Small gifts with a BIG impact = Beatriz Ball Giftables
A Favorite from the GIFTABLES Collection, a stylish and functional dip bowl in our popular Nassau style! Handsomely packaged, and irresistibly priced, the GIFTABLES Nassau Small Dip Bowl is extremely versatile. Small but impressive, the GIFTABLES Nassau Small Dip Bowl features a gleaming and generous textured surface that conveys an effortless elegance. Presented in our signature metalware, the textured bowl fits seamlessly with the brand...
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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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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.
Offer guests easy-to-grab snacks or other chilled appetizers. This wonderful rectangular eco-modern woven glass tray will look lovely on any dinner table given that it is created from genuine exotic vines. You'll start using the tiny yet lovely glass tray design as your go-to tableware serving piece. It is perfect for serving small desserts and snacks. The elegantly textured tray adds a muted rustic copper appearance generated by the natural color tones of the vine, giving it an earthy yet ...
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Since we β€οΈ retail at Shop Local, we’re happy to share that a Paris museum has documented the history of department stores over two centuries. Much of what we know today about retail from indie stores to Amazon dates back to these stores.
This August is all about creating beautiful summer tablescapes. We want to set the perfect scene for every occasion. Today, we celebrate outdoor dining, surrounded by nature, family, friends, and delicious food.
Discover the Riviera collection by Christian Tortu, inspired by the French and Italian Rivieras. This collection will transport you to a coastal getaway, right at your table.
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We love these new pieces…Golden Pineapples; Gurglepot in Matte Pink;
Silver finish candleholders and one of a kind Seahorse pottery from our local potter!
Come see us…we’re open til 6 pm today!
Call us…we ship…843-497-0717
Many thanks!
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Embrace the coziness of fall with Mocha Check Pumpkins, the understated sibling of our beloved Courtly Check. Explore our newest autumn-inspired styles today. ππ
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How we helped the #1 gift and children's store in Louisiana's Acadiana area offer 11,585 products effortlessly.
August 14, 2024
We are pleased to announce that Caroline & Company has joined Shop Local to grow its online business. Serving the Acadiana area for 27 years, Caroline & Company offers gifts, children’s clothing, home decor, furnishings, and more.
By using their Shop Local Store, Caroline & Company saved $11,585 and 17 weeks in labor on website product maintenance. The store will expand its online collection of gifts and home decor through the Syncing service. ...
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New Melamine designs are here and available for Labor Day, College Game Day and the NFL Season!
Shop New Arrivals of our "luxury, heavy-weighted, melamine today!
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Remember to take a break today, sit for a moment, enjoy a nice cup of coffee, a bonbon and a good book. We are enjoying our break with our Iconic Tobacco Leaf mug and leaf dish.
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I have heard recently from some jewelry stores that they don’t think they need a wedding registry service because that allows them to concentrate on selling jewelry. A few thoughts on this:
1. We may be heading towards recession—just see today’s stock market sell-off. In a recession, people still get married and buy wedding gifts. They often stop buying non-wedding jewelry.
Fact: a wedding registry service is a good, recession-proof business.
The Wall Street Journal recently shared how the used car market has improved in the last 20 years because much of it is now conducted online. When car buyers use the web, they’re more likely to save money (about 2%) and dealers can, in theory, make more with dynamic pricing (about 2%) thereby giving each party a win. Unlike 20 years ago, when we didn’t have smartphones, today 95% of used car purchases start online. While 31% of used car purchases were completely in-person, ...
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This year marks the 40th annual Orrefors Ornament, which began with the 1984 Dove, left. “That iconic inaugural piece set the tone for the collection, emphasizing quality and traditional holiday themes,” says Emon Maasho, CEO. “The ornament continues to be a cherished tradition, with collectors eagerly awaiting each new release. From classic holiday motifs to modern innovations, the series offers something for everyone, making it a lasting part of the holiday season.” ...
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I was working on scheduling a late summer mini-vacation so I carved out an afternoon for the planning. There were so many factors to consider (where? when? how long?) on top of juggling all of us coming from different parts of the U.S. The options were staggering and required so much screen time I was just about ready to give up. When did the world at our fingertips become a negative?
I got to thinking about the astronomical number of options Americans have in every aspect of life. I’ll...
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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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