business Saturday as reported by ...
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December 8, 2023 THANKS FOR 50 YEARS by MARSHA DAUTCH
THANKS FOR 50 YEARS by MARSHA DAUTCH
December 8, 2023
I recently saw a car with the license plate: WHYWRK. I had a sad feeling for the driver, who perhaps wasn’t as lucky as I to have the best job in the world – getting paid to shop for the most beautiful goods in the world – which I am now retiring from. After 40+ years as a buyer of tabletop and gifts in Buffalo, I have the opportunity to put the dishes away, polish the flatware, and store the stemware. As a small specialty store, we’ve been through our share of ups and ...
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December 7, 2023 Congrats to November 2023's Top Performers
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Congrats to November 2023's Top Performers
December 7, 2023
Congratulations to the following members for being the top gift registry performers in November 2023:

Top-3 Retailers
🥇 The Ivy House in Dallas, TX
🥈 Ivy Cottage in Mobile, AL
🥉 P.S. the Letter in Fort Worth, TX

Top-3 Gift Registry Brands
🥇 Herend
🥈 Vietri
🥉 Juliska

Top-3 Retail Movers
🥇 La Farre in Trussville, AL
🥈 Gaines Jewelers in Lakeland, FL
🥉 Courtney Peters Interior Design in Jackson, MS

Top-3 Brand Movers
🥇 Christofle
🥈 Varga
🥉 Michael Wainwright

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December 7, 2023 Tableware Today Interview - Colin Riggs + Ned Voelker
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Tableware Today Interview - Colin Riggs + Ned Voelker
December 7, 2023
It’s a 40th anniversary for the company founded by Colin Riggs (left) and Ned Voelker’s parents, Abigail and Ed Voelker. Over the last four decades, the entire family has created a curated collection of handmade tableware and giftware for the nation’s independent store retailers.
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Congratulations on a milestone 40th year in business. Are you surprised Abigails has endured?
Ned Voelker: We are surprised. It’s a tribute to Ed and Abbie ...
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November 23, 2023 The Holiday Spirit
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The Holiday Spirit
November 23, 2023
A well-equipped bar never fails to draw friends and loved ones near to sip, savor and stay awhile. Make yours the best in town.

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November 13, 2023 The Best Casserole Dish for Elegantly Serving Holiday Food
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The Best Casserole Dish for Elegantly Serving Holiday Food
November 13, 2023
Make sure you have one of the greatest casserole cookware before you begin preparing your dishes. Make serving in this CALAISIO 4Qt deep oval roaster convenient and stylish for the holiday tablescape arrangement. Handcrafted in Portugal from the best stoneware, this item is suitable for use in the freezer, oven, microwave, and dishwasher. Serve the CALAISIO roaster with style on this handwoven tray, delicately crafted from organic vines and displaying its exquisite rustic color tones, which is ...
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November 2, 2023 A Classy Fall and Holiday Caddy Centerpiece
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A Classy Fall and Holiday Caddy Centerpiece
November 2, 2023
An accessory caddy would be useful for any entertainment table. Your silverware, napkins, and more will be conveniently kept in this dining utensil and napkin holder. This handwoven kitchen caddy has four upright sections that offer the best storage and decorative accent, making it the perfect choice for a beautiful centerpiece for an amazing dinner. It has a distinctive rustic finish and is constructed from exotic vines, adding a touch of rustic charm to the fall and holiday table preparations....
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October 11, 2023 The Best of All for Fall 🍄
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The Best of All for Fall 🍄
October 11, 2023
Lean into the season with Autunno's stunning handsponged mushrooms and fall foliage. View Post
September 25, 2023 Simplicity ⚪️
What universal standards can teach us about simplicity regarding e-commerce platforms.
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Simplicity ⚪️
What universal standards can teach us about simplicity regarding e-commerce platforms.
September 25, 2023
When Apple launched its new iPhones this month, one of its most noteworthy updates was replacing its Lightning charging cable with a USB-C. This was not a voluntary move or extension of Steve Jobs’s love of simplicity. Apple changed it because the European Union required them to, according to Ben Cohen in The Wall St. Journal. Now, just about every mobile phone in the world (forget just little ol’ Europe) will have one charging solution (USB-C).

