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August 3, 2023 ANNIEGLASS CELEBRATES 40 YEARS OF ICONIC AMERICAN CRAFT.
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ANNIEGLASS CELEBRATES 40 YEARS OF ICONIC AMERICAN CRAFT.
August 3, 2023
The new Fall 2023 collecton again fuses tradition and innovation. Introducing Mosaic, another authentic original American design by Annie Morhauser created on the Monterey Bay with her team of skilled master crafts people.

The Annieglass Mosaic collection boldly features octagonal-shaped dinnerware and serveware. Each piece has a distinctive wide rim and a 24K gold design reminiscent of the tiny mosaic squares used in Italian medieval mosaics. The Mosaic collection offers a modern twist on ...
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July 27, 2023 New Vietri Sicilian Heads, Last Tix For Susan Gravely Book Signing, & Annual Shadyside Sidewalk Sale!
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New Vietri Sicilian Heads, Last Tix For Susan Gravely Book Signing, & Annual Shadyside Sidewalk Sale!
July 27, 2023

Brighten up your home with a touch of Sicilian tradition by VIETRI. Sicily has a tradition dating back generations of displaying female and white sculptural heads, and they are often used as planters on doorsteps, porches, and balconies. No matter the placement, these handcrafted Sicilian Heads are sure to be a conversation starter. There are 7 different styles to choose from. Stop in to see our selection.
Join us for an irresistibly Italian experience with VIETRI's Susan Gravely! She will be...
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July 25, 2023 Thanks for the Memories, by Laurie Gates
Thanks for the Memories, by Laurie Gates
July 25, 2023
I chuckled when I was asked to author this column, as I have been known to have the last word from time to time. As I prepare to leave the industry that has given me so much (I eagerly accepted the opportunity to work in the gift and home area in 1986), I can vividly recall the excitement I felt when I first entered the creative space that we get to live and work in every day. I have been exposed to scores of creative people; I met and worked with artists and buyers who were inspired and ...
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July 19, 2023 Welcome to TRAYchic
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Welcome to TRAYchic
July 19, 2023
In true Mariposa style, we've combined form and function with high design, creating patterns, that are indeed très chic. Add some pop to your everyday and outdoor dining! TRAYchic is like melamine, but better.
  • Made in the USA
  • Melamine and BPA-free
  • Microwave and dishwasher safe
  • Oven-safe up to 275 degrees
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July 18, 2023 Picnic Perfect
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Picnic Perfect
July 18, 2023
It's time to enjoy a meal outdoors and with our tin picnic plates we make it easy for you. They come packed 4 to a reusable tin box, enjoy your meal, then put the used plates back in the tin box to take home and clean without making a mess of your picnic blanket and basket. Shown here is the Turkish Garden design, also available in Blue pagoda, Ming, American Ships, Lowestoft Rose, Blue Dragon, and Lotus Blossom.  View Post
July 13, 2023 Meet Vietri Founder Susan Gravely At A Lecture/Book Signing August 2nd!
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Meet Vietri Founder Susan Gravely At A Lecture/Book Signing August 2nd!
July 13, 2023
In celebration of vietri’s 40th anniversary, Susan Gravely, vietri Founder and CEO, has written a memoir and a cookbook.The 240-page book features 52 recipes straight from the kitchens of Susan’s dearest Italian friends. In addition to these treasured family recipes, each chapter tells the story of how Susan met each friend and the meals and memories they have shared together over the years. The book also includes glimpses into these friends’ beautiful Italian homes and gardens...
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July 10, 2023 70% of Brands Offer Free Shipping
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70% of Brands Offer Free Shipping
July 10, 2023
Shop Local analyzed the websites for the top-40 selling brands in the tabletop and giftware industry. We assessed what promotions and discounts, such free shipping, brands offer. Shop Local did this because a product's price, which is impacted by discounts, is often the leading factor when shopping online. 70% of the brands surveyed by Shop Local offer free shipping.

Brand Study Findings: 
  • Of the 40 brands, 28 (70%) offer free shipping. 
  • For brands that offer free
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July 7, 2023 Atlanta Gift Mart
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Atlanta Gift Mart
July 7, 2023
Come see us at The Atlanta International Gift Show in the Kasperzak Showroom, Building 2 #876A.  July 11th-17th.  Check out our new products that we are introducing at the show.  Show specials for your holiday orders. View Post
Workshop on Thursday, July 13 at 9 am / AmericasMart / Atlanta Thursday, July 13, 2023
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Workshop on Thursday, July 13 at 9 am / AmericasMart / Atlanta Thursday, July 13, 2023
Location: Kitchen 2 Table showroom

You're invited:  Join us for a workshop in Kitchen 2 Table's Atlanta showroom.  

Event Details:
  • See how quick, easy, and affordable it can be to set-up your own functioning e-commerce website.
  • See how you can have thousands of products online in just a few minutes.
  • Meet members that use the Shop Local e-commerce and gift registry platform. 
  • Hear members speak about their experience selling online.
  • See how a retailer can join the platform and Sync with
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June 19, 2023 Sync with Kalalou
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Sync with Kalalou
June 19, 2023
We are pleased to announce that Kalalou is ready to Sync products with authorized retailers. Syncing products is free for your business.  There is no charge. (The brand pays for this service.) 
 
Kalalou joins our stable of 110 premium brands that Sync products with 1,200+ fine indie stores. 

