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July 25, 2023 Orrefors @ 125
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Orrefors @ 125
July 25, 2023
EMON MAASHO, CEO AND PRESIDENT OF ORREFORS, NORTH AMERICA, is representative of the exciting trajectory in this 125-year operation. The über-exec joined the New Wave Group in 2013, a time when Orrefors and Kosta Boda (OKB) were underperforming assets in the portfolio. "Our crystal brands are national treasures and a part of Swedish history," Maasho affirms. And he wanted a front row seat in their revitalization. Maasho was placed in charge of the new hotel and restaurant division ...
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July 20, 2023 Shopper Review 😁
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Shopper Review 😁
July 20, 2023
A shopper, Laura Armistead, shared this review regarding her experience on our Shop Local platform: 

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

“My online shopping experience at Elizabeth Clair’s was wonderful! The site was easy to navigate, and it took no time at all! As always, the customer service was excellent and pleasant! Thank you so much!”

Ms. Armistead made a purchase at Elizabeth Clair's, an indie retailer that has used our e-commerce software since 2018 and has two locations in ...
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June 29, 2023 Artisan Quality Bread Basket
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Artisan Quality Bread Basket
June 29, 2023
Artisan bread and pastries are gaining popularity in the culinary world. A rising consumer need for an upscale delicacy serving presentation led to the creation of this handwoven elegant bread basket. Exotic vines are used exclusively in its creation. This stylish bread basket enables you to display your preferred bread in naturally varied rustic colors while serving it with hospitality. Different sizes and shapes are available.


CALAISIO
natural elegance, extraordinary durability



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June 23, 2023 The Ivy House in Dallas
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The Ivy House in Dallas
June 23, 2023
A pleasure to tour the updated The Ivy House store in Dallas.  Laura May, the owner, took me for a tour of her ode to fine china.  I learned that her shop is named after Josiah Wedgwood’s home in England.  View Post
June 22, 2023 Seeing friends in Dallas 😀
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Seeing friends in Dallas 😀
June 22, 2023
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May 15, 2023 Breakfast Pastry Basket
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Breakfast Pastry Basket
May 15, 2023
It's time for breakfast. In this chic woven bread basket, serve your favorite bread with warmth and coziness. Their naturally variegated colors and use of organic vines lend the table a rustic beauty. Available in 2 sizes. 


CALAISIO
natural elegance, extraordinary durability


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May 9, 2023 Salsa-fy 🌮: The Time is Ripe for Efficiency
How allocating our resources efficiently can help us save time, save money, and deliver value to our customers.
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Salsa-fy 🌮: The Time is Ripe for Efficiency
How allocating our resources efficiently can help us save time, save money, and deliver value to our customers.
May 9, 2023
You've heard of Salsa-fy? It’s national, was started in Dallas, is used by 60,000 employees, and is used at more than 1,600 corporate locations. Salsa-fy helps businesses steer clear of trouble, offer the best value, and ensures profitability. You may interrupt me here and ask, “Jason, don’t you mean the software company Salesify?” No, I’m talking about the restaurant chain Chili’s and its approach to managing salsa, french fries, and its business.  ...
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May 9, 2023 July is Independent Retailer Month
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July is Independent Retailer Month
May 9, 2023
I was happy to learn that a group is promoting July as Independent Retailer Month.  Shop Local supports indie shops and thinks this is a good idea.

In particular, I liked the marketing ideas on their Resources page, including these:
  • Bonus buck: Give customers a $1 coupon for every $10 they spend in your store in July. The coupon is redeemable in August.
  • Happy hour: Offer red, white and blue cookies/cupcakes with refreshments to promote the ‘independent’ touch. You
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May 8, 2023 Gourmet Living Rustic Bread Basket
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Gourmet Living Rustic Bread Basket
May 8, 2023
When paired with an array of delicious cookies, this naturally woven basket makes a wonderful serving piece. This bread basket, which is made from exotic vines and has rich, beautiful earth tones, would look lovely on any kitchen table or in a restaurant, whether as a delectable midday snack or as a dessert to round off a dinner. Offered in 2 sizes.


