NEW YORK, NY, Feb. 15, 2024 – Shop Local, an e-commerce platform, reported that it's helping indie stores rank on page one of Google in 60% of states for wedding gift purchases. The findings are based on a recent study that Shop Local conducted regarding wedding registry purchasing.
Study Findings:
For 30 state searches, Shop Local Stores appeared on page one of Google. This represents 63% of all states. When just calculating the states in which Shop Local has clients (48
In 35 states, Bridge Stores appeared on page one of Google when doing a wedding registry related search. In many states, Bridge Stores dominated the results. For example, for Georgia and South Carolina searches Bridge Stores claimed six spots on Google's first page.
Study Details:
We Googled "gift registry" and the state’s name.
We researched results for 48 states. (Bridge has clients in 48 states; the only states that don
When we make products overseas, are we long-term weakening our businesses and our communities, and in fact strengthening the product’s country of origin? Today’s WSJ makes the point that foreign countries that produce the goods are the ones gaining high-tech jobs and therefore the high-flying lifestyles. As you may have heard, every day a new person becomes a millionaire in China. Can we say the same in America? Historically, businesses and economists approved the strategy of “innovate here, ...
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July 25, 2018
July 25, 2018
There’s always a party pooper. New Hampshire is seeking to undermine the recent Supreme Court victory for small businesses by interfering with the ruling. The state (along with Delaware, Montana, Alaska, and Oregon) doesn’t collect sales tax, so it sees the work needed to collect sales tax as onerous. Thankfully, legal experts give New Hampshire a low chance of succeeding in this.
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January 13, 2018
January 13, 2018
Wayfair is hiding behind small businesses in an effort to not charge tax on out-of-state purchases.
South Dakota and 34 other states are trying to stop this abuse since its costing states billions in lost revenue.
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January 2, 2018
January 2, 2018
Does shopping online hurt your commute to work? It may. Read how shopping online hurts funding for roads, schools, pensions, and more. While Bridge is an e-commerce platform, we’re also a community platform and we want all parts of our communities to be strong—from the analog road to the digital highway. :)
Today’s Times highlights the current loophole that Amazon uses when charging taxes. Amazon doesn’t charge tax on its marketplace sales, which total in the billions. Third-party sellers such as stores use the marketplace to sell goods and often don’t charge (nor collect) sales tax that they should be.
Side note: the e-commence tax debate goes back to 1992 with Quill Corporation vs. North Dakota court decision.
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December 5, 2016
December 5, 2016
Ready for winter? Here’s what The Farmer’s Almanac predicts: We expect temperatures to be much colder than last winter but above normal, with below-normal snowfall overall. The snowiest exception is the northern tier of the U.S. Snowfall will also be above normal from southern New England and western New York southward through the Appalachians, from Minnesota through Michigan’s UP and southward to St. Louis, and from central North Dakota westward to the Pacific.
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December 16, 2014
December 16, 2014
Simple Holiday Decorating! The Beatriz Ball SOHO Dakota Oval Decorative metal bowl is something new and fabulous from the SOHO Collection.
The eye-catching bowl features a chiseled rim, faceted edge, and raised base--all presented in sophisticated SOHO style.
Great for serving prepared salads, asparagus, and perfect for table centerpieces! Try filling with some colorful ornaments for a touch of sparkle on your table!
Made of a top quality, FDA safe, easy-care, oven and freezer ...
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November 4, 2014
November 4, 2014
You will be thrilled with the SOHO Dakota Bowl for your small sides on Thanksgiving Day. The eye-catching bowl features a chiseled rim, faceted edge, and raised base--all presented in sophisticated SOHO style. Its easy care, heat, chill and serve features and never polish quality make this an easy to serve, easy to clean choice -- all in a perfect smaller size! 6 1/2 x 6 1/2 x 2 1/2
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