View Kalalou's Synced products
View the 1,500+ products you can Sync from Kalalou here: 
kalalou.myshoplocal.com
  
View an example of a retailer's Store that is ...
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June 2, 2023 Acquisition
How we can acquire new prospects by leveraging our existing network of customers.
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Acquisition
How we can acquire new prospects by leveraging our existing network of customers.
June 2, 2023
In Andrew Chen’s book The Cold Start Problem, he breaks the network effect into three parts: engagement, acquisition, and economize. At Shop Local, we rely on the network effect and its three parts. I feel that we’re succeeding in terms of engagement but need improvement in acquisition. 

Engagement
We use the 64,000 products in our Syncing service to engage 1,200 our retail clients. We email them new intros, price updates, archived items for these synced products. Once they ...
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May 29, 2023 Tableware Today Interview – Susan Gravely
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Tableware Today Interview – Susan Gravely
May 29, 2023
Susan Gravely – alongside her sister, Frances, and mother, Lee – founded VIETRI 40 years ago after a serendipitous vacation where they discovered the charms of Italian ceramics. Gravely’s new book, Italy on a Plate, equal parts travelogue/cookbook/memoir, is a culinary delight celebrating four decades of bringing the best of Italy’s tableware to an adoring fan base.
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You and I go back almost to the start of VIETRI in 1983. [Editor&rsquo...
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May 26, 2023 Data, Filters, and Search Walk Into a Soundbar
How big data, filters, and search engines can help us create a better experience for our members.
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Data, Filters, and Search Walk Into a Soundbar
How big data, filters, and search engines can help us create a better experience for our members.
May 26, 2023
Apple announced last month that it's launching a new classical music app. What’s novel about the Apple Music Classical app is how it lets music fans more easily search thousands of variations of the same song. For example, let’s say you want to find a Johann Sebastian Bach song. Over the past 300 years, many musicians have done ‘covers’ of his works, and there are variations by conductor, music, year, etc., thereby producing thousands of variations. Existing software ...
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May 26, 2023 BOSS MAN ❌ BOSS WOMAN
BOSS MAN ❌ BOSS WOMAN
May 26, 2023
Owning a business is no small feat, but in recent years, women have taken on starting their own businesses, leaving the nine-to-five to become entrepreneurs. In 2022, they were more likely to start a business than men. Last year, women-owned businesses had higher earnings growth (27% increase) than male-owned firms (22%). Still, male-owned businesses received $93,000 in funding, while women-owned businesses received $56,000. There are nearly 13 million women-owned businesses in the U.S., and the...
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May 19, 2023 "Coffee, Anyone?"
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"Coffee, Anyone?"
May 19, 2023
Coffee tastes better with the addition of this attractive, rustic placemat that is woven entirely by hand from forest green vines. It is rich in texture, well-constructed, and durable in usage, with golden-brown tones. Enjoy this distinctive placemat with its special earthy color palettes, which encourage relaxation and provide texture to your table setting. Offered in set of 4.


CALAISIO
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May 15, 2023 We Got Sole 🩴
What Crocs can teach us about gaining new customers and keeping them happy.
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We Got Sole 🩴
What Crocs can teach us about gaining new customers and keeping them happy.
May 15, 2023
About 15 years ago, I bought a pair of Crocs sandals in Myrtle Beach, SC. Not only were they hot pink, but the insole was traffic cone orange. My buddies hated them, but oddly others loved them. The sandals were affordable (maybe $20), comfortable, and a conversation starter.

According to last week’s The New York Times' profile on Crocs, I’m one of tens of millions of happy Crocs owners. This happiness is profitable:
  • Crocs’ sales have almost doubled since 2019.
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March 30, 2023 MacKenzie-Childs Home Sweet Home Once-A-Year Decor Sale At Glassworks!
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MacKenzie-Childs Home Sweet Home Once-A-Year Decor Sale At Glassworks!
March 30, 2023
The sale you can't miss runs from April 1 through April 11. From floor to ceiling, once-a-year savings: 20% off over a thousand items! The Home Sweet Home Sale Event includes ALL Furniture, Lighting, & Rugs and also selected other Decor. Sale begins this Saturday. Stop in at either store to place your order.

Click here to shop for MacKenzie-Childs on this website.
(Furniture, Lighting, and Decor each have their own Department)
 
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March 29, 2023 Italy on a Plate
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Italy on a Plate
March 29, 2023
In her debut memoir and cookbook, Susan Gravely celebrates 40 years as Founder and Creative Director of VIETRI. Italy on a Plate is an exploration into what makes Italy so magical: its staggering beauty, unparalleled style, artistic legacy, and incredible food. The close friends she has made during her years of Italian travels have graciously shared favorite family recipes that you’ll make time and time again. View Post
March 27, 2023 Let's Get Outside!!
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Let's Get Outside!!
March 27, 2023
Recyclable, Reusable, Reversible! Our Peasant Mats are made from crinkled kraft paper with a special wax coating, which makes it easy to just wipe off with a damp cloth and reuse. With 15 colors available, these mats are perfect for any occasion - indoors or out!! View Post
March 14, 2023 Lenox Corporation Interview- Christine Bova
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Lenox Corporation Interview- Christine Bova
March 14, 2023
It’s a formidable task, overseeing product development for all of Lenox’s flatware brands, which includes Lenox, Kate Spade, Oneida, Cambridge, Hampton Forge, Reed & Barton, and Gorham. Your tenures at Oneida and Bed Bath & Beyond, as the tabletop buyer, provide a solid foundation for this position.
Prior to Oneida, where I was senior product marketing manager when Lenox acquired us, I was at Bed Bath & Beyond for 12 years, most recently as the tabletop buyer. My whole ...
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