Scott Galloway, the NYU business professor and firebrand, pens a weekly, attention-grabbing article about business trends. In last week’s post, he noted the rise of the attention economy. (...Yes, my post is an attention-seeker writing about an attention-seeker writing about attention.) Comparing our current economy to those of the past, Mr. Galloway notes that today’s oil is time. He tracks the growth of digital companies like Netflix, Microsoft, Facebook, and TikTok that...
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Cheers to the weekend! Our Sand Faux Grasscloth Tray is a perfect addition for all of your summer entertainment needs. Both functional and stylish. Serve up your favorite summer cocktails in our Bellini Double Old Fashion Glasses.
Our Faux Grasscloth is available in three additional colorways - Heather Blue, Indigo, and Pale Grey.
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The VIDA Acrylic Ice Bucket is a clear winner for summer entertaining! Rendered in crystal clear acrylic, it is a stunning addition on a bar cart, and adds a striking, modern dimension to your home. This generous ice bucket is great for chilling wine out on the back patio and ideally suited for indoor and outdoor entertainment!
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This standard Pyrex oven-to-table glass baking dish makes an exciting piece of serveware with Calaisio`s custom fit serving basket. Handcrafted in a tight weave of natural heat resistant vines, its rustic texture and tone add a vintage-style serving to your dining table. That`s entertainment! Available in 2Qt and 4Qt.
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...and it's time to refresh your outdoor entertaining pieces!
Outdoor dining- especially popular in the summer months when temperatures and weather are most favorable. It is a style of dining that is casual and often party-like in its atmosphere. Refresh your outdoor space with these summer staples!
The pineapple--the symbol of hospitality--makes a welcome appearance! With its sculptural form and richly detailed surface, the silver GARDEN Pineapple Small Chip & Dip is both
One just needs this beaded placemat for a perfect backdrop in your summer entertainment. Woven and finished completely by hand, naturally. Available in more colors, set of 4`s.
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Get into entertainment with crunchy nutty sweets easily served in these timeless woven sectional servers. Less prep, more fun! Comes in 2 or 3 square glasses.
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How much does Bridge cost vs other marketing tools? Let's imagine a printed catalog costs $10 to print and send to a customer. The customer uses it for 10 minutes. It therefore costs $1 per minute.
The Bridge Smart Products service costs a brand $9 per year per retailer. Over that year, a retailer interacts with that Smart Product data for 104 minutes. This number is approximately 2 minutes per week. (Please note: some retailers view Smart Product data at a much higher rate, such ...
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Beatriz Ball's fabulously functional VIDA Nube Collection of luxury melamine features sculptural works of art in a luscious satin finish.
Divided into two chambers, the organically shaped VIDA Nube Large Double Dip separates and harmonizes your favorite foods. Based on a bestselling metal design, it is perfect for presenting chips and dips, salsas and sides in sophisticated Nube style.
An iconic Beatriz Ball design, the multi-functional piece will be enjoyed every day. Made of luxury ...
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2020 was another tough year for retail after 2019, but there was some silver lining in that consumers moved money from trips to tabletop.
Excerpt:
"Therein lies something of a challenge for retail: The previous near-complete evaporation of consumer spending on entertainment and leisure freed up funds for the purchase of goods," Weinswig said.
This week, Amazon launched its online pharmacy targeting the 3.8 billion prescriptions filled in the U.S. each year. Shares of major pharmacy chains dropped about 10% on the news. Amazon honed this weapon in its Seattle lab and is eagerly unleashing it on retail chains and mom-and-pop pharmacies.
Something struck me while reading this news: Does Amazon remind you of Covid-19? The similarities:
Amazons kills many businesses in industries it touches. Pharmacies are now worried
When we visit the New York Tabletop Show next month, it's fun to think about what was there before. One hundred years ago, there was a giant entertainment complex across the street from 41 Madison: Madison Square Garden. Yes, that Madison Square Garden. Years later, it would move uptown.
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