Plymouth is the ideal choice for creating a warm and vibrant Thanksgiving table. Its rich, earthy tones and captivating organic shapes set the stage for a feast that's not only delicious but also visually stunning.
But the true magic happens when you mix it with various colors from the Fontana collection.
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Visit Glassworks and Cheeks and Feathers during the Annual Shadyside Sidewalk Sale, which takes place Wednesday, July 26th - Sunday, July 30th from 10 am to 5 pm each day. Head down to Walnut Street and it's side streets next week to find bargains. Shop your favorite stores and boutiques to find products at incredible discounts. Most local retail businesses will participate, offering up to 80% off regular retail! Glassworks and Cheeks and Feathers will offer the best deals of the year! Savvy ...
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What Crocs can teach us about gaining new customers and keeping them happy.
May 15, 2023
About 15 years ago, I bought a pair of Crocs sandals in Myrtle Beach, SC. Not only were they hot pink, but the insole was traffic cone orange. My buddies hated them, but oddly others loved them. The sandals were affordable (maybe $20), comfortable, and a conversation starter.
According to last week’s The New York Times' profile on Crocs, I’m one of tens of millions of happy Crocs owners. This happiness is profitable:
How to view more order details in your Order Status Update emails.
May 11, 2023
Your Shop Local Store has a new feature: we've launched a new format of your emails notifying you and customers of orders. The emails now include product pictures, brand logos, registrant pictures, various font enhancements, and more.
Previously, the email format was basic text (no pictures or logos).
In the example shown, we see an Order Status Update email to a customer from The Cook's Station, a kitchenware store in South Carolina. In the email, we see the store's logo along...
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Feature attractive designs with warm rustic accents. Natural variations in the wood's tone and grain make each piece truly unique to you and your gathering, and a perfect complement to Fontana's classic look.โ
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Create one-of-a-kind tablescapes with Oak Wood.
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My friend works at the Swiss running shoemaker ON. She recently texted me and suggested I try their running shoes. Three weeks later, I was handling two boxes of their Swiss engineered shoes. On one ON shoe, there is a little Swiss flag and the words “Swiss Engineering” printed. When I get a pair of Nike’s, they don’t say "Beaverton-engineering" or "US-engineering." Nor do Adidas shoes proclaim “German engineering.” ...
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Amazon may be misleading shoppers about who is selling item on Amazon, shares RetailDive. RetailDive covers a lawsuit settlement between Williams-Sonoma and Amazon. In the lawsuit, it appears that Amazon was suggesting that Williams-Sonoma was selling on Amazon when it's wasn't.. Excerpt:
"In its complaint, Williams-Sonoma said that "at the top of product pages for purported Williams-Sonoma products for sale on the platform and 'Fulfilled by Amazon,' the phrase 'by Williams-...
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Saks Fifth Avenue just launched a new website. Since more than 600 stores rely on Bridge Store to power their websites, I decided to compare the new site, which likely cost millions of dollars, to an indie retailer's Bridge Store software. An indie store pays pennies compared to Saks' millions, so the Saks site must be a million times better, right?
After a careful review, I'm happy to share that our indie stores have the better website. And, it sort of 'saks' for Saks that it spent millions ...
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New features for retailers:
1. You can now customize your horizontal navigation's font and link colors.
Previously, your horizontal navigation ("Home," "Gift Registry," "Designers," etc.) was dark gray with white links. Now, you can make it any combination you'd like. In the example shown, it's a white background with gold links.
To customize your link colors, please do this:
A. Visit your Bridge account.
B. Log in.
C. Roll over "Management" ...
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You can customize your Bridge gift registry home page. Below are some tips to accomplish this. Please note: you have to be logged in to your account to customize your design and view edit features.
Add your logo. You can do this by visiting 'Your Account Profile' and clicking on the 'Design' tab.
Customize your horizontal navigation bar color and font. You can do this by visiting 'Your Account Profile' and clicking on the 'Design' tab.
If youโre a long-time merchant, you probably never considered that youโd have to become a content creator. Here are several tools that make creating content easier than ever; not only do they help produce posts, in many cases they even supply the creative ideas.
Of all the available tools, Canva is the beast of content creation. I wrote about it in this column several years ago and still use it to create awesome social media posts for Facebook, Twitter, ...
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February 17, 2019
February 17, 2019
This Fontana Forest Green collection from Casafina is absolutely gorgeous!
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December 12, 2018
December 12, 2018
Blend dinnerware by Christophe de la Fontaine focuses on the bare essentials: sensual material, subtle structures and only 6 different items.
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October 18, 2018
October 18, 2018
Free Engraving on Mariposa Metalware At Glassworks! An October Promotion from Mariposa at Glassworks! Order any of our three most popular Mariposa personalized pieces and receive FREE ENGRAVING! Offer is valid until October 31st and is good on the Pearled Service Tray (Large), Medium Pearled Service Tray, and Beaded 8" X 10" Frame. Stop in at Glassworks to personalize your favorite piece. Makes a great gift!
Glassworks and Cheeks offer free gift wrapping!
If shopping online, please either notate on...
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May 29, 2018
May 29, 2018
July July 9, Monday, 6:00 p.m. Ultimate Comfort Food Jason Dean, $48.00 Learn about plant-based cooking, the incredible health benefits of eating plant-based and leave knowing how to make a plant-based meal the family will love.On the menu: The appetizer will be Spanish Coca with Shiitake Bacon, Carmelized Red Onion, Toasted Spiced Walnuts & Almond Feta Cheese; Entrรฉe: Mushroom Lentil Meatloaf with Mac...
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April 5, 2018
April 5, 2018
Free Engraving On Mariposa Metalware At Glassworks! Free engraving included with purchase of Mariposa items shown above. Valid 4/1/18 - 4/30/18. This includes all standard program fonts and engraving, up to 30 characters for free. If ordering online, please call or email us to set up the engraving.
Order Before April 30th, 2018 and Enjoy FREE Engraving. Make a lasting impression with Mariposa
*Free engraving included with purchase of Mariposa items shown above. Valid from 4/1/18 - 4/30/18 . This includes all standard program fonts and engraving, up to 30 characters for free engraving. Shop here, visit us or call us to take advantage of this great offer!!!
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June 16, 2017
June 16, 2017
Give a gift they will be sure to love! Now through June 30th enjoy FREE engraving on the Pearled Service Tray, Mariposaโs most treasured gift. Personalize with names, date, special phrase, or monogram to give a gift they will truly cherish.
Please call 412-682-5443 for details on engraving (fonts, etc.).
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May 9, 2017
May 9, 2017
Curious how you can customize your Bridge Newsfeed? Please see the accompanying graphic. The yellow highlighted areas are the customizable areas.
What can be customized: - Top header. - Horizontal navigation bar's font and bar's background color. - Slides. - Whether you offer gift cards. (On the gift card page, you can add a custom picture of what your gift card looks like.) - You can output your social media accounts. For each account you add to Bridge, we output the social media platform's logo. - ...
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