Hello and good morning! Enjoy a cup of coffee to toast to the season! It's the perfect excuse to spend the holidays reconnecting with one another. Feel the happy warmth of the occasion as you savor your coffee served in these tastefully colored beads with a rustic woven texture made from long-lasting organic vines. Eat, drink, and be happy. Enjoy a wonderful Christmas morning while sipping your coffee.
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.
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IS THIS HOW AMAZON ENDS?
An open embrace of cheap foreign products has helped ...
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This woven wine bottle coaster is the ideal centerpiece for any celebration, whether you're entertaining a group of friends or just want to add some festive cheer to your house. It adds an authentic touch to your favorite bottles of reds, whites, and rosés. Made from pure, 100% organic vines, it showcases a natural rustic realness, giving woodsy visualization. Let's toast to the festive season!
This rustic wood-beaded placemat exudes coziness and warmth, making the experience as unforgettable as the cuisine. Handwoven from exotic forest vines with wonderful earth hues, this classic warm neutral addition complements the conventional red, green, and white Christmas décor. Set of 4. Available in an array of colors. Enjoy a beautiful and heartfelt holiday celebration with those who are dear to you.
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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Make a Christmas table with a carefully curated feel to add beauty and depth. This set of four woven placemats and napkin rings is conventional neutral Christmas décor that always looks wonderful with a basic, neutral base. Its plant-based nature, particularly from exotic vines, makes these handmade items feel so wonderful to hold and use since they preserve the texture and organic feel ideal for a warm holiday occasion. Enjoy your Christmas gathering this season.
I recently saw a car with the license plate: WHYWRK. I had a sad feeling for the driver, who perhaps wasn’t as lucky as I to have the best job in the world – getting paid to shop for the most beautiful goods in the world – which I am now retiring from. After 40+ years as a buyer of tabletop and gifts in Buffalo, I have the opportunity to put the dishes away, polish the flatware, and store the stemware. As a small specialty store, we’ve been through our share of ups and ...
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It’s a 40th anniversary for the company founded by Colin Riggs (left) and Ned Voelker’s parents, Abigail and Ed Voelker. Over the last four decades, the entire family has created a curated collection of handmade tableware and giftware for the nation’s independent store retailers.
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Congratulations on a milestone 40th year in business. Are you surprised Abigails has endured? Ned Voelker: We are surprised. It’s a tribute to Ed and Abbie ...
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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.
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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One of the nicest things about Christmas is decorating. Conventional colors and patterns don't have to be old fashioned. Update the style with this beautifully woven placemat that showcases the combination of rustic and copper tones, made from nature vines and embellished with white wood beads. For your centerpiece, you can even combine native plants with conventional greenery and add contemporary soft golds for a pop of bling. Set of 4.
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Dress up and decorate your table with flair this Thanksgiving and the upcoming holiday season! With these handwoven beaded placemats fashioned from natural climbing vines, you can set the tone and add an eco-friendly and long-lasting accent to your table setting. Its dramatic rustic beauty, accentuated with shabby chic decorated wood beads, complements a sophisticated, sleek, fun, or ultra-modern table setting. Set of 4. Sending you warm autumn vibes as you celebrate Thanksgiving with those who ...
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This Thanksgiving, dress up and adorn your table in charm! Set the tone and add an eco-friendly and long-lasting accent to your table setting with these handwoven beaded placemats made from natural climbing vines. Its dramatic rustic charm works well with a stylish, sleek, playful, or ultra-modern table setting. Set of 4. Sending you warm fall vibes as you spend Thanksgiving with the people who matter most to you. Have a wonderful Thanksgiving!
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Brighten up your Christmas table by incorporating this natural placemat made from exotic vines with wonderful rustic tones into your existing table setting. The bead accent on the placemat lends a festive touch to your dinner events. Each piece in the set of four is one-of-a-kind and constructed of natural, beautifully woven materials.
We craft our woven napkin rings with superior quality from 100% natural vines featuring earthy tones and textures. These neutral colors are easy to style with a range of tableware and linens, adding an organic appeal to everyday settings and casual entertaining. Set of 4.
Don't miss the joint Joseph Ribkoff Trunk Show and Empreinte Bra Fitting Event at the Squirrel Hill Cheeks on Tuesday, Novemeber 14th from 10am-6pm. The JR rep will be on hand to show and take orders for the current collection and upcoming Spring/Summer fashions. One day only, all Joseph RIbkoff will be 20% off! An Empreinte expert bra fitter will also be there with various styles. The Squirrel Hill Cheeks is located at 5873 Forbes Avenue, between Murray and Shady Avenues. Join us!
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My Love is Bugatti's new bottle opener that stands out for its iconic design and precious style
With the shape of two overlapping hearts 💕 it is a special object for an unforgettable day, ideal to symbolize the love and beauty of the event.
It can be a wedding favor or useful gift idea that does not go unnoticed 🥰
Made of zamak, it is available in both chrome and 24 carat gold plated versions ✨💝
How to quickly view all active registries by registry type.
October 26, 2023
Your Shop Local Store has two new features to help you keep track of your registries: On the Registry Reporting page, you can now view your active registries by event type. On the Registry Lists page, you can view the current registries by registry type for a specific year.
With these two updates, your store can easily identify the number of active registries by event type.
In the examples shown, we see the Registry Reporting page for a store.
Our Christmas Open House will be Thursday, Nov. 2nd from 9 - 5:30 and
Fri. Nov. 3, Sat. Nov. 4, Mon. Nov. 6, and Tues. Nov. 7th, from 10 - 5:30. Our Vietri Event is Tuesday, Nov. 7th from 11-2:00 featuring maestro artisan Gianlucca Fabbro. Gianlucca will be happy to personalize your Vietri purchases with Italian phrases.
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