Client News Releases
March 2009
Trending Up Or Down?
Personalized: The category is up for 48% of retailers, even for another 20%.
“Anything monogrammed is selling,” notes a Georgia store owner, citing paper coasters from
Marc Polish (609) 823-7661. Others point to strong sales of the jewelry category, with a Michigan retailer
giving high marks to
Center Court Direct.
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"Sasha Obama starts new trend-- Uglydolls"
January 6th: David Shuster explains in the Briefing Room
"Sasha Obama started at a new school on Monday with a very hip accessory known as an "Uglydoll", "...see video by MSNBC.com
  
Obama girls start school with photographers in tow
January 5, 2009
WASHINGTON (AP) — President-elect Barack Obama's two daughters were whisked into their new schools on Monday past a line of waiting photographers.
If custom is any guide, the news media will keep their distance now that they have captured 10-year-old Malia in her puffy pink jacket and 7-year-old Sasha with her pigtails, pink camouflage backpack and turquoise Uglydoll. more...
LINEWORKS STARTS REWARDS
As Featured In Giftware News, December 2008
The Lineworks Family is proud to be the industry's first sales agency to annouce a points program that rewards customers for every order placed.
Effective November 1, "Lineworks Rewards" allows customers to earn reward points that can be exchanged for a wide selection of gifts including DVD's, electronics, and even a trip to Paris.
"Lineworks Rewards is a great way for us to thank our customers for their loyalty and support" says Kelly Gunn, Lineworks COO. "What a great way for them to earn points on purchases they would have to make anyway."
The Lineworks Family has territory consultants throughout 24 states, providing sales and marketing expertise to vendors and retailers throughout the gift, garden and home decor markets. They partner with vendors to represent their product lines and to deliver outstanding consulting services to nearly 50,000 retailers.
December/January 2009 issue
Under TipsNTrends.com - Mom Stuff, Parenting Magazine talks about The Box Girls. "Create A Memborable Holiday!! Family Dinner and Christmas Box of Questions are the perfect games to create memorable conversations and reconnect with fun thought-provoking questions." see more...
Obama Win Could Spur Holiday Sales
Retail Group Says Spending, Consumer Confidence Likely to Increase Due to Election
By Natalie Zmuda
Published: November 05, 2008
NEW YORK (AdAge.com) -- Can Barack Obama save Christmas?
In a survey by the International Council of Shopping Centers and Goldman Sachs, 8% of respondents said they are likely to increase holiday spending, thanks to the historic election of Sen. Obama to the White House. By contrast, only 5% said they would have increased spending if Sen. John McCain had been elected.
While Michael Niemira, director-research at ICSC, admits those figures don't represent the bulk of consumers, he said it still offers a reason for optimism. "It does say on the margin that getting the election behind us will help," he said. "Now things may change, and that's what we're counting on, even if it's in the margin." more...
Virtual Worlds News
10Vox Announces KooKeys and Tracksters Toys and Worlds
10Vox Entertainment announced today two new virtual worlds and online games with toy tie-ins, KooKeys and Tracksters. KooKeys is already online and Tracksters has a teaser trailer up, but the toys won't be available at retail until this fall, with a MSRP of $15. One hook, according to the company, is that the two "are the world’s first multi-lingual product-based MMOG’s." I'm not sure if that's entirely true, but it may be splitting hairs. I haven't seen it in action, but the company says that KooKeys will work on a canned chat system with a translator to let them communicated with kids around the world. (more...)
Check out the Tracksters trailer...see them in action!
Magnet Works Ltd. introduces Double-Sided Standard Flags with messages readable from both sides!
Made with the same exclusive SolarSilk, a polyester for which BreezeArt flags are known, these 6 new designs are part of the 32 NEW Collections featuring BreezeArt flags, MailWraps magnetic mailbox covers, Yard DeSigns magnetic yard art and MatMates outdoor mats.
MAD by Design~
According to GiftBeat magazine (August 2008 issue): "The patent leather trend is coming on strong for fall...Mad By Design (877) 623-2247 joins the trend with it's "Mad Gloss" collection, featuring a mix of patent leather fashion accessories, from large totes to duffles to satchels. Cost range: $24-$36. Each bag includes multiple pockets and compartments inside. Wallets are also offered, with costs from $12-$14.
