How a company's sales and growth can be affected by the message it conveys to customers.
July 18, 2023
Allbirds stock is down 95% since its November 2021 initial public offering. People may say the company launched the wrong products (did you buy one of their puffer jackets?) or tried to grow too quickly. I believe there is a larger reason: you can’t scale a company by leading with an environmental message—which is Allbirds’s pitch. Consumers rank saving the planet as one of their least pressing concerns when making a purchase. The leading factors consumers look for when ...
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If you're like many homeowners, finding that shift from one season to the next can be daunting, especially when it comes to your living room.
After all, this is the space where you and your family spend the majority of your time at home, so making sure it's comfortable and stylish is essential.
Luckily, there are a few easy ways to transition your living room from spring to summer. All it takes is a bit of design know-how, some practical steps, and a bit of creativity to get the job done.
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Beatriz Ball's SIERRA MODERN Small Rectangular Triple Dip (Gold) is fabulously functional. With three generous wells, the gold-tone piece is perfect on the bar for cocktail garnishes like cut lemons, limes and olives. Its richly textured surface is made unique and fresh with a proprietary metallic gold finish that adds a hint of glam to any serving situation.
This triple dip offers stylish design, with elegant practicality. Food-and dishwasher-safe, decorative, and also perfect for serving ...
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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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We're all looking forward to Spring’s warmer days, and to dining on the patio.
The undulating lines and generous hand-polished surface of the large VENTO Rebecca Rectangular Tray with Handles is ideal for serving—indoors and out. Practical built-in handles increase its versatility, and its tarnish-free surface makes it a metal tray that never needs polishing.
Available in two handy sizes, rectangular Rebecca trays are equally at home on the bar, entry table, or the vanity. ...
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A touch of gold never gets old! The vibrant and colorful New Orleans Collection represents something of a departure for Beatriz Ball, but upholds the company’s championing of handmade traditions and artistry.
Featuring layers of cracked gold foil applied to clear glass, the piece is a glittering stunner for serving as well as home décor. Great for serving baked goods, it has a rich and sophisticated look that is at home in modern or traditional interiors.
We are pleased to announce that home decor brand Wolf & Irving is joining the Product Syncing Service.
Wolf & Irving is known for their eco friendly textiles and unique designs for table and kitchen linens. Products range from napkins, tablecloths and runners to mini mitts and tea towels .
Wolf & Irving's products will be ready for syncing by March 1st.
Stores that are already Bridge members will be alerted when Wolf & Irving's data is ready for syncing...
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Inspired by wildlife, but at home in the most civilized of interiors, these luxe frames add a touch of glam to any room. Beatriz Ball frames feature textures and motifs that elevate any photo into a work of art.
The three Pieles Croc frames--holding 5x7, 4x6 and 3x3 inch photos--are distinguished by intricate crocodile hide textures glowingly rendered in a silvery sandcast aluminum alloy.
With boldly sophisticated styling, the square FRAME Pieles Croc 3 x 3 makes a glamorous gift for men. ...
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A very large table serves as the new heart of the home. With a big table, one end can be devoted to 'work' and 'school,' and the other end can be used for dining, games and entertaining.
All this time at the table calls for a bowl of uncomplicated and straightforward design ... with unmistakable Beatriz Ball flair.
The multifunctional Beatriz Ball SOHO Organic bowl is the essence of versatility and is equally at home with your casual dinnerware or ...
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There’s nothing quite as cozy as grandma’s house. It’s like a warm snuggle of home cooked meals, fresh cut roses from the garden, doilies, chintz, needlepoint, vintage furniture, wallpaper, a breakfront china cupboard, Earl Grey in a collection of English bone china teacups, and lavender oil that soothes the senses and transports you to carefree days of yore.
The Granny Chic or Grandmillennial trend is all the rage, particularly among millennials. It’s an expression of...
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Featuring layers of gold leaf foil under handmade glass, this Beatriz Ball centerpiece has a rich and sophisticated look that is at home in both modern and traditional interiors.
Beatriz Ball’s GLASS New Orleans Cracked Gold Foil Leafing Centerpiece with Scalloped Edges (Gold) boasts a generous serving area enlivened by a wavy scalloped border. Sure to be the center of attention on any Holiday table!
A beautiful example of reverse glass gilding in which layers of porous cracked gold ...
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Add a unique and eye-catching element to your food display with this woven tray featuring a glass finish. Its organic earthy tones crafted from natural vines give a rustic modern and visually appealing food presentation. Happy Holidays!
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Autumn is all about enjoying the beauty of nature, the change in the weather, and the comforts of home.
Freshen up your fall style with the luxe and modern SIERRA MODERN Tela Deep Oval Platter and Tela Small Bowl with Spoon, each in sparkling champagne gold.
Beatriz Ball’s intensely handmade products use eco-friendly and sustainable materials and are crafted by artisans who trace a heritage of metalworking for generations. Sustainably handmade of a top quality, FDA safe, easy-care ...
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Gathering together is not just fun ... it matters.
We all love that special feeling we get when we sit down together at a pretty table looking forward to enjoying wonderful food, drinks, and great company—all made special with the addition of great-looking serverware.
Whether by the grill, around the kitchen island, or for those special occasions and holidays when we create memories that will last forever; spending time with those we love is what we treasure most.
This season, while everyone is running here, trying to make it there, we’re making the official decree: Home is Where It’s At. π§‘
We spend less time at home in fall, with all the activities, appointments, classes, you name it, so when we are there, we want it to be as comforting and inviting as possible. Luxurious fabrics and decorative pillows that evoke the outdoors, seasonal décor that gets the whole family excited for the coming holidays, and the everyday, recognizable ...
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In the field of astronomy, “nova” refers to a star that suddenly becomes thousands of times brighter and then gradually fades to its original intensity. In the realm of tableware, an ORGANIC PEARL Nova bowl from Beatriz Ball shines brightly always.
Rimmed in sparkling metallic beads, enhanced by richly organic surfaces--and some featuring flirty curves--ORGANIC PEARL Nova bowls embody good design ... with unmistakable Beatriz Ball flair.Equally at home with your casual dinnerware ...
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The undulating lines and generous hand-polished surface of the large VENTO Rebecca Rectangular Tray with Handles is ideal for serving—indoors and out.Practical built-in handles increase its versatility, and its tarnish-free surface makes it a metal tray that never needs polishing.Available in two handy sizes, rectangular Rebecca trays are equally at home on the bar, entry table, or the vanity.Sustainably handmade of a top quality, food...
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