Babcock Gifts celebrates its 50th birthday in 2024. The bridal registry and gift shop opened in 1972 as a partnership that included interior design. In 1974, with the exit of one partner, the store focused on antiques, gifts, and bridal registry. Over the next 42 years, there would be growth into two stores before downsizing to one. In 2016, ownership changed and the store moved one block down, where it continues to be a destination for bridal registry and gift-giving. With the constant doom and...
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VIETRI AND BRIDGE PARTNER TO HELP INDEPENDENT STORES
Retailers Can Receive $150 For Joining Bridge Network
July 15, 2020
NEW YORK, NY – VIETRI, known as the premium importer of luxury tabletop goods from Italy, has launched a new program to help its independent specialty retailers online and in-store. VIETRI has agreed to offer its authorized retailers a credit of $150 towards future purchases by opening a free account with the e-commerce community ...
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Tuesday, Aug. 13, 2019
Tuesday, Aug. 13, 2019
Location: NY NOW
I'll be NY NOW on Tuesday, August 13, meeting with brands, retailers, and reps. Happy to meet with you. Just drop me a line. :)
So honored to be included among Matouk’s “Linen Leaders’ dinner” tonight In New York City. Many heartfelt thanks to our loyal customers, and an outstanding staff, through which we have achieved the position of top 40 stores in the nation selling @matouklinens !!
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January 24, 2019
January 24, 2019
NY Now is Sunday, February 3 - Wednesday, February 6.
February 1st thru 6th 41 Madison Ave. 9th floor New York, NY We will not be showing at Javitz
Win a Getaway to Paradise! You are registered to win when you place an order over $750 at our new NY showroom during NY NOW. For more details visit http://www.annieglass.com/hawaii-getaway
For any questions, contact Kristin Wilsey, Vice President of Sales [email protected]
We are excited to announce we are opening a showroom at 41 Madison! Showroom Hours: By appointment only, except during the Tabletop Show and NY Now.
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August 22, 2018
August 22, 2018
What Does the Gump's Bankruptcy Mean for Your Business?
As you likely know, Gump’s filed for bankruptcy. The famous San Francisco indie store's crash is having wide-ranging consequences for our industry. 41 Madison tenants likely lost more than $1,000,000 on Gump's.
Yet, the economy and stock market are doing very well. How to explain these contrarian events? Furthermore, you surely are asking: How did Gump's reach this low--and more ...
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Have plans next Monday morning? Make some time to hear retail expert Carol Schroeder speak at 10:30 am EST at NY NOW.
Details: Successful Selling in Today's Experience Economy Monday, August 13, 2018: 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
The consumer trend towards preferring to spend money on experiences instead of things is not limited to just Millennials and Gen Z shoppers - so it’s important to think about how to market your store to these customers. Proving a delightful shopping experience is essential. And ...
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July 15, 2018
July 15, 2018
Happy to see Carol Schroeder as a speaker at this summer’s NY NOW. We’ve mentioned Carol’s book (in which we’re featured) many times. ...but this post comes with an asterisk. The retail industry is facing a huge cliff as Amazon bulldozes it. The NY NOW pamphlet doesn’t mention any amazon seminars. Amazon is the biggest threat to you and your business. Yet according to this slick marketing piece, stores should party like it’s 1999. It even suggests starting the day with mimosas. This show may ...
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February 9, 2018
February 9, 2018
Nice to see two Smart Brand members featured in HFN’s NY Now preview: Pampa Bay and Beatrix Ball.
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Did you miss our seminar in NYC? Here's our press release below for the event:
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Press Release August 28, 2017
Bridge Helps Indie Stores Fight Amazon at NY NOW
New York, NY – On August 21st, 2017 Bridge hosted its ‘Your Store vs. Amazon’ seminar at the NY NOW show in New York City. Bridge, an e-commerce platform for businesses in the retail industry, hosted indie store owners from across the Northeast.
"Retailers are under the gun to compete against Amazon and ...
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August 21, 2017
August 21, 2017
Thanks for joining us today for the 'Your Store vs. Amazon' seminar. We showed stores, brands, and reps how to fight back. To get a copy of the slideshow presentation, just email us.
Join us Monday, August 21st for a live seminar in New York City at NY Now.
Seminar: Your Store vs. Amazon The 7 Tools to Beat Amazon
When? Monday, August 21st at 9 am EST
Where? NY Now at the Javits Center Beatriz Ball exhibit booth Booth #3020
About the seminar: 80% of shoppers shop online, but 75% of indie stores don’t sell online. If your store does sell online, chances are that your site has a fraction of what Amazon.com offers and a fraction of the features. How can you compete?
Start spreading the news, we're leaving today, we're going to be a part of it, New York, New York! We're off to buy, buy, buy! Let us know if you are looking for anything special!
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