Why only 30% of wedding gift givers will come into a store in 2030--and how we can help prepare for that
July 23, 2024
Tableware Today’s Editor Amy Stavis invited me to pen the Last Word column for the August / September issue. I start by comparing e-commerce trends for selling automobiles to selling dinner plates. Online sales in both industries have swelled in the last 25 years. (I entered the e-commerce business at the right time—in 2001.)
I predict that 70% of wedding registry gift givers will never set foot in a physical store by 2030. Currently, that number is at about 50%. If we do in fact ...
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We at Shop Local are always working hard to create new, free software features and updates that will help grow your online business.
For example, we've recently unveiled the Brand File Center, our newest hub for file sharing. Files from Syncing Brands can be added, accessed, shared, or requested for authorized dealers and sales reps -- all in one place.
Please watch the video here to check out the recent update and see how you can access it through your Shop Local account: https://vimeo....
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Happy hour is the perfect time to unwind and catch up with friends over drinks and good conversation. Whether you're drinking wine or trying something new, having specific table accessories, such as this woven wine bucket with galvanized lining, creates the atmosphere.
From everyday elegance to extraordinary centerpieces, Baccarat vases offer a range of colors and shapes for infinite compositions. Designed to complement every taste and style, they effortlessly infuse sophistication and charm into any space.
Baccarat, bringing timeless charm to modern living.
Photography by Philippe Garcia Photography
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Our casseroles and bakeware, ornamented with durable heat-resistant woven baskets that fit snugly, will add elegance to your next dinner party while saving you time planning and prepping your meal presentation. Its cozy, earthy, rustic textures instantly liven up your table, making your culinary creations more appealing and flavorful. Pyrex bakeware comes in 1 quart, 2 quart, 3 quart, and 4 quart sizes.
CALAISIO
natural elegance, extraordinary durability
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Just in from Italy, new arrivals perfect for summertime celebrations are here! We can't get enough of our new Hibiscus Glass vases now in tortoiseshell!
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"Website was easy to navigate – item photos and descriptions made selecting a gift so easy..."
~ Betsey Moylan in PA
Simply adding this natural earthy woven placemat with sophisticated color schemes will complete the warm and cool summer tabletop. Calaisio placemats and napkin rings are charmingly classic and suitable for your casual, natural table setting. These are created using organic vines found in nature, and they provide a touch of natural grandeur to your special 4th of July weekend festivities! The placemats and napkin rings are offered separately as a set of 4.
Costa Nova, a leading maker of table and giftware, is including a Shop Local flyer in its orders shipped to retailers this summer. The flyer encourages the retailer to join Shop Local and Sync products with the company’s two brands, Costa Nova and Casafina. This service instantly helps the retailer more easily market and sell what is in the box they just received.
The store is able to receive the box π¦ —> Sync with the brandπ±—> and quickly sell the ...
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How a Drawing Helps Share the10x Improvement We Deliver to Indie Shops
July 4, 2024
At breakfast in the East Village this morning, Austin Kleon’s email image struck me. His hand-drawn summer sale sign by a pool was much more heartfelt than the text-based offer. His drawing shows how our minds may become immune to text offers but react and perk up to new and authentic imagery.
I wondered what I could draw for my business. I often communicate using text and sometimes rely on stock images. Since we help indie stores grow their registry businesses, I decided to ...
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Beatriz Ball hopes you have a wonderful time celebrating the Fourth of July. Whether staying home by the pool, grilling on the patio, or celebrating at the beach, Beatriz Ball's luxury melamine is the perfect serveware for all your weekend gatherings!
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Say "I Do" to Bridal Best Sellers from Beatriz Ball and give the newlyweds a gift that will make their
hearts skip a beat! Bridal gifts that will bring smiles and happy memories for years to come. Beatriz Ball designs are original works of art and each piece from our Atelier Collection is made by hand, one piece at-a-time. Treasured heirlooms every bridal couple will enjoy for years to come.
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I can hardly believe another holiday season is soon upon us! It is such a magical time of year. We also know that it is your busiest. With you and your customers in mind, we feel we have created gorgeous pieces to help make your store exciting, elegant and the place to go for holiday shopping!
It has been just over two years since Crown Linen and Arte Italica have combined to be one company. I want to thank you all for the love and support you have given us as we have grown into a ...
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A legend, a castle, a feast in France — the Harcourt 1841 glass is a hero of eternal modernity.
Commissioned by Napoleon III, the glass reigns on the world's most prestigious tables. Its distinctive hexagonal base and six-faceted cup capture light and exude nobility. From vases to lamps, this timeless design continues to inspire, embodying elegance and modernity in every piece.
Baccarat, staple of timeless modernity.
Photography: Arnaud Le Brazidec
Set designer: Joe & Nathan
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Breathe in the essence of summer with every detail.π Our Royal Check and English Garden collections blend seamlessly for a table that speaks the language of floral elegance and timeless sophistication.π½οΈ
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How to export an Excel file with multiple registries with one click.
June 26, 2024
Your Shop Local Store has an updated feature: We made it easier to export information for multiple registries at the same time.
Previously, your store could only download information for one registry at a time. With this update, you can download an Excel file with all of your store's registries for a given year with the click of a button.
For each registry, the generated Excel file displays the following information:
This exquisite rectangular tray provides unparalleled beauty to events while showcasing your delights. Fruits, miniatures, or any other treats can be easily shown through the translucent glass bottom, which also showcases the tight weaving of the woven tray. Its naturalistic rustic colors, crafted by skilled artisans from eco-climbing vines, lend a natural texture to your food presentation and party setting. Approximately 14" L × 5" W x 1" H, with a range of other shapes and...
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