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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Last week, we talked about the power of advertising and how Dietrich Mateschitz, the co-founder of Red Bull, wielded it by sponsoring Mini Coopers, fringe sporting events, and Formula 1 races. Advertising makes a statement and helps people change their minds—specifically to make a purchase. There are people who do similar things in order to change society. We often call them activists. Activists and advertisers possess a similar skill set. In 1950, Ian Hamilton stole a stone slap ...
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142 of our retailers are using a sales program called Bridge. A store uses Bridge to more easily sell our products. I think Bridge would be a good fit for your business, too. I’m writing to invite you to join us on Bridge.
Bonus: Join us on Bridge by next Friday, May 6th, and Skyros Designs will give you a $200 shopping credit with us.
Retailers that use Bridge report selling 18% more. In fact, our best ...
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Offering products that make people smile is a winning strategy. RetailDive shares that leading shoe brands Vans and Adidas are running with this strategy. Adidas recently offered Lego and Meissen shoes, and Vans offers shoes inspired by local businesses from across the country.
The sales of these shoes can be minimal, yet the effort is a marketing gold because its gets free press mentions and this helps the brand's halo.
Vans' Zabars shoes are part of a larger Vans campaign that ...
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March 29, 2018
March 29, 2018
FOR VIETRI SALES REPS
Youβre Invited: Special Webinar for Sales Reps
More than 100+ indie stores are synced with Vietri on Bridge. Why? Join us and find out. Vietri and Bridge will be hosting two informational webinars.
Please pick your time: Monday, May 7th at 1 pm EST or Tuesday, May 8th at 10 am EST
Please RSVP and we'll send you an access link.
Background Customers are flocking online--but many stores donβt have websites that are ready for these customers. We have a solution for these stores. Bridge ...
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July 18, 2017
July 18, 2017
It was great having the opportunity to meet Alison Evans, designer of Ae Ceramics. Her hand made oyster designs are perfect for Gulf Coast entertaining.
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May 4, 2015
May 4, 2015
Kenzy Gifts and Decor had the absolute pleasure of designing the tablescapes for one of the homes in the Junior League of Evanston North Shore Kitchen Tour in Winnetka, Illinois !! Bring in your Home Tour Ticket book to Kenzy in the Westfield Hawthorn Mall, or stop in and say "We Loved your Table Designs on the Home Tour" and Receive 20% of any item of your choice. Accepted at both locations, In Downtown Highland Park in the Renaissance Place Shopping Center and in Vernon Hills, Illinois in the...
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April 22, 2015
April 22, 2015
Spring Treads in Tabletop By Y. Mekki https://www.kenzygifts.com/ With Spring finally in the air , and the cold weather a faint memory. We look toward Spring and Summer with anticipation, waiting for Spring Flowers to Bloom and our Tulips to appear so we can make the transition to Summer. With that it mind , natural colors of the season are always inspiration for Spring Trends in Tabletop and home accents. Go colorful with pinks, greens, yellows and vibrant spring colors. Don't be afraid to mix ...
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