In October of 2001, I walked into William-Wayne & Co. in New York City with no appointment. I asked for the owner, was introduced to the co-owner, and suggested he build a website. The two owners, William and Wayne, agreed to discuss it further with me and we scheduled a meeting. Nine months later, William-wayne.com was born.
We’ve updated the website since then, but the fundamentals have stayed the same.
It all started with William & Wayne &...
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21 ways Gift Reggie is making it difficult for gift givers, registrants, and merchants
April 3, 2024
Our registry service handles 80,000 gift and wedding registries. We often come across other registry software and can see how it's affecting the merchant that is using it.
While eating breakfast and browsing the web via my phone, I recently came across RFD, a merchant in Albany, NY, that uses Gift Reggie (an app that is added to a Shopify Store).
I observed 21 problems while reviewing the merchant's registry service. I initially wrote the issues down on a paper tablecloth...
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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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Many years ago, as a new assistant at Lord & Taylor, the buyer cautioned me to not get too attached to people or merchandise. His wisdom was not cold-hearted, but a cautionary tale to keep emotional attachments in check. I was there to deliver strong financial results and if something wasn’t selling, I shouldn’t harp on it, but mark it down and move on. And, as far as work relationships were concerned, I should be a good coworker but not get attached to colleagues.
Jim Shreve made Baccarat hip. Now, he and his longtime partner, Mark Brashear, along with Sally Burnside, the former Baccarat sales V.P., intend to do the same for DeVine Corp., the 32-year-old distributor of elite European brands. You're invited to the opening!
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Congrats to you all. This is very exciting. Tim, we’ve known each other since before you started DeVine Corp., 32 years ago. You’ve been looking for the right opportunity to retire. TIM ...
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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.
You'll exude elegance when you serve your visitors your culinary creations in this gorgeous exotic vine rectangular holder with a rustic-inspired finish and a Pyrex 2-quart baking dish insert. This piece looks lovely on your countertop or dining table. It also makes a wonderful gift for anyone who love to bake. Also offered in 3 and 4 quart sizes.
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 Gift Reggie for their registry service. Gift Reggie offers gift registry creation and management features that integrate with a retailer's Shopify ...
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Time to start thinking about painting those eggs for Easter and what better spot for your masterpieces than our Pearl Egg Plate ... and the deviled eggs to follow! Hard to believe we will be gathering with family & friends in just 3 weeks. Your deviled eggs will look divine and almost too good to eat when served on our adorable platter.
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Spring entertaining begins with easy pieces that can make a gathering seem effortless - who doesn't need that?
Beatriz Ball's chip & dips are perfect for relaxing while enjoying your family & friends, whether a casual backyard party or for a special event.
In addition, what happy couple can't use a chip & dip? This is "wedding season" ~ Chip & dip platters are an easy way to entertain and still serve your food on gorgeous handmade ...
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My essential accessory is coffee. Coffee tastes better with this seductive, rich, rustic woven placemat made entirely of natural vines with shades of brown, golden yellow, and burnt orange. Enjoy your coffee, your company, and your family.
How registrants can share their top registry items with family and friends.
February 21, 2024
Your Shop Local Store has a new feature: Your registrants can now designate an item on their registry as a most wanted item.
When a registrant marks an item as a most wanted item, the item is noted with a star and the text "This is a Most Wanted Item." This is displayed on the registry list and shares the registrant's top choices with family and friends.
If you have the gift registry service active, please follow these steps to view this new feature:
How a local shop quickly opened an online store with a gift registry and saved $955 in costs, all from a flyer in their Casafina shipment.
February 6, 2024
We are pleased to announce The Square Gift Co. has joined the Shop Local community of retailers. The Square Gift Co. is a retail store in Fulton, Mississippi. The store owners, Jessica Howell and Keely McMillen recently placed an order with Casafina. When their shipment arrived, it contained a flyer promoting Shop Local. The flyer helped them more easily market and sell what was in the box online. The Square Gift Co. currently has a Shopify online store but was looking for a Gift Registry ...
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This beloved red-beaded organic woven placemat can help you set the table of your dreams on Valentine's Day, whether you're having a romantic get-together, catching up with close friends, or enjoying the presence of family. With this unique woven placemat made by hand from natural, biodegradable vines, you can easily create the environment and enjoy the romantic and fantastic things that will inspire your dinner parties for the rest of the year. Offered as a set of four.
Put your beautiful moments on display.
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Our Heart Collection is handcrafted and built around the simple but universal symbol of love, hope, friendship and caring.
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This 1-quart capacity clear glass Anchor Hocking casserole dish presented in a woven basket by Calaisio is perfect for serving and baking casseroles, stews, lasagna, brownies, biscuits, desserts, and confits. It instantly dresses up your table with its comfortable, simple-grip handles made of strong, heat-resistant exotic vines. A beautiful rustic-elegant presentation of your favorite dishes. When you host meals with your family and friends, this cookware will look great!
Calaisio`s placemat and napkin rings are perfect for creating a joyful atmosphere. This four-piece placemat and napkin ring set will give your festive table setting an organic, golden pop of color. This combination, which is made of durable, natural vines and white beads for embellishment, is ideal for festive meals and special occasions. Its rustic beauty adds a sense of refinement to your dinner table arrangement. To maintain them, just give them a quick wipe down with a moist towel. We toast ...
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This woven wine bottle coaster is the ideal centerpiece for any celebration, whether you're entertaining a group of friends or just trying to liven up your place for the holidays. It is made of pure, 100% organic vines showcasing a natural rustic realness, evoking woodsy images adding an authentic touch to your favorite bottles of reds, whites, and rosés. Cheers to the holiday season!