In Beyond Entrepreneurship 2.0, which the Bridge team is currently reading, the author Jim Collins confesses that he missed a key ingredient 25 years ago when he wrote the first edition. He states that he now realizes the most important part of achieving a great company is: getting the right people 'on the bus.’ I agree. Fourteen and a half years ago (long before I opened this book), I was lucky enough to pick up the right ‘passenger:' Moshe replied to my job posting (...
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When I flew home yesterday from Charleston, while most people were seeking relief from their sunburns and reminiscing about their vacations, I was delving into The Wall St. Journal’s profile on Tracy Britt Cool, an ex- Berkshire Hathaway star. Mrs. Cool’s new company Kanbrick invests in businesses with $10m - $50m in revenue. What does Mrs. Cool look for when investing in a company? People and moats.
At Bridge, we’re reading Jim Collins’ Beyond ...
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Royal Crown Derby is delighted to share their latest introduction, the Old Imari Solid Gold Band Vardo. Highly sought after amongst SGB collectors, this remarkable piece brings an iconic part of the travelling history to life.
Showcasing the remarkable features of the Iconic Romani Wagon, Royal Crown Derby’s Old Imari Solid Gold Band Vardo brings history into the home. Handcrafted by highly skilled artisans, this piece incorporates the intricately ...
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Inspired by a well-traveled lifestyle, liven up your everyday dinner parties with the playful designs of the Santorini Collection. Recreate the beautiful mosaic tiles found in the Greek Isles with dishwasher and microwave safe ceramic. Viva by Vietri is Vietri's tabletop line for casual entertaining. Glassworks in Shadyside just received a big shipment of Santorini. Stop in to see the variety of pieces!
A product starts in a factory. Then, the goal is get it through the sales funnel. What steps does it go through en route to the consumer? In the drawing shown, the dots represent steps along the way.
When a product travels through the Amazon arc, it skips many steps that are important for consumer safety, the lives of working people in the retail industry, and local communities. We realize its smile logo may actually be a visual representation of the safeguards and ...
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Enjoy one of our best loved designs with our porcelain tray that exactly fits our guest soap. ( We call it a guest soap for its small yet it is ample enough). This sensual and brilliant soap is a pure delight, combining the intensity of blooming rose, jasmine and tart cassis with Damascus plum and white peach. A base of golden sandalwood and liquid amber completes this unique formulation.
We traveled to Vermont to a fine soap manufacturer and asked them to make our own ...
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Barcodes, first introduced in the 1960s, have come to symbolize shopping. Bridge, which helps unite the retail industry and make shopping easier, sought to pay tribute to the mighty little barcode. We transformed our logo into a barcode-like tribute.
I didn't know that an early use for barcodes was: railroad cars. The barcode would convey the car's owner and contents. Learn more: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barcode
That is the question my family posed to me last night during our more-frequent FaceTime conversations.
With the passing Labor Day weekend, students entering their in-person or online school year, and the ending of a strange summer season during a global pandemic, people are looking forward to a time that can bring spirit and happiness to the darkness: the holidays.
But how holly and jolly will this holiday season be in terms of shopping? After all, the holidays are notorious ...
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Liven up your everyday dinner parties with the playful designs of Santorini, inspired by a well-traveled lifestyle. Assorted blue and white patterns make entertaining fun by recreating the beautiful mosaic tiles found in the Greek Isles. Santorini Fish is a perfect mix of blue and white that easily layers with the mosaic patterns of Santorini. Handmade of hard ceramic in Portugal. Dishwasher safe and microwave safe.
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What can indie stores learn from hotels? Sell now, redeem later. Hotels are selling gift cards and future stays at a discount—sometimes up to 33% off. Your store can likewise sell $100 gift cards for $66. Lesson: Do what it takes to get the money today.
I also recommend offering a gift card subscription service. Your customer pays, for example, $80 per month and you send it a $100 gift card. This brings in recurring revenue.
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✨London Travel Backpack✨
Featuring stunning rose gold hardware, this backpack includes a sleeve on the back to slip over roller bag handles, making that airport sprint a breeze. Keep your identity safe with RFID blocking lining.
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September 8, 2019
September 8, 2019
In a region known for its grapes, Susan and Brian Friguliette, bravely decided to give us beans, coffee beans that is. Their love story blossomed into living their dream and their passion for coffee. We have been selling Keuka Lake Coffee for 13 years. Over this time it’s become our top coffee brand. Customers love that they are they a local roaster but, the diverse selection of roasts and flavors has kept Keuka Lake Coffee fans coming back for refills. We asked Susan and Brian to share how ...
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August 12, 2019
August 12, 2019
We have a new milestone: mobile orders exceeded desktop orders for the first time this past Saturday on Bridge. This is notable because desktop orders have historically beat mobile orders.
Shoppers choose the mobile route on Saturday because they are most likely out of the office and on the go. But why had mobile not trumped desktop before? We believe that mobile-based purchases are increasing as shoppers get more comfortable with mobile (aka they are making more mobile purchases for other ...
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August 11, 2019
August 11, 2019
Fifty percent of the U.S. book market is controlled by Amazon, while Barnes & Noble has 8%. This book market share split shows that shoppers value convenience and price more than customer service. Anyone that says retail can be helped, saved, or fixed by concentrating on anything but convenience and price is wrong.
For example, an HFN columnist whom I won’t name is often extolling the need to make the in-store shopping experience fun and interesting. Similarly, a market building president ...
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March 14, 2019
March 14, 2019
Ivy sure loves our reps! Almost as much as we do! Thank you for all your hard work, travel drama, hotel rooms and bad food which you tolerate in order to come see us!
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March 7, 2019
March 7, 2019
**Jon Hart** We are so excited to have Jon Hart at Elizabeth Clair's! Meticulously handcrafted of high quality, one-of-a-kind coated material and leather. These bags withstand the test of time. Using the finest materials available, Jon Hart has built a quickly recognizable line of custom soft-sided luggage, hand bags backpacks, duffel bags, wallets, totes, toiletry kits, and accessories. When you see it, you will know it's Jon Hart, and handcrafted in the USA! 10 Color Options Available. Don't...
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Santorini From Viva By Vietri At Glassworks! Viva by Vietri is Vietri's newest tabletop line for casual entertaining. Santorini is the newest pattern in the line. Inspired by a well-traveled lifestyle, Santorini recreates the beautiful mosaic tiles found in the Greek isles. Handmade of hard ceramic, dishwasher and microwave safe, with select pieces oven safe. Stop by Glassworks to see most of the available pieces on display.