We're feeling a little blue today, well actually blue and white! Our Emmeline pattern always cheers us up, the design was inspired from Chinese export designs for 18th century Europe. We made it with high fired hard porcelain and cobalt glaze. It is is dishwasher and microwave safe.
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We follow pricing for bundles and tiers of services. Over the last decade, we've tried various pricing approaches, as well as ways to visually convey these service offerings. In this post, I share the pricing for our services for retailers since 2017. In some case, we took a step forward and a step back--it wasn't linear progress. We've drawn inspiration from many sources, including our competitors and Tinder.
Presenting bundles is not limited to signing up for a service. A ...
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We have plenty of stock in Le Perle, Silhouette, Consul, Fusain, Steel & Lyrique 5 PC Place Settings!
Going to a summer BBQ this weekend? We have the gift boxed Noyer & Hetre Steak Knives set of 4 to gift your host! Order today to get in time for the weekend.
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Brand strategy is one of the most powerful initiatives an organization can undergo. It’s an opportunity to evolve a company’s mission and value proposition based on current and future customer needs with the result being a purpose-led, customer-centric road map to create enhanced value for customers. ANDMORE recently completed this process as we rebranded from International Market Centers (IMC) last year. ANDMORE is more than just a new name and logo, it’s a framework for how ...
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A BICENTENNIAL BIRTHDAY REPRESENTS REMARKABLE LONGEVITY AND VISTA ALEGRE IS TAKING FULL ADVANTAGE of it with dozens of new pieces created specifically to commemorate the 200 anos occasion. “It’s a very important milestone and a time of reflection to see how far we’ve come and where we want to go,” says Daniel Silva, who helped bring the brand new luster here since he started the American subsidiary in 2012. Nuno Barra, Vista Alegre product development director and board ...
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I’m going to presume you know Taylor Swift, the pop superstar with widespread public appeal and a vast fan base, who has influenced not only the music industry, but popular culture, politics, and economics. Her recent $5 billion Eras tour had a fiscal impact greater than 50 countries. The Taylor Swift economy has reached every town in America, measured in national retail sales figures, global inflation, and municipal economic bumps where concerts were held. The Swift microeconomy reaches ...
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When they set out to honor Queen Elizabeth II, the Herend Manufactory knew from the start that they wanted to include the Queen’s favorite flower which is the lily of the valley. However, the pattern needed to be something unique befitting the woman it was meant to celebrate. The result is a tea set painted in a variation on the Humboldt pattern which was one of Herend’s superlative patterns in the 19th century. While still available today, it is rarely produced and therefore exactly...
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NUDE Glass, a modern glass producer, is joining Shop Local's 112 Syncing brand partners.
May 9, 2024
We're pleased to share that Nude Glass is joining the Syncing service.
We expect Nude Glass products to be ready for Syncing by June 10th, 2024. We'll keep members posted about the actual date as we progress with the brand's boarding to our platform.
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About NUDE Glass
NUDE Glass believes simple is beautiful. Simplicity, honest design, and hand craftsmanship are the guiding principles of all NUDE Glass products. Their portfolio of glassware is ...
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How online trends in the used car market parallel those in the wedding registry market. Online gift giving predicted to increase at the expense of in-store giving by 40% by 2030.
How online trends in the used car market parallel those in the wedding registry market. Online gift giving predicted to increase at the expense of in-store giving by 40% by 2030.
May 7, 2024
Jinjoo Lee in The Wall St. Journal shares 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 are more likely to save money (saving 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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Today’s introductions are about a color combination that will remain eternally chic.
Our reversible Halo mats are getting a brand-new Black and White combination, while our Chain Link napkin rings are now available in Black Speckled.
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At Shop Local, it's our job to help find ways to grow your online business. Part of that job is researching different registry software to see if it could be a good fit for your store.
If you offer a gift registry service, you may have heard of MyRegistry. MyRegistry is a third-party universal registry service that seemingly integrates with your primary website, stating that they "offer a suite of technology solutions [for retailers] that boost revenue, engage customers, and reduce ...
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In October of 2001, I walked into William-Wayne & Co. in New York City with no appointment. I asked for the owner, was introduced to the co-owner, and suggested he build a website. The two owners, William and Wayne, agreed to discuss it further with me and we scheduled a meeting. Nine months later, William-wayne.com was born.
We’ve updated the website since then, but the fundamentals have stayed the same.
It all started with William & Wayne &...
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How a drawing on a bar napkin led to a software platform that processes trillions of calculations
April 15, 2024
In 2007, while sitting at the pub Moran’s with a beer, I drew a sketch on a napkin that would change our business. I drew a software model that would allow an indie store to instantly show (and sell) thousands of products online—without any labor. (The secret sauce: The respective brand would do the product update work for the merchants.) The immediate goal was to help my two retailers more efficiently load products onto their websites (and save me the boredom of doing it).
How an invitation from Syncing brand Mackenzie-Childs helped this retailer set up an online store in only one day Β Β
April 8, 2024
We are pleased to announce that FairyTales in Lombard, Illinois, has joined Shop Local to grow their online business. FairyTales is a family-owned store that offers home décor, unique gifts, collectibles, apparel, and more.
FairyTales saved $2,740 and 4 weeks in labor on website product maintenance through the Shop Local platform. They have chosen Shop Local to expand their online store assortment and offer a gift registry program.
FairyTales, Inc. is celebrating 30 years of ...
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We're feeling a bit green today with our Majolica collection. a single hand painted green leaf plate is accented by 2 green plates from Robert Haviland & C. Parlon. A grape leaf tureen and stand sits on the table also from our Majolica collection.
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Many years ago, as a new assistant at Lord & Taylor, the buyer cautioned me to not get too attached to people or merchandise. His wisdom was not cold-hearted, but a cautionary tale to keep emotional attachments in check. I was there to deliver strong financial results and if something wasn’t selling, I shouldn’t harp on it, but mark it down and move on. And, as far as work relationships were concerned, I should be a good coworker but not get attached to colleagues.