Half The Sky~
Check out the honorable mentions & different articles from Gift & Dec, Wearables, WSA Today, The Environmental Magazine and Beverly Hills Design & Life. Whether the story is about Retail Trends, Going Green, or What's Hot with Celebrities~ All are talking about Half The Sky. (see attached) http://halftheskydesigns.com/news.php
The Gift Wrap Company ~
Summer parties are the best, and celebrating during these clear sunny days calls for one thing…bright and stylish tableware!!! Check out our Rosanna Fleur tableware collection featured in August’s All You. magazine
The caption reads…
“Just becase your are outside doesn’t mean the party has to be picnic style casual. Here’s how to make your next get-together more memorable: Create an attractive table…choose pretty servingware.”
There is nothing prettier than our Rosanna collection tableware, and what a perfect way to add elegance to your next outside summer party.
The Gift Wrap Company ~ Pepperpot
Our very own Carters Felt Dinosaur record book!
This collection fits perfectly into their Baby Market story, with the blurb reading…
“Here’s another item making a splash across different markets, but is especially well suited to the baby market. This felt covered book from Pepperpot, also features stitching for a handmade feel.”
With birth rates climbing, our baby Pepperpot collections will always be popular! Our Carters baby assortments are oh sooooooo adorable, and are a classic complement to any nursery décor.
Click Here to find out what O’s (Oprah’s) Beauty Team said about Pacifica.
The Gift Wrap Company~ Gift & Dec/June 2008 "Although a gift doesn't necessarily have to be wrapped when given, it is the wrapping that turns it into something special. Click Here to read more...
Under "Simple Living" in Gift & Dec/June 2008 issue: Pepperpot's fun & functional travel accessories help make travel fashionable! Click Here to read more...
Look who is featured in Stationery Trends Magazine (August issue)!
Sprout for Joy! Gently Spoken Sprouts New Magnets for Christians
May 20, 2008
Anoka, Minn. -- Gently Spoken, a leading publishing company dedicated to providing a source of encouragement and inspiration, introduces its new Sproutables™ magnets for Christians. This new collection offers some of the Bible's most loved and cherished passages, expressing faith, hope, peace, joy and thanksgiving. The growing collection features twelve favorite verses, beautifully scripted and accented with bright, colorful borders. (more)
Gently Spoken Introduces Inspirational Products For a Cure
New "Eat Your Peas for the Cure" gift book and Sweet Peas of Inspiration can offer courage and comfort
 Anoka, Minn. -- Gently Spoken introduces Eat Your Peas for the Cure, the latest addition to the Eat Your Peas Collection by publisher, author, and motivational speaker Cheryl Karpen. Inspired by family and friends in her own life struggling with cancer, Karpen reaches out to an audience she is personally familiar with, supporting them and encouraging them with nutrition for the soul. (more)
Gently Spoken introduces Sweet Peas of Inspiration
Nutrition for the soul offered in pea-shaped doses
May 20, 2008
Anoka, Minn. -- Mama always said, "Eat your peas!" And, most people know that "mama is always right!" Gently Spoken takes these wise words to heart, offering nutrients for the soul in fun, heartfelt doses. From the creators of the wildly successful Eat Your Peas gift book series comes a new way to get the recommended daily serving of encouragement and laughter. Sweet Peas of Inspiration is a colorful "can of peas" brimming with love and good cheer, containing 31 pea-shaped affirmation cards that will nourish your heart and soul. (more)
Carson Home Accents Features a Strong Range of New Ideas with June Introduction
FREEPORT, PA - This 39-year veteran of the industry continues its aggressive plan of bringing over 300 fresh, creative designs to market each cycle. Their upcoming June 2008 catalog will be mailed to customers in late May. Carson Home Accents is well known for their market-leading wind chimes and outdoor accessories. They continue to develop exciting new styles and designs in these categories. New growth has been the result of combining new ideas, new materials and finishes, quality construction and competitive price points. One of their free display programs very well could be an easy first step to helping you create new retail revenue, strong sales per square foot and above average margins. (more)
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