How the Syncing service helps retailers save time and money.
March 4, 2024
In February, brands raised their prices on 9,378 products, producing an average price increase of 6%. If a retailer didn’t make these changes, these price increases would cost their store 6%.
Thankfully, indie stores using Shop Local have the updated price for these 9,378 products. They don’t lose 6%. The stores receive the updated prices instantly via our Syncing service.
How Shop Local’s software helps an Austin, Texas institution renew its Registry program and see immediate results.
March 1, 2024
We are pleased to announce that Breed & Co., a retail store in Austin, Texas, has joined the Shop Local software platform to grow its online business. Breed & Co. made the decision to switch from their previous registry provider and recreate their registry program using Shop Local. Since revamping their registry program 3 weeks ago, Breed & Co. has saved $37,435 and 53 weeks in labor on website product maintenance through the Shop Local platform.
Designer Don Estabrooks just may have the most compelling flatware portfolio ever. The longtime Towle Silversmiths designer joined the company in the mid-’60s and has created hundreds of flatware patterns in an almost six-decade (and counting) tenure.
Perhaps his greatest achievement is Wave, which debuted in 2004 to rousing fanfare and has been at the top of the charts ever since. Chris Wile, another longstanding staffer (33 years), is president of Lifetime Brands/Metals (which owns ...
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How a local shop quickly opened an online store with a gift registry and saved $18,000+ in costs.
January 12, 2024
We are pleased to announce Serenite Home has joined the Shop Local community of retailers. Serenite Home is a retail store and design studio in Daphne, Alabama. The store owner, Laura Downing, recently relocated her business from California. Her passion for interior design led her to expand her services to include a retail store with home furnishings, gift and tabletop offerings.
Within a very short time, Laura had a live Shop Local Store:
As Christmas approaches, it's the perfect moment to plan and curate every detail for your Christmas Eve and Christmas Day gatherings, especially regarding table settings and decor. Let Costa Nova be your partner in setting the stage for a memorable and enchanting holiday experience.
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The Atlantic shares how Chinese factories have found a new way around U.S. retailers and into our homes: Chinese apps. SHEIN and other Chinese apps are bypassing Amazon to be a new leader in Chinese goods. In addition to Amazon, Target, Walmart, and indie shops now have a new group of digital competitors embedded in customers’ pockets.
Except from The Atlantic article:
MATERIAL WORLD
IS THIS HOW AMAZON ENDS?
An open embrace of cheap foreign products has helped ...
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Looking for the perfect gift for the coffee connoisseur in your life? Elevate their coffee experience with beautifully crafted coffee cups, sustainably made in Portugal!
Make your coffee moments more meaningful and sustainable. Gift a piece of Portugal and let every sip be a reminder of thoughtful craftsmanship and eco-friendly choices!
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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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Explore our exquisite assortment and find the perfect gift that speaks volumes about your connection with your loved ones. Let every present be a reflection of the love, support, and countless moments you've shared together.
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Part of my job is to review registry software. I ensure it works well for retailers, registrants, and gift-givers (family and friends). I also assess whether it offers good value (price vs. results).
When looking for registry software, some retailers consider MyRegistry.com for their registry service. I reviewed a retailer's site using MyRegistry.com and assessed how a customer would make a registry purchase. For privacy purposes, I blurred the store's name in the screenshots shown.
This holiday season, indulge in the joy of giving with our curated selection of exquisite gifts crafted especially for you and your special ones.
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As the season of gratitude and togetherness arrives, we extend our warmest wishes to all our customers celebrating Thanksgiving. May your homes be filled with laughter, your tables overflow with abundance, and your hearts be warmed by cherished moments with family and friends.
Thank you for being a part of our journey. Your support and trust inspire us each day, and we are deeply grateful for your continued patronage. Wishing you a joyous and bountiful Thanksgiving filled with love, happiness...
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Embrace the spirit of simplicity and sustainability this holiday season with Festa Decorative Trees! Made from ecogres, a recycled clay, these trees are a beautiful testament to conscious living and eco-friendly decor.
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Embrace the season of warmth and elegance with Costa Nova's latest addition to the Luzia Collection! Introducing Luzia in Crimson, a color that embodies the perfect blend of sophisticated simplicity and casual charm at your holiday table.
Nur Boutique, an indie store in California, signed up for a free account last week. The store used the Brand Syncing Service to send Sync requests to top brands.
Less than a week later, Nur Boutique is now synced with 4 brands: Bugatti Italy, Pampa Bay, Rosenthal, and Versace by Rosenthal.
By Syncing, the store has 3,326 products listed on its Online Store.
When customers visit the site, they also see a news page with posts shared by the store's synced brands.
As the golden hues of Fall sweep in, we slowly say goodbye to outdoor gatherings. Lagoa gracefully embraces the tranquility of these cherished moments.
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How restaurants, hotels, and tableware brands are using loyalty programs--and what indie stores can learn from this.
October 11, 2023
Perk-y
I recently read about a new loyalty program and wondered what we could learn from it. The founder of Eater and Resy, Ben Leventhal, has started Blackbird, a loyalty program service designed for indie restaurants, reports The New York Times (Read the article). Using the Blackbird app, a diner receives a perk for eating at a restaurant. The retailer sets tiers for which the user qualifies for the perk. For example, a restaurant, Nat’s on Bank in New York City, gives tier 1 customers ...
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