MIKASA’s powerhouse COUNTRYSIDE franchise continues its domination decades after their launches. Tapping into the zeitgeist of the times, the patterns’ staying power is testament to compelling classic design, line extensions, and passionate fans.
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IT’S BEEN 50 YEARS SINCE MIKASA’s FRENCH COUNTRYSIDE DEBUTED, the perfect panacea to a formal-dominated dinnerware domain. The scalloped, edged, and curved creamware provided the ideal ...
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Founded in 1969, Graphic Image's core principles are: great value, great leather, great price. With leather sourced from the world’s finest tanneries (primarily in France and Italy), Graphic Image products are hand-made with full-grain leathers.
For classic books that touch the soul, a leather bound edition will be a keepsake for life, never to be put away and always out for friends to see. The children's books cover some of the most popular books of a generation and are instant ...
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Freshly painted for the season, this horse is sure to be the most popular choice during those hectic seconds when the gates to the merry-go-round open and picking the best carousel horse seems critically important. Vibrant, colorful roses, striking gold tassels and a stance which holds the promise of an adventure complete the scene.
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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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Did you know April 22 was National Jelly Bean Day?! Our Cantaria dip bowls make a great way to make sure everyone gets a little bit of every flavor. These small bowls are available in all 11 colors of our most popular pattern!
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One of our most popular placemats, the Halo Reversible Collection, is getting exciting additions that are perfect for spring and summer gatherings. Whether you are feeling like setting a colorful or a neutral table, we got you covered!
Featuring the same material as our Wicker and Presto mats, we have two neutral options: antique white and cream, and antique white and gray.
For those who aren't afraid of colors, we have some vibrant options too! Tomato and pumpkin, navy and delft, and ...
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How to save time when accessing popular product-related services and pages.
March 27, 2023
Your Online Store has a new feature: We've made it easier to access important product-related services and content. This feature reduces the number of clicks needed to perform actions and access pages.
In the Master Bar of your Store, there is now a Products icon. This icon’s drop down includes many of the popular product-related services your business likely uses. Previously, you would need to visit the Management home page to view many of these links.
Take Another Look at Courtly Check and see what black and white can do in a world of color. 🌈 An absolute icon, our most popular pattern is classic and contemporary, iconic and timeless.
Ronald Reagan said, “If you’re explaining, you’re losing.” Reaganomics usually refers to tax cuts and trickle down economics, yet I propose that we take the Gipper’s quote and ask: How can simplicity contribute to a business's success?
When we share what leading companies do, we can often skip an explanation and sum it up in a brief sentence. Examples:
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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Businesses like Walmart, Disney, and Discovery are bundling services and adding the “+” suffix to denote them (e.g. Disney+, Discovery+, W+, etc.). In a recent article in RetailDive, we learn that Walmart is giving its customers free, six-month trial Spotify accounts. I think W+ bundling services is smart. Last week, I compared running a gym to offering software. I spoke about bundling services with things that people like to increase their usage, such as work ...
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Dale Hrabi of the Wall St. Journal gives readers 10 steps they can take to boost their online followers. We recommend trying these suggestions on Bridge, Instagram, and your other social media platforms. In particular, I liked these suggestions:
1. Post every day.
2. When posting, end the post with a question.
3. Respond to every review and comment.
4. Post selfies.
What is one of your business' most popular posts on social media? And, why do think it resonated so much?
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Over-sized versions of some of Nambé's most popular designs, the Grande Collection is the easiest way to create a stunning presentation both on and off the dinner table. Pictured from the top down are the Grande Wave Bowl - 16", Grande Marupa Bowl - 30", Grande Butterfly Bowl - 16", and Grande Lava Bowl - 22". Also available: the 24" tall Grande Totem Vase. Stop in the Shadyside store to pick your favorite.