How Shop Local's software quickly added Home Décor items to the online store for a popular College Station boutique
May 8, 2024
Shop Local welcomes new member Sabi Boutique in College Station, TX. Sabi Boutique has joined the Shop Local software platform to grow its online business. This fashion, accessories, and home decor shop is a destination for women to indulge and pamper themselves.
Sabi Boutique saved $3,020 and 4 weeks in labor on website product maintenance through the Shop Local platform. They have chosen Shop Local to expand their online store’s home decor and tabletop assortment. They will also offer...
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Sometimes you feel like a nut! With Mottahedeh's Nut Leaf collection you can be four nuts; Pecan, Acorn, Hazel Nut and Chestnut. The collection includes a cake dish, a set of 4 dessert plates, and a set of 4 tea cups and saucers.
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Capturing the essence of nature and drawing inspiration from Moroccan landscapes, Marrakesh adds a sense of purity and authenticity to any table setting.
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How online trends in the used car market parallel those in the wedding registry market. Online gift giving predicted to increase at the expense of in-store giving by 40% by 2030.
How online trends in the used car market parallel those in the wedding registry market. Online gift giving predicted to increase at the expense of in-store giving by 40% by 2030.
May 7, 2024
Jinjoo Lee in The Wall St. Journal shares how the used car market has improved in the last 20 years because much of it is now conducted online. When car buyers use the web, they are more likely to save money (saving about 2%), and dealers can, in theory, make more with dynamic pricing (about 2%)—thereby giving each party a win. Unlike 20 years ago, when we didn't have smartphones, today 95% of used car purchases start online. While 31% of used car purchases were completely in-person,...
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In April, brands raised their prices 7% on 2,379 products.
May 7, 2024
In April, brands raised their prices on 2,379 products, producing an average price increase of 7%. If a retailer didn’t make these changes, these price increases would cost their store 7%.
Thankfully, indie stores using Shop Local have the updated price for these 2,379 products. They don’t lose 7%. 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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Fruits include essential nutrients for our health, plus they are delicious! Bring in the garden theme with this beautifully woven organic bowl made of organic vines. It features natural rustic colors and is suitable for bohemian, beach, and contemporary homes. It includes a fitted 9" 2.5 qt glass bowl that enhances your fruit or food display while also emphasizing the basket's distinctive weaving made from natural vines. This beautiful selection celebrates the extraordinary woman in your ...
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An eco-chic modern take on two traditional condiment serving bowls. This beautifully textured woven bowl with a 16-ounce glass insert is made from biodegradable exotic vines and makes a stunning presentation for casual dinners or more formal occasions. You can also chill the glass bowl basket in the refrigerator before using it to ensure that the food remains chilled at the table. To get rid of the grime that has accumulated over time, it is simple to hand-wash with mild dish soap. Two condiment...
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Exciting news! Couzon has arrived in-house. We have plenty of stock in Fusain and Lyrique Five Piece Place settings, as well as Gold Accent Lyrique and Le Perle Five Piece Place settings. Happy Shopping!
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The standout feature of our Linea tissue boxes is the contrasting color border that frames the box. This design element not only catches the eye but also effortlessly complements a variety of interior styles.
Crafted with precision and attention to detail, Linea tissue boxes seamlessly blend functionality with aesthetic appeal!
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Today’s introductions are about a color combination that will remain eternally chic.
Our reversible Halo mats are getting a brand-new Black and White combination, while our Chain Link napkin rings are now available in Black Speckled.
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At Shop Local, it's our job to help find ways to grow your online business. Part of that job is researching different registry software to see if it could be a good fit for your store.
If you offer a gift registry service, you may have heard of MyRegistry. MyRegistry is a third-party universal registry service that seemingly integrates with your primary website, stating that they "offer a suite of technology solutions [for retailers] that boost revenue, engage customers, and reduce ...
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Indie stores have the best chance of ranking highly in Google when they use Shop Local. Merchants know this because of their page 1 rankings in search tests, such as for Florida results.
These Shop Local retailers located in Florida appear on page one of Google due to their Shop Local Store:
Fresh from the garden, Tulips and Hyacinth to brighten up this table featuring our new Sacred Bird and Butterfly dinner service from the Historic Charleston Foundation collection. This is an adaptation is from a Chinese export pattern of about 1800 and was intended for those who admired the sophistication of placing traditional Chinese motifs of birds, butterflies and flowers on European shapes.
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The World of Coffee collection is a sustainably crafted collection dedicated to those who love coffee.
We are expanding our Grespresso Ecogres collection with ‘World of Coffee’, introducing three distinctive designs inspired by Vietnam, Kenya and Colombia.
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How the Syncing service helps retailers receive updated prices to avoid losing money.
April 23, 2024
Stores that have a Shop Local Store use the Syncing service to save time and money on product maintenance. After a brand loads their products to their Shop Local account, the products are Synced in real-time to retailers' Stores.
The brands do their respective maintenance work by adding and updating the products—saving the retailer from having to do it. Part of this maintenance includes updating prices for items to ensure they are up to date. By updating prices, brands help ...
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Over the past three decades, LAFCO has honored a commitment to quality and honesty.
Each home fragrance and personal care creation is not merely a product, but a testament to the artisanal excellence derived from the earth’s most generous offerings. These ingredients, curated from every corner of the globe, come with stories as rich and complex as their scents.
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.
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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