P.J. Salvage loungewear/sleepwear makes a great Mother's Day gift! 🤍 Pictured are some of the variations of the In Full Bloom collection, which includes pants, shorts, camisoles, and long sleeves. Made of soft matte sateen, these fun sweet lemonade blooms and stripes in mix & match patterns make a spring favorite pick. 💛 We also have comfy PJS robes, slippers, and blankets, too. Stop in either Cheeks to check out our stock of P.J. Salvage. Click here to see store info on our Cheeks ...
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Characterized by a strand of pearl-like designs around the rim of each piece, the Perline Footed Cachepots are sophisticated and polished. The white glaze is rich and resplendent, and it makes for a beautiful backdrop for any planted flower or arrangement. Glassworks in Shadyside has all 3 sizes in-stock. Stop in!
Introducing Forever Loved— a bridal collection featuring delicate details and incredibly soft fabric for before and after your 'I do's.' The ultimate "getting ready" for any bride to be, wedding party, or honeymoon: a beautiful modal floral print with lace trim. Cheeks has all the items pictured including: button-down top, shorts, camisole, pants, chemise, and robe.
Stop in at either Cheeks to check out our fully stocked selection of P.J. Salvage.
Just in time for Easter entertaining, Glassworks just got a new shipment of Georg Jensen. Pictured: 1. Alfredo Vases featuring the large mirror polished stainless steel. 2. Koppel Pitchers, all 3 colors made of stainless steel in stock. 3. Bloom Botanica vases, all 3 sizes in stock. 4. Bernadotte Thermo Jug (black on the left) and the Bernadotte French Coffee Press (steel on the right). We also have new GJ flatware sets, kid's's banks & picture frames, and more.
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Carol Schroeder recently shared how local shops help our communities and their environment. I liked the excerpt below from her post:
”Returns are one example of something local shopkeepers do better than Amazon and other giant web retailers. The e-commerce return rate is estimated to be two to three times that of brick & mortar stores – averaging a shocking 20%-30%. According to The Guardian, a returns platform “recently calculated that only 50% of ...
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As a store owner, you know how important it is to choose a registry service that works well for you, your employees, your registrants, and gift-givers (family and friends). In addition to working well, the registry service should offer your store good value (price vs. results).
When looking for registry software, some retailers consider MyRegistry.com for their registry service. MyRegistry.com offers gift registry creation and management features that integrate with a retailer's Shopify ...
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As a store owner, you know how important it is to choose a registry service that works well for you, your employees, your registrants, and gift-givers (family and friends). In addition to working well, the registry service should offer your store good value (price vs. results).
When looking for registry software, some retailers consider Gift Reggie for their registry service. Gift Reggie offers gift registry creation and management features that integrate with a retailer's Shopify ...
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The perfect bridal emergency bag for your wedding weekend. It holds over 300 items, we share a list of all items our very own Kristin used in 25 of years of wedding planning. Blue, black & navy in stock. This makes such a fun bridal shower gift & game too!
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I saw this Instagram post from official Mark Levine and thought, “How much are the Amazon lobbyists paying our officials?” NYC continually over taxes our indie businesses and fines them—but we’ll build six marinas for Amazon? (Mark said three marinas, but it’s actually six marinas.) The main culprits behind this: Mayor Adams and the Economic Development Corporation (EDC). Amazon is one of the richest companies in the world. Jeff Bezos, the founder,...
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As the new year is underway, there’s reason to be bullish (or, at least, not bearish) about what 2024 may have in store. Holiday retail sales increased 3.1% despite lingering inflation, thanks to robust job growth and strong wage gains, which came as a big relief for retailers. Price-conscious consumers are still spending, suggesting the economy is strong. “What we’re seeing this holiday season is very consistent with how we’re thinking about the economy, which is that it...
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Adorn your mantle with this heirloom worthy, classic estate jewelry inspired design. Gold or silver finished pewter, encrusted with hand-set clear European crystals. Elegant moiré silk back. Tarnish resistant. Holds a 4" round photograph.
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Cheeks is always getting new shipments of P.J. Salvage! Ring in the first days of the New Year with our newest soft cozy arrivals! First we have Rescues Are My Favorite Breed PJ Set. Support a cause with this pajama in a rescue-dog print. This is P.J. Salvage's exclusive collab benefitting the work of Love Leo Rescue, a non-profit dedicated to rescuing and rehabilitating neglected dogs. Next we have the Garden Hearts PJ set. This shot also shows Missoni Pillows, available at our sister-store, ...
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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.
Except from The Atlantic article:
MATERIAL WORLD
IS THIS HOW AMAZON ENDS?
An open embrace of cheap foreign products has helped ...
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A beautiful condiment server is an excellent addition to any party or celebration. This premium 3-piece condiment entertaining tray is a stylish way to serve your favorite holiday snacks, condiments, and more. Its sturdy woven design and appropriately sized sections make it ideal for tastings. Porcelain bowls can be removed and cleaned or restocked. Also available in two compartments. Calaisio wishes you a wonderful holiday season with your loved ones.
Back by popular command, Glassworks has re-upped our stock of Rabbit Hill Candles, based locally in Sewickley. RHC is a boutique candle company celebrating good taste & beautiful design. Bright colors, classic patterns, and memorable fragrances are in each hand poured candle, made of a propriety blend of soy wax, phthalate-free premium fragrance oils, and braided cotton wicks.
Stop in at either store to see the selection (more variety in Shadyside). Shop for Rabbit Hill ...
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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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Modern yet timeless, Nambe's 12-Piece Nativity Set reinterprets the iconic scene of the Holy Family, Three Wise Men, Angel, and the Shepherd with his animals in alloy with an Acacia wood crèche (8.5” H and 10” W with the figures varying in height up to 7.25”).
Pass your Nambé Nativity set down from one generation to the next in this hand-crafted acacia keepsake storage box (23" x 23" x 13"). Included in each box are two layers of custom formed foam...
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Modern yet timeless, Nambe's 12-Piece Nativity Set reinterprets the iconic scene of the Holy Family, Three Wise Men, Angel, and the Shepherd with his animals in alloy with an Acacia wood crèche (8.5” H and 10” W with the figures varying in height up to 7.25”).
Pass your Nambé Nativity set down from one generation to the next in this hand-crafted acacia keepsake storage box (23" x 23" x 13"). Included in each box are two layers of custom formed foam...
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