While this may seem logical, it ...
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September 21, 2023 Shop Local Merchants Rank 700% Higher than MyRegistry.com and Shopify Merchants
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Shop Local Merchants Rank 700% Higher than MyRegistry.com and Shopify Merchants
September 21, 2023
We recently conducted a study to review Google search results for wedding registry purchasing. In the results for 32 states in which we have clients, Shop Local stores ranked on page 1 of Google ahead of national chains and other registry services, which often have larger customer bases and bigger website budgets.

When conducting the search for "wedding registry [state name]", many Shop Local stores beat MyRegistry.com and Shopify apps, like Gift Reggie.

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September 8, 2023 A Classy Fall and Holiday Caddy Centerpiece
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A Classy Fall and Holiday Caddy Centerpiece
September 8, 2023
An accessory caddy would be useful for any entertainment table. Your silverware, napkins, and more will be conveniently kept in this dining utensil and napkin holder. This handwoven kitchen caddy has four upright sections that offer the best storage and decorative accent, making it the perfect choice for a beautiful centerpiece for an amazing dinner. It has a distinctive rustic finish and is constructed from exotic vines, adding a touch of rustic charm to the fall and holiday table preparations....
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September 6, 2023 Beatriz Ball’s Most “Beloved” Design
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Beatriz Ball’s Most “Beloved” Design
September 6, 2023
The name David is derived from the Hebrew word for “beloved” and this is appropriate as the PEARL Collection David trays have been some of the best loved (and bestselling) items since their introduction over 20 years ago.

Designed with distinctive curvilinear handles, classic proportions, and surrounded by a rim of metal pearls, the David trays embody style and versatility. Available in a number of shapes and sizes, a David tray is practical and elegant solution for a multitude of...
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September 6, 2023 Shop Local Helps Indie Stores Rank on Page 1 of Google in 64% of States
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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
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August 29, 2023 Celebrate the Simple, Delicious Pleasures of Good Pie
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Celebrate the Simple, Delicious Pleasures of Good Pie
August 29, 2023
The best comfort food is delivered hot and fresh to your table, including this iconic circular pie dish from Pyrex with a convenient, heat-resistant, woven tray. Its earthy tone, created by sturdy organic vines, makes it ideal for any country, rustic, or American-style home environment. Have a wonderful dessert filled with love and sweetness!


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natural elegance, extraordinary durability



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August 7, 2023 We Love You!!
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We Love You!!
August 7, 2023
Did you know that June 1st is National Say Something Nice Day? We felt this was the perfect day to tell our retail partners how much we love them! We are so blessed to work with such amazing stores all over the country. Y'all are the best!!! View Post
July 25, 2023 A Promise of Adventure
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A Promise of Adventure
July 25, 2023
Freshly painted for the season, this horse is sure to be the most popular choice during those hectic seconds when the gates to the merry-go-round open and picking the best carousel horse seems critically important. Vibrant, colorful roses, striking gold tassels and a stance which holds the promise of an adventure complete the scene. View Post
July 25, 2023 Orrefors @ 125
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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 24, 2023 Your Registry Software Helps You Run Affordable Email Marketing Campaigns
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Your Registry Software Helps You Run Affordable Email Marketing Campaigns
July 24, 2023
Your registry service has built in email campaigns for each gift registry list.  These campaigns promote your store in an automated and affordable manner.  The campaigns often cost under $.0.42 per recipient—about half of what other email marketing campaigns cost.


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Your software sends out an anniversary reminder email to a customer that gave a gift for that registry. 

Cost Per Email Sent 
Let’s assume that a registry received 100 purchases.  ...
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July 21, 2023 Craft the Ultimate Charcuterie Board
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Craft the Ultimate Charcuterie Board
July 21, 2023
Artisanal cheese.🧀 Veggies.🥬 Fruit.🍓 Elevate the best that nature has to offer with the help of our handcrafted carving board and serving sets.👏  View Post
July 20, 2023 Visit Us At The Annual Shadyside Sidewalk Sale Starting This Wedneday!
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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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