Reps Are Local Too

Reps Are Local Too webinar #7 turned AI from overwhelming to actionable. It’s not about replacing reps, it’s about moving faster, following up smarter, and showing up more prepared.

Big shift: order-taker → trusted advisor

Missed it? The full recording is live on our website.

Everyone’s talking about AI right now…and if you’re sitting there like “am I supposed to be using this already?” You’re not alone.

The good news is you don’t have to figure it out by yourself. We’re breaking it down in a way that actually makes sense for your business - with real takeaways from SE Marketplace Sales Rep - Amelia (Mia) Rodgers-Nunez

Join us on April 2 - RSVP Here - https://www.repsarelocaltoo.com/event-details/rep-webinar-7-ai-what-do-i-do-now

Feeling overwhelmed by all the AI conversations happening right now? You’re not alone and that’s exactly why we’re excited to have Amelia (Mia) Rodgers-Nunez of SE Marketplace joining us for our next Reps Are Local Too Rep Webinar.

Mia is cutting through the noise and sharing real, tangible ways she’s using AI in her day-to-day business.

If you’ve been wondering where to start, what’s useful, or how to make AI feel less intimidating, this conversation is for you.

📅 Thursday, April 2
🕓 4:00 PM PDT | 7:00 PM EDT
Sign up here: https://www.repsarelocaltoo.com/event-details/rep-webinar-7-ai-what-do-i-do-now

It’s Love My Retailer Week 💚 and today we’re celebrating another group of incredible stores who make this industry what it is - thoughtful, community-driven, and full of heart.

✨ Patina – Twin Cities Metro, Minnesota
✨ Leon & Lulu – Clawson, Michigan
✨ The Paper Place – Scottsdale, Arizona
✨ Why Hello Modern Home – Scottsdale, Arizona
✨ Red Pineapple – Honolulu, Hawaii
✨ Mill District General Store – North Amherst, Massachusetts
✨ Daisy’s Mercantile – Alameda, California

From neighborhood main streets to island storefronts, these retailers create spaces where people gather, discover, and connect. They curate with intention, support their communities, and show up every single day for their customers.

We are so grateful for all retailers - big and small - who pour their hearts into what they do.

How are you celebrating retailers this week? 💚

It’s Love My Retailer Week 💚 and today we’re celebrating a few of the incredible stores that make what we do so meaningful every single day.

The Horseshoe Crab – Savannah, Georgia
ZINNIA – Mount Pleasant, South Carolina
Kanvas Day Spa & Boutique – Tallahassee, Florida
The Perennial Gardener – Fort Collins, Colorado
Rhodes Boutique – Charleston, South Carolina
The Fancy Pheasant – Savannah, Georgia
Wilford & Lee – Ft. Myers, Florida

We are so grateful for all of the retailers out there - big and small who pour heart into their communities!

What are you doing to celebrate retailers this week?!

This week kicks off one of our three signature weeks - Love My Retailers Week!

A reminder that appreciation doesn’t have to be complicated or selective. It’s about showing up, saying thank you, and letting all retailers know they matter.
Because in the end, it’s not about promotions or perks - it’s about relationships & a little appreciation, goes a long way!

Thank you to Tracey Love for sharing a bit of appreciation you do for your retailers!

Today we’re sharing just a few of the many retailers we’re grateful for 💚 These shoutouts are simply examples of the incredible stores reps get to work with every day.

The heart of Share the Love Week is all about showing appreciation for their retailers - near, far, big, small.

So send a text. Tag a store. Call an account you love. This week is about celebrating all retailers who make our industry so special!

Share The Love Week for Retailers is HERE and we’re kicking things off by celebrating a few of the incredible local shops!

💚 Today’s Retailer Shout-Outs:
• — South Philly, Chestnut Hill & Collingswood
• Gift Emporium — Brooklyn, NY
• Juleps Shop — Sugar Hill, GA
• — Moultrie, GA
• — Mount Pleasant, SC
• — Medina, OH
• — Coeur d’Alene, ID

These are the shops that show up for their customers, their communities, and this industry!

👉 Who should we shout out tomorrow?
Tag a retailer you love, drop their name below, or send us a DM - we’re sharing the love all week long!

Share The Love Week for Retailers is HERE! This week is all about celebrating the local shops that keep our communities and industry vibrant.

From reviews to reposts to shopping small - every action matters. Swipe for simple ways to show some love 💚 Tag a retailer you appreciate and help us spread it.

Love My Retailers Week is almost here!

Next week (Feb 23–March 1), we’re celebrating the independent retailers who show up every day with creativity, commitment, and heart for their communities. These shops are the backbone of our industry and we’re so grateful to work alongside you.

Shop local. Order local. Support the people who make it all happen.

We’re excited to introduce Share the Love Weeks, an industry-wide initiative created to celebrate the relationships that truly power the gift, home, and toy industry.

In 2026, we’ll be spotlighting three dedicated weeks to recognize retailers, vendors, and sales reps. The partnerships that keep this industry strong, connected, and human.

📍 Love My Retailers Week: Feb 26 – March 1
📍 Love My Vendors Week: May 4 – 10
📍 Love My Reps Week: Aug 10 – 16

Because when we shop local and order local, we’re supporting the people behind the business.

Read more about Share the Love in Stationery Trends below - https://lnkd.in/gk72nZyS