Going anywhere special this summer? Find a Catstudio pillow to commemorate where you’ve been or where you’re from!
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May 29, 2018
May 29, 2018
Instructors Mary Aebischer, a native of Mexico City, is presently living in New Mexico. Aside from teaching at UNM, she continues to teach cooking classes while finishing her book on Regional Cuisines of Mexico.
Kelly Campbell (Nicely) has over 20 years of experience in the wine industry that includes teaching and selling wine. During her tenure with B&T distributing she shared with restaurant staff her knowledge, helping them to appreciate and sell wine. Over the past 20 years, she has taught ...
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March 16, 2018
March 16, 2018
For Immediate Release
Juliska Partners with Bridge Catalog Leading tabletop brand to join e-commerce platform to help U.S. retailer base
New York, NY- Juliska, a designer of premium tableware and home décor, has joined an online sales platform to help its authorized retailers increase their sales.
Beginning May 1st, 2018, the New York-based company will use Bridge, an e-commerce platform, to display more of its products via its retailers’ websites and gift registries.
Some wedding couples are foregoing the wedding party. This might put a kabosh on your bridesmaid and groomsmen gifts. Have you experienced this? Read this article from Sunday's NY Times. Click the link or read the full text below.
Make the Friends Happy. Don’t Have a Wedding Party.
When Bobby Rosen and Cara Safon got engaged last August, there were many decisions to be made. A venue had to be ...
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January 27, 2018
January 27, 2018
Congrats to Laura May and the team at Ivy House: they are the first store to get more than 300 reviews! Great job! You not only got 300+ reviews, you have an average rating of 4.9 out of 5 stars. Wow, your customer service is excellent! ;)
Kelly Campbell (Nicely) has over 20 years of experience in the wine industry that includes teaching and selling wine. During her tenure with B&T distributing she shared with restaurant staff her knowledge, helping them to appreciate and sell wine. Over the past 20 years, she has taught wine tasting with chef Gary Nicely at the Glass Bazaar as well as hosting numerous wine dinners at local restaurants including Naples Italian Restaurant. Her extensive travels to major wine making ...
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August 31, 2017
August 31, 2017
From today until Saturday, 10% of our proceeds will go to the American Red Cross - Please come by to shop with us so we can help out together!
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August 18, 2017
August 18, 2017
We are so pleased to have out products in Louis Morgan IV Gifts in Longview, Texas!
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August 13, 2017
August 13, 2017
Laura, who owns Ivy House in Texas, will save $7,000 in credit card fees this year. That's enough to take her family to Italy on vacation or buy five Apple computers for her staff.
How did she save this money? Laura asked me to review her credit card statements. I found that the credit card processor was charging her too much.
I then showed Laura that she could save $7,000 per year if she moved to Bridge’s processing. She gets the same or better in-store processing services and saves $7,000.
What if you could get a $20 credit on your next Bridge bill? You can. And, you can reduce your in-store credit card processing fees. You can likely save between $1,000 to $10,000 per year in fees.
Bridge supports indie stores and we know that stores are paying too much in fees. This hurts you--and it hurts Bridge's ability to connect you with other businesses. Let's help each other grow and save money.
Bridge has helped stores such as Ivy House in Texas and Glass Bazaar in Tennessee save $4,000 ...
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August 3, 2017
August 3, 2017
Laura, who owns Ivy House in Texas, will save $7,000 in credit card fees this year. John, who owns the store Glass Bazaar in Tennessee, will save $4,000. That's enough to take a family to Italy on vacation.
How did they save this money? I helped Laura and John cut their credit card processing fees. I like helping stores lower their fees because it helps strengthen their ability to compete with big box stores and Amazon.com.
John had this to say:
"We are happy with the credit card processing ...
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July 9, 2017
July 9, 2017
Will Bridge help your store rank higher in Google? Yes, Bridge will help your store rank higher than Target, Wal-mart, Dillards, and Macy's. Check out these results when a customer searches for a gift registry in Texas. Bridge's indie, mom and pop shops ranked higher than national chains. Our retailers even out gunned theknot.com.
Give it a try: go to Google and search for your "gift registry [your state]". How did you store rank vs. other retailers?
To help ensure authentic results, use ...
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June 8, 2017
June 8, 2017
Our new Orca products are Texas proud! This Texas Tech cooler is perfect for your next tailgate party or BBQ! Get yours just in time for summer and Father's Day weekend! Coolers available in other school teams by special order, come by the store and order your favorite team's today!
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April 21, 2017
April 21, 2017
We’re more than OK with Oh Kay’s. The premiere boutique, in the Rio Grande Valley in McAllen, TX, offering product lines from MacKenzie-Childs, Juliska, Annieglass, Waterford, Jon Hart, and Mary Rose Young. Oh Kay's offers exceptional and unique gifts, home furnishings and decor. Good, better, best - that is Oh Kay's, that is Kay Jancik. And that is why we’re glad Kay chose Bridge.
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April 20, 2017
April 20, 2017
Announcing Cole and Company of Tyler, TX has joined the Bridge Family.
New Name…New Location…and New Owners…Still Tyler's Most Unique Shopping Experience!!
For over 30 years, R.L. Davis Fine Jewelry has been home to Tyler's finest selection of products and exceptional service. Purchased by Debbie and Craig Dickerson in 2011, we continue to provide our customers with exceptional products and service, from the traditional to the latest and greatest in merchandise.
Mike Holbert followed his father’s advice when he began Louis Morgan Drug in 1974. Since that time, he has turned the drug store into one of Longview, Texas' premiere pharmacies.
Mike’s wife, Kathi, took a small corner of the store and added a gift area. That “small corner” has now grown to be Longview’s finest gift shop and bridal registry.
At Louis Morgan you will find only the finest products, personal service and attention to detail, which is why we believe they chose to partner with Bridge. ...
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April 1, 2017
April 1, 2017
How can your business get more engagement on social media? Below are a few 'dos and don'ts'.
As a starting point, let's look at a recent Chalk by a retailer in Texas. (Shown on the left). First, what a great sale! The issue: the text is appearing small, a bit hard to read, and wouldn't it be nice to see the gift item mentioned.
Let's fix this. On the right, you can see our version. We updated this Chalk to perform better in social media:
1. We made the image square. This allows it to appear ...
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March 10, 2017
March 10, 2017
The Bridal Council interviewed Andrew Pickard Morgan about the historic manufacturer's history and future. Please find the interview below:
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10 Questions with Andy Pickard Morgan, President of Pickard China
1) Pickard China is made in America a fine china company since 1893, what kind of china are you known for?
Pickard China is a fine porcelain china company best known for luxurious gold, platinum and cobalt-based china patterns.
We have Texas pride everyday, but especially on Texas Independence Day! || Here is a glimpse of any and everything Texas we are proud to carry in our store. You need to add some good ol' Texas spirit to your home and gift to your non-Texan friends to show them what we are about.