CALAISIO
natural elegance, extraordinary durability



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April 22, 2023 Rustic Bread Baskets
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Rustic Bread Baskets
April 22, 2023
Put your buns, rolls, or breadsticks in this basket for an incredibly stunning display at your dining table or in a restaurant! It is made by hand from organic exotic vines and has a natural, enticing rustic color that combines with your pastries and improves the dining experience. Put the bread in alone or decorate with a napkin of your choice. To completely clean the basket, gently brush off any residues with a dry brush. The basket does not distort when brushed with water. Check out our ...
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April 22, 2023 Restaurant Bread Baskets
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Restaurant Bread Baskets
April 22, 2023
Put your buns, rolls, or breadsticks in this basket for an incredibly stunning display at your dining table or in a restaurant! It is made by hand from organic exotic vines and has a natural, enticing rustic color that combines with your pastries and improves the dining experience. Put the bread in alone or decorate with a napkin of your choice. To completely clean the basket, gently brush off any residues with a dry brush. The basket does not distort when brushed with water. Check out our ...
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March 2, 2023 Honoring Our Peers
How we can honor those that came before us in the retail industry.
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Honoring Our Peers
How we can honor those that came before us in the retail industry.
March 2, 2023
The founder of Juan Pollo Chicken, Albert Okura, passed away last week at the age of 71. Mr. Okura envisioned Juan Pollo, a fast food chain with 25 locations in Southern California, as a household name that would someday sell the most chicken in the world. He believed in this so much that he bought the site of the original McDonald’s restaurant, located in San Bernardino, CA, in 1998—not to turn it into a Juan Pollo restaurant but rather into a museum to honor his fast food industry....
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February 23, 2023 Save the Date 🗓️
How we can celebrate indie stores and promote sales by hosting a Save Local event.
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Save the Date 🗓️
How we can celebrate indie stores and promote sales by hosting a Save Local event.
February 23, 2023
When one thinks of shopping locally, some consider it an act of charity. One may pay more and get less selection. That’s not a recipe for success. In contrast, the world’s most successful retailers, Walmart and Amazon, operate on just the opposite principles: low prices and massive selection. When I’m in Walmart's Panama City Beach location, it’s so massive I feel like I’m in the Giants' stadium. Amazon sells 12m items on its website (350m if you count the third-...
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February 21, 2023 Get More Reviews
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Get More Reviews
February 21, 2023
I was at the East Village restaurant Evil Katsu tonight and spotted this clever promotion. I think gift shops should have a sign like this, too, and offer free gift wrapping if the customer leaves a review.  View Post
January 16, 2023 Raise the Bar!
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Raise the Bar!
January 16, 2023
Upgrade your Home Bar with Top-Shelf Serveware from Beatriz Ball!

With retail sales of alcohol for home consumption skyrocketing, and severe restrictions for pubs and restaurants due to the pandemic, many of us are enjoying upgrading our home bars.

Beatriz Ball’s selection of PEARL David trays are indispensable serving pieces with infinite possibilities for dramatic presentations. Great on the bar to hold bottles, glasses and garnishes.

Fun Fact: In 1838, Antoine Améd&...
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January 10, 2023 Even the World’s Best Restaurant is Concentrating on E-commerce
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Even the World’s Best Restaurant is Concentrating on E-commerce
January 10, 2023
Noma, the world-famous Copenhagen restaurant, is closing to concentrate on e-commerce.  Excerpt from the Times:

“Noma will become a full-time food laboratory, developing new dishes and products for its e-commerce operation, Noma Projects, and the dining rooms will be open only for periodic pop-ups.”


This change supports the breath and power of e-commerce, and portends coming changes for our retail industry.  It’s not that one can’t eke out a ...
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November 9, 2022 Don't Laugh: Fun Is a Good Marketing Vehicle 🤹‍♂️
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Don't Laugh: Fun Is a Good Marketing Vehicle 🤹‍♂️
November 9, 2022
Bridge has something that every store needs, but doesn’t really want: product data. We get stores to trust us that they need our product data for 64,000 products from 109 brands. They really don’t want the data—they want the sales from it. The data itself is worthless, but the sales from it are invaluable. Do you know who also has this issue? Funeral directors.  Last week's Wall Street Journal shares that mortuaries are leveraging bonsai trees, setting up bouncy castles, ...
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September 29, 2022 Memberships in the news
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Memberships in the news
September 29, 2022
Lululemon is adding a paid membership service called Studio that offers access to digital classes and gives discounts on in-person classes and apparel. The apparel company suggests it may also offer member-exclusive events. 

Companies are often taking this approach: offer unlimited access to a digital service, bundle in discounts and other peripheral perks, and charge a flat monthly fee. (Lululemon is charging $39/month.)

Many in the retail industry are seeking to launch a paid ...
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August 26, 2022 Click Hear 🎧
Click Hear 🎧
August 26, 2022
Whenever I visit my 76-year-old mom in Myrtle Beach, SC, she picks me up and the oldies station is playing in her car. I’ve tried changing that dial, and one has a better chance of outmaneuvering tennis star Daniil Medvedev. I imagine the oldies music brings her back to her youth. I read a study that people’s favorite song is often when they were 17 years old.  That’s right: the 'best songs’ may not be the best songs but rather simply be what you heard in ...
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June 27, 2022 Thank you, Dallas
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Thank you, Dallas
June 27, 2022
We had a great show in Dallas. I’d like to thank the Dallas Market Center, our 100 brand partners, and our hardworking retailers that make it all possible.  A special thank you to:
- Laura May at the Ivy House
- Meg Duncan at Lamont
- Ari Lowenstein at MarketTime
- Adam Sigel at Savannah Bee
- Andy Bjork at Ivystone
- Neil Peters at Carmel Ceramica
- Diana Duffy at Skyros Designs
- Rita at Casafina Living 
- Sonny Melder
- Nicole and Luis at Pieces of Eight
- Angela ...
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