At Shop Local, it's our job to help find ways to grow your online business. Part of that job is researching different registry software to see if it could be a good fit for your store.
If you offer a gift registry service, you may have heard of MyRegistry. MyRegistry is a third-party universal registry service that seemingly integrates with your primary website, stating that they "offer a suite of technology solutions [for retailers] that boost revenue, engage customers, and reduce ...
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How Taco Ball is going digital first--and others would be wise to follow
April 13, 2024
Fast food is stuffing itself with software. Yum Brands, which owns Taco Bell and Pizza Hut, is embracing a few strategies we’ve chatted about, including software bundles and membership programs. It’s even investing in AI. Its budget: $21m last year. That’s a lot of lettuce.
Does the market merit it? Well, 45% of Yum’s sales are digital. Likewise, we’re hearing website sales make up about half of our merchants' sales. Note: We’re not half of every ...
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We watch trends to share them with our members and help them capture orders. Forbes shares 35 helpful e-commerce statistics and we picked out a few highlights for you below:
Key Statistics:
20.1% of retail purchases are expected to take place online in 2024.
By 2027, 23% of retail purchases are expected to take place online.
E-commerce sales are expected to grow 8.8% in 2024.
52% of online shoppers report shopping internationally.
The Atlantic shares how Chinese factories have found a new way around U.S. retailers and into our homes: Chinese apps. SHEIN and other Chinese apps are bypassing Amazon to be a new leader in Chinese goods. In addition to Amazon, Target, Walmart, and indie shops now have a new group of digital competitors embedded in customers’ pockets.
Except from The Atlantic article:
MATERIAL WORLD
IS THIS HOW AMAZON ENDS?
An open embrace of cheap foreign products has helped ...
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Don't miss the joint Joseph Ribkoff Trunk Show and Empreinte Bra Fitting Event at the Squirrel Hill Cheeks on Tuesday, Novemeber 14th from 10am-6pm. The JR rep will be on hand to show and take orders for the current collection and upcoming Spring/Summer fashions. One day only, all Joseph RIbkoff will be 20% off! An Empreinte expert bra fitter will also be there with various styles. The Squirrel Hill Cheeks is located at 5873 Forbes Avenue, between Murray and Shady Avenues. Join us!
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Starting Saturday, June 24th, all items in the Spring and Summer Collections by Joseph Ribkoff will be 30% to 50% off. Pictured: Rainbow Brights and a 100% chance of compliments! The Squirrel Hill Cheeks is located at 5873 Forbes Avenue in the main shopping district between Murray and Shady avenues. Stop in to see your options.
See the Signature Spring, Summer, and Fall Collections at the Joseph Ribkoff Trunk show from 10 to 6 on Thursday, May 18. The JR rep will be on hand to answer questions and to show and take orders for current collections and Fall Preview styles. In celebration of the event, the entire store will be 20% off, one day only! The Trunk show will take place at the Squirrel Hill Cheeks, at 5873 Forbes Avenue, located between Murray and Shady Avenues. Join us!
See the new Spring 2023 collection at the Joseph Ribkoff Trunk show from 10 to 6 on Thursday, December 8th. The JR rep will have Fall and Winter apparel, along with the Spring Preview styles. Receive a complimentary gift with purchase of Joseph Ribkoff product. The Trunk show will take place at the Squirrel Hill Cheeks, 5873 Forbes Avenue, located between Murray and Shady avenues. Join us!
Clearance sale of Spring and Summer collections until stock is gone. Swing by Cheeks for 30% to 70% off clothing and sleepwear (and some lingerie). Pictured is a Joseph Ribkoff print. Cheeks in Squirrel Hill is at 5873 Forbes Avenue, located between Murray and Shady avenues. Stop in and browse away!
Join us at a Joseph Ribkoff Trunk Show at the Squirrel Hill Cheeks, 5873 Forbes Avenue. 20% off all Joseph Ribkoff, ONE DAY ONLY, Thursday June 2nd from 10 - 6. The JR rep will have late Summer, Fall, and Holiday styles. Cheeks in Squirrel Hill is located on Forbes between Murray and Shady avenues.
