A McKinsey study found that the average life span of companies listed on the S&P 500 was 61 years in 1958; today, it’s less than 18 years. McKinsey believes that by 2027, 75% of S&P 500 companies will have disappeared. New businesses have an 81% chance of surviving their first year; in two years, a little less than 70% of businesses are still standing. Only 25% make it to 15 years or more. There’s a clear long-term trend of declining corporate longevity, with this figure ...
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We'll be at the AmericasMart show Tuesday, July 16 – Friday, July 19, 2024. We'd love to meet with you and hear about your business.
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If so, we put together the following materials for sales reps and brands. Please share these materials with your retailers. Please print these for use during the show:
1. Explanation Materials
A flyer showing featured Brand Syncing partners. We have 114 partner brands. You'll likely see your brand on
TikTok and Amazon are battling in the retail space. TikTok wants to be a retailer, and Amazon wants to be more of an influencer platform. These two share the same goal: get users to share a product link, recommend the product, and get a cut of the sale, shares The Wall St. Journal.
This article and these companies speak to the power of affiliate marketing. One of Amazon’s long-standing secret growth weapons has been affiliate commissions, and influencers are a well-known ...
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Brighten up your home with a touch of Sicilian tradition by VIETRI. Sicily has a tradition dating back generations of displaying female and white sculptural heads, and they are often used as planters on doorsteps, porches, and balconies. No matter the placement, these handcrafted Sicilian Heads are sure to be a conversation starter. There are 7 different styles to choose from. Stop in to see our selection.
Join us for an irresistibly Italian experience with VIETRI's Susan Gravely! She will be...
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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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Shop Local analyzed the websites for the top-40 selling brands in the tabletop and giftware industry. We assessed what promotions and discounts, such free shipping, brands offer. Shop Local did this because a product's price, which is impacted by discounts, is often the leading factor when shopping online. 70% of the brands surveyed by Shop Local offer free shipping.
*Free shipping only available to US retailers. Restrictions apply.
Valid Until July 28, 2023
We hope to see all of you at this week’s Atlanta Summer Market 2023 as we are celebrating Orrefors’ 125th anniversary this year and have launched a lot of great newness in the tabletop, giftware, home décor, entertainment, and ...
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Come see us at The Atlanta International Gift Show in the Kasperzak Showroom, Building 2 #876A. July 11th-17th. Check out our new products that we are introducing at the show. Show specials for your holiday orders.
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Celebrate Bastille Day At Feathers! Now through July 23rd all Yves Delorme products (except for Couture), including bed and bath, are 25% off. Couture is 20% off and there is also a Gift With Purchase of $300.00 or more. The gift is the Altesse Tea Towel (retail value: $45) made of 100% Cotton Jacquard. Stop in at the store to see the selection!
Learn the contentious history of the margarita, its iconic glass, and how to make them. We will also be tasting them as well. The value of your ticket is redeemable with your purchases of the evening. Thursday July 22, from 6pm to 8pm.
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Love how this handwoven accent looks with a Corelle white oval dish in a rich, shimmering, rustic tone that is fashioned from 100% pure and natural exotic vines. Any festive occasion is easily complemented by its earthy shine, which also beautifully displays any food presentation. White laminated glass by Corelle is used to coordinate with the oval tray's surface. A happy Fourth of July weekend to all!
With a deep earthen color tone that completes the look for a centerpiece, this woven rectangular serving tray is ideal for entertaining. A fantastic summer beverage, some delectable summer fare, and an organic modern tray made entirely of wild exotic vines will give you everything you need for an amazing 4th of July weekend celebration.
Take your July 4th entertaining to new heights with pieces from Juliska's Provence Collection! Summer is the perfect time to add a natural and rustic yet refined touch with these stunning hand-woven rattan serving pieces and accessories. Don't sacrifice style for your picnic dinnerware & drinkware, your sun-drenched backyard parties pair perfectly with Juliska melamine and acrylic! Stop in at the Shadyside store, where we have these pieces in-stock.