While I was down in Dallas evangelizing about Bridge, the Dallas Market Center’s software provider and sister company (called MarketTime) invited me to their offices for a meeting. The goal of the meeting was to explore teaming up to help brands and retailers speed products to market, as well as get a leg up on the competition.
The Dallas Mart consists of two primary buildings, each with atriums and many floors each. I like the Dallas show because of the abundance of ...
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In the book Great by Choice, Jim Collins posits that processes are key to an organization's success. As an example, he cites John Wooden, the NCAA championship-winning UCLA basketball coach, who trained athletes on processes that included everything from shooting to tying one’s shoelaces. In practicing, a player may perfect their shoelace tying and do thousands of repetitive free-throw shots. When we watch a game from the nosebleed seats like me (...what can I say, I’m ...
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Today's Times shares that Amazon is hiding behind “sellers privacy” and section 230 to help fuel its books sales—even if it creates chaos in its marketplace, higher prices, and even fake books.
Last week, a gift shop in Alabama signed up for Bridge and had a coaching call with Jordyn, our retailer coach. Within one day, the retailer had a Bridge Store offering 15k products and a full suite of online services to serve its customers. (See the store's Bridge account here: https://shealeighs.bridgecatalog.com)
I’m even amazed at what our software can do! Our software requires a lot of parts to come together: our tech team codes the software, our coaches call the stores...
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Most e-commerce software promotes ‘me’ commerce. It does not connect businesses with each other to leverage the power of the group. Businesses act alone and are lost in a maze of decisions. Massive amounts of time and money are wasted. Amazon loves when indie businesses endure this waste.
Bridge promotes ‘we‘ commerce. Our social e-commerce platform connects 700 retailers with 2,700 brands. Of these brands, 113 are Smart Brand partners that share 65,...
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Thursday, December 10 to Monday, December 14 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
A curated selection of the best pieces are sure to dazzle and amaze!
Stop in early to secure your statement piece.
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September 8, 2019
September 8, 2019
In a region known for its grapes, Susan and Brian Friguliette, bravely decided to give us beans, coffee beans that is. Their love story blossomed into living their dream and their passion for coffee. We have been selling Keuka Lake Coffee for 13 years. Over this time itβs become our top coffee brand. Customers love that they are they a local roaster but, the diverse selection of roasts and flavors has kept Keuka Lake Coffee fans coming back for refills. We asked Susan and Brian to share how ...
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May 5, 2019
May 5, 2019
"Maze Grill" is one of those affordable, practical and mix & match patterns by Gordon Ramsay that are physically shown 7 Days a Week at our Store in Peckville Pa.
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October 20, 2018
October 20, 2018
Eco-Friendly, Socially Conscience, Oh, and by the way, up to 40% less expensive than mined diamonds! Stop in and prepare yourself to be amazed! NATURAL ABOVE EARTH DIAMONDS PURE GROWN DIAMONDS
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November 28, 2017
November 28, 2017
Itβs happening!!! Moving to 141 Broad Street! Opening officially later this week. Still operating out of #47.
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May 22, 2017
May 22, 2017
Thank you for joining us last Thursday for the first annual brand conference. Here is our press release on the event. And thanks to Diane Seidle for helping. ;)
Bridge Creates a Stronger Community in First-Time Conference
New York, NY β On May 18th, 2017 Bridge hosted its first annual Bridge Brand Conference at the 41 Madison Merchandise Mart in New York City. Bridge, an e-commerce platform connecting 100's of brands, ...
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August 2, 2016
Did you know that retailers using Bridge sell 13% more than retailers that don't? That equals 13% more commission for you.
Join our webinar for sales reps and learn how you can get your 13% boost.
Jason Solarek will share stealth tips that will turn you into super-reps. Your stores will be amazed with how you help them.
Bridge is offering two training sessions -- one for each coast. Please choose which session works best for you:
When: Training 1: Wednesday, August 3, 2016 8:30 am EST Ideal for: East...
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May 15, 2016
May 15, 2016
ChicWrap Cookβs Tools brings everything you love about your kitchen together with cool, retro flair. There is a dispenser for plastic wrap, aluminum foil and parchment paper, all with the patented ZipSafe Slide Cutter. ChicWrap has become a very recognized and widely accepted brand that not only represents high quality, but unmatched functionality. Consumers have expressed amazement at how quick and easy it is to cut a piece of plastic wrap, foil, or parchment paper. ChicWrap products are a gift...
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December 20, 2015
December 20, 2015
Sleek and rational: a logical path of lines evokes the image of a maze and creates a graphic frame.
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June 11, 2015
June 11, 2015
July 6, Monday, 6:00 p.m. Cajun Feast Chris Howard, $48.00 Meet us on the Bayou. On the menu: Seafood gumbo, Shrimp jambalaya; and for dessert a traditional Louisiana favorite- Bananas foster
July 13, Monday, Noon Chef David and Betsy Johnson Healthy Meals Class David Pinckney, $25.00 David and Betsy will teach you how to make four meals out of 7 ...
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February 25, 2014
February 25, 2014
It's not just the cheeses that have different shapes and sizes. Peek here and be amazed by the creativity of Bordallo Pinheiro cheese dishes.
Resident magazine profiles La Villa Collections tableware
The Art in Serving
Lifestyle
By Ali Robertson
The scene at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center is a familiar one. On January 29, its doors will open for the 2012 New York International Gift Fair. Buyers and designers will enter, weaving through the display maze of housewares and accessories. And Carlo and Clorinda Palandri will man their booth for La Villa Collections. There, the
The Ad Age article below talks about Sears and the U.S. Army's partnership to sell Army approved clothing. Read: "U.S. Army 1st Infantry Division" on t-shirts, etc. Regardless of your personal view about war and/or the U.S. Army, this initiative says that the Army is being creative in marketing. How does the army relate to the tableware or home goods industry? I'm not referring to camouflage plates. What the Army sees and fine tableware doesn't is the need to: 1) ...
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