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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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.
RetailDive reports Target is offering new loyalty programs to better compete against Amazon Prime and Walmart+ services.
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Target on April 7 plans to debut Target Circle 360, a paid membership program that builds on its Target Circle loyalty program, the company announced Tuesday. The new program will offer unlimited free same-day delivery for orders $35 and up, along with free two-day shipping, rivaling similar offerings from Walmart and Amazon.
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How a checklist can be used as a valuable tool for existing clients or prospects.
December 20, 2023
This past Thanksgiving, Austin Kleon, the author of "Steal Like an Artist" and other inspirational books, shared a free gratitude journal via his weekly email newsletter. (Please view that clever, hand-drawn journal here: https://austinkleon.substack.com/p/a-gratitude-zine) A part of this journal is making a list of what one is grateful for. (He also has an ad lib for gratitude!) I can imagine him having a gratitude checklist. A checklist is a very efficient tool to deliver...
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Holiday ready!
Based an heirloom from Beatriz’s personal collection, our SOHO Medium Gallones Pedestal is a great new item from Beatriz Ball's bestselling SOHO Collection of signature metalware.
Presented in polished metal with the look of silver, this piece has a classic look with vintage styling. It has clean lines, symmetrical design, and is rimmed with a subtle Gallones pattern. Perfect for serving nuts, candies and other snacks or desserts.
An exquisite compote with a retro feel is...
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A recent study conducted by Jungle Scout reports that many consumers prefer to support small and local businesses for their holiday shopping. 20% reported they will buy holiday gifts from indie stores, up from 10% last year. The report ranks independent retailers in 4th place for in-store shopping, surpassing Costco, Walgreen's Best Buy, Sam's Club, Macy's and Home Depot.
The article shares 53% of consumers bought online from independent stores on Small Business Saturday as reported by ...
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Flowing and organic, the dynamic design of the THANNI Bloom Medium Bowl (Red and Gold) features rippling petal-like movement, creating a serving piece that combines beauty, artistry, and functionality. Designed in collaboration with Louisiana-based ceramicist Gretchen Murchison, the medium sized piece combines a red exterior color surface with a brilliant gold interior. The stunning color combination allows you to celebrate the Holiday Season in festive THANNI Collection style. This great medium...
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According to a recent RetailDive report, online and mobile purchases for Black Friday sales were the strongest, with smartphone sales leading at 54% of online sales. The article states consumers spent a record $9.8 billion online on Black Friday, according to data from Adobe Analytics. That’s up 7.5% from last year.
Industry experts forecast that consumer spending will be up 2-3% year over year. The National Retail Federation projects 3-4% year over year. Consumers are cautious about ...
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Modern Art for your table. With its brilliant gold-tone surface, and its gently curving shape perched above three ball feet, the stunning and practical SIERRA MODERN Medium Lissa Bowl (Shiny Gold) from Beatriz Ball is a modern masterpiece. Great for serving everything from fresh fruit to baked goods, this gleaming decorative bowl will instantly become an essential element in your home especially during the holidays. Handmade by skilled artisans in our own foundry, the bowl is made in a process ...
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The home décor forecast calls for brighter days ahead with the addition of gold-tone accent pieces from Beatriz Ball.
The dynamic SIERRA MODERN Collection from Beatriz Ball is distinguished by three sculptural Maia bowls in a shimmering shade of champagne gold. The fabulous pieces are remarkable for their generous shapes, velvety surfaces and exuberant designs; on-trend items that are sure to delight.
Great centerpiece or fruit bowl, the large Maia bowl makes a dramatic statement ...
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You know what they say - "When life hands you lemons, use them to add a pop of color to your table!" Our Terra Medium Mixing Bowl is the perfect size for a fruit-filled centerpiece. Lemons, limes, oranges, or apples are perfect for summer!
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The new Fall 2023 collecton again fuses tradition and innovation. Introducing Mosaic, another authentic original American design by Annie Morhauser created on the Monterey Bay with her team of skilled master crafts people.
The Annieglass Mosaic collection boldly features octagonal-shaped dinnerware and serveware. Each piece has a distinctive wide rim and a 24K gold design reminiscent of the tiny mosaic squares used in Italian medieval mosaics. The Mosaic collection offers a modern twist on ...
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Small details make a difference when hosting. Elevate your presentation with Michael Aram classics. 📷 Appetizers served on a Calla Lily Marble Dish, sitting on a Butterfly Ginkgo Trivet, presented beautifully on a Butterfly Ginkgo Oval Medium Tray.
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A medium coffee at McDonald’s is $1.99. When a brand syncs with a retailer on Shop Local, it costs the brand $1.40 per month.
For $1.40, we do these seven things for our brand partner:
We sync an unlimited number of the brand’s products to the retailer's Shop Local Store. All updates, including price changes and new introduction launches, happen in real time. The retailer never has to click “download”
"A 2021 Harris Poll Consumer Shopping Study showed that 71% of Americans would prefer to buy from an independent retailer over a national chain, as long as they were equally convenient and reliable."
~ SpotOn
I believe these survey results. Shoppers want to shop local, but they don't want to sacrifice selection, price, or speed. Consumers will shop with your indie store if you can offer the same selection, price, and delivery speed as, say, Amazon. Is ...
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Luxe SIERRA MODERN Maia bowls from Beatriz Ball are totally on-trend with gold finishes and shimmering brushed surfaces.
The magnificent Maia medium oval bowl—presented in an intoxicating shade of champagne gold--is a shining example. The striking piece is distinguished by its sculptural shape and exuberant design; an item that's sure to delight. Passionately handmade by skilled artisans in the company’s own foundry, the Maia bowls are made with a proprietary process that creates ...
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Bedeck your halls with elegant holiday accent pieces! Perfect for embellishing holiday tables or mantles, these striking Clear and Evergreen glass trees are mouth blown and feature Juliska's Berry & Thread decoration. The Medium and Small sets are comprised of three pieces including the small, medium, and large tree tiers which may be used individually or as a stacked set. The large set of five pieces includes the mini, small, medium, large, and extra-large tree tiers, which may be used ...
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The home décor forecast calls for brighter days ahead with the addition of gold-tone accent pieces from Beatriz Ball.
The dynamic SIERRA MODERN Collection from Beatriz Ball is distinguished by three sculptural Maia bowls in a shimmering shade of champagne gold. The fabulous pieces are remarkable for their generous shapes, velvety surfaces and exuberant designs; on-trend items that are sure to delight.
Passionately handmade by skilled artisans in Beatriz Ball’s own foundry, the...
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