According to a recent RetailDive report, online and mobile purchases for Black Friday sales were the strongest, with smartphone sales leading at 54% of online sales. The article states consumers spent a record $9.8 billion online on Black Friday, according to data from Adobe Analytics. That’s up 7.5% from last year.
Industry experts forecast that consumer spending will be up 2-3% year over year. The National Retail Federation projects 3-4% year over year. Consumers are cautious about ...
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QUEEN ELIZABETH WOULD CERTAINLY APPROVE. Herend's Queen Elizabeth Collection, which includes a ten-piece tea set, bonbon, and corgi Fishnet figurine, is targeted not just to Anglophiles and fans of the Queen, but to anyone who wishes to own a beautiful, unique piece of Herend, says Kimberley Kimball, president, Martin's Herend Imports. "When the Queen passed last year, the Herend manufactory sought out our input about their idea of creating some commemorative pieces celebrating her 70-year ...
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March 9, 2018
March 9, 2018
What is the 'registry sales cycle' and how does Bridge help your store thru it? This graphic shares the sales cycle and Bridge's software and in-store support services.
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February 23, 2018
February 23, 2018
Timeline Tips for Your Wedding Registry By Emily Lasnier
Discover when it's time to create your wish list.
There are a lot of different things that go into wedding planning, and it can be stressful to figure out when to take care of each task. There are certain vendors that youβll want to book right away, as their calendars often fill up in advance. However, something like creating your gift registry can be harder to pin down on a calendar because thereβs no risk of it being unavailable. There ...
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January 5, 2017
January 5, 2017
From the NY Times, Thursday Jan.5, 2017
Start-Ups Hope Couples Say βI Doβ to Online Wedding Planning
Planning a wedding remains a largely traditional pursuit. For many couples, it is a frustrating months long project that requires sifting through masses of details and costs on venues, services and products. Now, a variety of start-ups are trying to cut down on that information overload by harnessing new technologies to capture a slice ...
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September 22, 2016
September 22, 2016
My recent column from Tableware Today Magazine: Using Facebook Messenger
More than 89% of users access Facebook on their mobile devices and check Facebook an average of 14 times a day. These folks have an intimate relationship with Facebook Messenger. Did you know you can create personal relationships with your customers by reaching out to them on Facebook Messenger? Are you even using Facebook Messenger in your business? And what exactly is Facebook Messenger anyway?