Gorgeous beautiful fun! 😊 Hope to see you there! 🥰
Support Cancer Research and preview the new Spring 2022 collection at the Joseph Ribkoff Trunk Show from 10 - 6 Thursday, November 18th. A portion of the day's proceeds will go to the UPMC Hillman Cancer Center in memory of Joanne from the Forbes store. She is dearly missed by everyone. The JR rep will have "wear now" apparel and Spring Preview styles. The trunk show will take place at the Squirrel Hill Cheeks, 5873 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15217. Stop in! Click here to see ...
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Get a glimpse of the new Spring 2022 collection at the Joseph Ribkoff Trunk show from 10 to 6 on Thursday, November 18th. The JR rep will be on hand with "wear now" apparel and Spring Preview styles. On the pictured Spring set, vibrant florals embrace free-flowing and effortlessly feminine separates. The Trunk show will take place at the Squirrel Hill Cheeks, at 5873 Forbes Avenue located between Murray and Shady avenues. Join us!
Join us from 11 - 5 at our Squirrel Hill location, 5873 Forbes Avenue. The Joseph Ribkoff representative will have the latest in denim fashions, along with matching tops and jackets.
* For every style of jeans tried on during the event, JR will donate $1 to the charity Dress for Success: https://dressforsuccess.org/
* For every purchase that includes JR denim, customers will receive a gift: a beautiful denim cross body bag (while quantities last).
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Join us from 10 - 6 at our Squirrel Hill location, 5873 Forbes Avenue. The Joseph Ribkoff representative will have Wear Now - Spring & Summer pieces and early Fall preview fashions (over 300 pieces). Complimentary gift with purchase. Raffle prizes for $100 JR gift certificates. Stop in!
Arnold Schwarzenegger, Future Bridge Spokesperson?
Today's Wall St. Journal shares that Target stores saw a 20% increase in revenue--more than the chain had seen in the last 11 years combined. How did it do it? Target converted many of its physical stores into 'mini-warehouses,' where they can ship goods or have customers do curbside pick up.
What does this mean for indie stores? Stores will have to become more efficient in receiving online orders, which make up 40% of retail these ...
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Companies that sell brands on Amazon are increasingly profiting by using a series of checklists, some with 503 steps, to ensure they maximize a brand's potential.
This article leads us to ask: if we could make a checklist with 503 to-do items, what would those be? What checklist should a retailer follow to succeed online? A brand? Bridge offers members a variety of checklists to help them succeed in including the New Member Success Checklist and the Smart Brand Boarding Checklist....
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Glassworks wishes you a healthy & Happy New Year!
Stop in on New Year's Eve for last minute serving pieces and glassware (like the set of Baccarat Massena crystal glasses in the video) or visit us "next year" for all of your hosting needs.
Cheeks wishes you a healthy & Happy New Year!
A perfect tradition! New Year New Underwear! Start yours at Cheeks, Walnut or Forbes locations. Just like Brazil, Venezuela, & many more!
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This week only, now through November 1st: all sweaters, coats, & jackets are 20% off at the Cheeks Forbes Avenue location in Squirrel Hill.
Stop in to see the selection. Check in on our website, in the store, or on social media for weekly specials.
We are following state guidelines by sanitizing, social distancing, and wearing masks, so you must also. For a private shopping appointment, please email us or call 412-915-1803.
SALE!
Happy 4th of July!
Select styles of Joseph Ribkoff and other designers are 50% off!
Cheeks is located at 5873 Forbes Avenue and is open 11-5 M, 10-5 T-Sat (closed July 4th), and 12-4 Sun. Stop in to see all the options.
We are following state guidelines by sanitizing, social distancing, and wearing masks, so you must also. For a private shopping appointment, please email us or call 412-915-1803.
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The P.J. Salvage Sunset Vibes collection is great for warm Summer days or comfy lounging at home. The Elegant scallop details highlight the soft, drapey, woven rayon twill with a relaxed fit. Cheeks has the cami, short, and cropped pant in Ivory (pictured) and Charcoal.
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Cheeks on Forbes in Squirrel Hill has all clothing 40-70% off! Featuring these designers: Joseph Ribkoff, Sympli, Elliott Lauren, Nic+Zoe, John & Jenn, Margaret O'Leary, Lilla P, and Clara Sun Woo.
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