Wrap Yourself in Warmth with Yves Delorme's Fall-Winter 2024 sales promotion. From October 18th – November 3rd, receive a 20% discount off one item or a 25% discount off two or more items. Products Included in the offer: Comforters, Pillows, Duvet Covers, Shams, and Pillowcases.
Also starting Friday, October 18th and running until Monday, November 11th, Le Jacquard Francais is having a 20% discount on all table linen items including: tablecloths, runners, placemats, and napkins.
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I have exciting news: Members will be able to save up to 35% off their monthly, flat-rate subscription fee with us. That's essentially buy 2 months and receive the 3rd free.
We’ll give a member a discount for paying upfront for one, two, or three years. This is our best offer.
Please consider this a ‘save the date’ for the sale. Please find details below.
You can use your savings to grow your store in 2025, take a vacation (Paris or Patagonia?), and ...
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This article, which will appear in the December/January 2025 issue of Tableware Today, explains the importance of wedding registries to indie stores.
Our e-commerce platform helps 1,500 indie stores sell $22 million a year. Perhaps surprising is that more than 90% of these orders are wedding registry gifts. Our stores offer tens of thousands of goods for sale online, with the lion’s share being wedding gifts. Why are wedding registry sales 90% of online sales while non-gift orders ...
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It speaks volumes that the first line acquired by Maison3Amis after the purchase of DeVine Corp., a three-decade distributor of luxe European tableware, was Josephinenhütte, the five-year-old German-based maker of lightweight, thin-walled stemware and accessories. The Maison3Amis team (hereafter known as M3A) is helmed by two one-time Baccarat execs, Jim Shreve and Sally Burnside, who appreciate a nonpareil drinking glass, and Mark Brashear, who quickly recognized the allure of the brand. &...
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I'm happy to share the first column in an on-going series to appear in Tableware Today magazine. This article, which appears in the magazine's current October/November 2024 issue, explains our inspiration for the Leaderboard--a new tool to help retailers, brands, and sales reps. ..............
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LET'S LEAD TOGETHER by JASON SOLAREK
Money is tight for many indie retail shops. Owners often ask themselves: What brands and products
should I invest in to get the best ...
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From selfish reasons like instant gratification to macro reasons like stopping war mongers, here are 10 reasons to make you feel good about skipping Prime Day everyday.
From selfish reasons like instant gratification to macro reasons like stopping war mongers, here are 10 reasons to make you feel good about skipping Prime Day everyday.
Ancient Greek philosopher Plato wrote in the Dialogue Republic, “A need or problem encourages creative efforts to meet the need or solve the problem.” This statement led to the phrase “Necessity is the mother of Invention." These words could very well describe Shop Local and how we came to exist. Over time, some have suggested the phrase could be tweaked to read “necessity is the mother of reinvention." This phrase also parallels Shop Local's ethos of supporting...
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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.
How to leverage newsletter discounts to compete with top brands.
August 28, 2024
Shop Local analyzed the websites for top selling brands in the tabletop and giftware industries. We noticed a common trend among these websites: a pop-up window offering a discount for signing up for a newsletter.
35% of the top 20 brands offer a discount for signing up for a newsletter. The discounts offered range from 10-20% off, and the only requirement is that a customer enters their email address to receive emails from the brand.
Instantly offer 1,250+ new products and save over 8 days in labor by Syncing with Non Sans Raison, JosephinenhΓΌtte, and Touch-MeL.
August 23, 2024
We are pleased to share that Maison3Amis' three new brands are now ready for Syncing. These popular brands will be a good addition to your 2024 holiday entertaining assortment.
Non Sans Raison, Touch-MeL, and Josephinenhütte join our network of 114 premium brands that Sync products with over 1,475 retailers.
About Non Sans Raison
Founded in 2008, Non Sans Raison is a French (Limoges) creator of high-quality porcelain tableware and art that is sold all over the world.&...
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As I was looking for inspiration for an intro for our weekly team report to combat my writer's block (props to Jason because I don't know how he comes up with something new every week), I came across a Forbes article about Ace Hardware celebrating 100 years in business. The article's title caught my attention, so I decided to give it a read.
From Local Roots to Global Reach
The title of the article, "From Local Roots to Global Reach," resonated with what we do at Shop Local. ...
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Starting Thursday, August 15th through Monday, September 2nd (Labor Day), all Scandia Home merchandise is 20% off! Scandia Home has been bringing the best of European inspired, American made comfort into homes for over 50 years with beautiful luxuries for the bed, bath, and home.
Stop in at 5408 Walnut St. to see the selection of comforters, pillows, sheets, and more.
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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Starting Friday, August 9th through Sunday, August 18th, select Yves Delorme Bed, Bath, and Accessories are 20% to 40% off at Feathers!
Feathers is located right beside Glassworks and Cheeks in Shadyside. Stop in to see the selection of comforters, sheets, pillows, towels, and more.
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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