This is wedding season and Beatriz Ball has engagement, bridal shower and wedding gifts that are thoughtful, unique and will be enjoyed for years after saying "I do"
Beatriz Ball creates timeless pieces you can pull out for all your special gatherings. Our very popular Alegria Collection of luxury melamine has the look of fine ceramics. Edged with a border of rippling pearls, the generously proportioned ice bucket piece is designed to serve icy-cold bottles of champagne ...
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How an invitation from Syncing brand Mackenzie-Childs helped this retailer offer 2661 more products in only one day
April 22, 2024
We are pleased to announce that Olive Branch Gardens in Wallace, North Carolina, has joined Shop Local to grow their online business. Olive Branch Gardens is a florist and gift store with a limited selection of MacKenzie-Childs products on their primary Shopify website.
Olive Branch Gardens saved $2,740 and 4 weeks in labor on website product maintenance through the Shop Local platform. They have chosen Shop Local to expand their online store assortment and offer a gift registry program.
Off to the races! Be ready for fun derby parties with your Beatriz Ball equestrian pieces.
Distinguished by authentic snaffle-bit inspired handles, our compactly proportioned Beatriz Ball WESTERN Equestrian metal ice bucket allows you to serve icy-cold bottles of wine that your guests will enjoy from a serving piece they will love.
A perfect present for the rider, and a unique wedding gift for a couple living in horse country.
Decorative metal with the look of silver is a popular ...
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How an invitation from Syncing brand Mackenzie-Childs helped this retailer set up an online store in only one day
April 8, 2024
We are pleased to announce that FairyTales in Lombard, Illinois, has joined Shop Local to grow their online business. FairyTales is a family-owned store that offers home décor, unique gifts, collectibles, apparel, and more.
FairyTales saved $2,740 and 4 weeks in labor on website product maintenance through the Shop Local platform. They have chosen Shop Local to expand their online store assortment and offer a gift registry program.
FairyTales, Inc. is celebrating 30 years of ...
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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.
How a store owner can replace labor-wasting website maintenance with a free car
April 5, 2024
The new 2024 Model 3 Tesla is here and a store owner can get it for free. All they have to do: replace their labor-wasting website maintenance with our Syncing service. A store owner saves more than $400 (the average cost of a Tesla lease) each month and make their customers happier.
What your business can learn from the celebrated economist Daniel Kahneman
April 3, 2024
Daniel Kahneman, the celebrated economist, passed away last month. The Nobel Prize and Presidential Medal of Freedom winner gave us insights into the economics of the mind, such as people fearing loss more than gain, making short sighted decisions, and overly relying on feelings.
We can often use Mr. Kahneman's insights in our business's daily operations.
In March, brands raised their prices 8% on 828 products.
April 2, 2024
In March, brands raised their prices on 828 products, producing an average price increase of 8%. If a retailer didn’t make these changes, these price increases would cost their store 8%.
Thankfully, indie stores using Shop Local have the updated price for these 828 products. They don’t lose 8%. The stores receive the updated prices instantly via our Syncing service.
About the Syncing Service
Syncing is a free service for retailers that is paid for by partner brands. ...
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As a store owner, you know how important it is to choose a registry service that works well for you, your employees, your registrants, and gift-givers (family and friends). In addition to working well, the registry service should offer your store good value (price vs. results).
When looking for registry software, some retailers consider MyRegistry.com for their registry service. MyRegistry.com offers gift registry creation and management features that integrate with a retailer's Shopify ...
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How Shop Local's software quickly populated the online store for a favorite Newton, PA retailer
March 29, 2024
We are pleased to announce that Home Tonic in historic Newton, Pennsylvania, has joined the Shop Local software platform to grow its online business. This home furnishings, accessories, gifts, and design shop is conveniently located between New York City and Philadelphia. They are a favorite of Bucks County residents and visitors.
Home Tonic saved $4,120 and 6 Weeks in labor on website product maintenance through the Shop Local platform. They have chosen Shop Local to expand their online ...
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Happy Easter! Our luxury melamine collection, Alegria, is perfectly suited for both outdoors and indoors. With a charming pearl rim and a brilliant surface, the generous round dinner plate may be paired with other white dining pieces--a 9" salad plate and a cereal bowl--for a coordinated serving set. An Easter table setting with a carefree and modern, Beatriz Ball twist! The plate has the luster, heft and look of a ceramic piece. Made of luxury melamine for everyday enjoyment, ...
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The Beatriz Ball GARDEN Cabbage medium decorative metal bowl is great for tossing smaller servings of leafy greens, and is ideal for sides, too. A perfect bowl for your Easter prepared salads or as a centerpiece for those decorative painted eggs! Any of the Beatriz Ball GARDEN serving pieces would make a nice complement as you gather and celebrate with family and friends this weekend.
Our compact medium cabbage bowl sits nicely between its larger and smaller companions.
Get ready for Easter entertaining with our Alegria melamine ice bucket. Ideal for serving bottles of chilled wine or use as a centerpiece on your Easter table filled with decorated eggs and delicious Easter chocolates. Celebrate in style with a piece of Beatriz Ball's luxury melamine with the look of fine ceramics. Edged with a border of rippling pearls, the generously proportioned Beatriz Ball VIDA Alegria White Ice Bucket is designed to serve icy-cold bottles of wine, beer, or soda that ...
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The VIDA Bamboo Dinnerware, offers essential items from Beatriz Ball's VIDA Collection of luxury melamine, a collaboration with noted illustrator, August Wren.
With a bamboo inspired rim and a brilliant white surface, the generous round dinner plate, salad plate, and cereal bowl make for the perfect coordinated serving set.
An Easter table setting with a carefree, but classy, Beatriz Ball twist! It looks great when sharing a table with Bamboo items from our signature ...
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