April 2023
Friday Fling
Join us for our very first Friday Fling! On Friday, April 28th, the PPP Vendors detailed below will be offering FREE FREIGHT to all PPP Retailers who place an order that day. We are introducing this new initiative to bring you even more savings opportunities with PPP!
Register for our first Friday Fling here and complete our registration form, to obtain a special code that will unlock this offer! Two quick notes – your PPP Discount and net terms will be provided, along with free freight. Special parameters may apply and are detailed HERE.
We hope you will take this opportunity to save even more in 2023 and to support our PPP Vendors!
Avanti Press
BASAN Cord
Beekman 1802
Betty Blu
Bonitas International
Boston International
CRISLU CORPORATION
DM Merchandising
Gifts That Bloom
GooseWaddle, LLC
Guardian Bell
Leanin’ Tree
Mary Meyer
Mimbleball
Santoki LLC
Save the Girls
Savvi by TM International
Sellers Publishing
The Pocket Plus
Toysmith
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Summer Travel Incentives for PPP Retailers
PPP buyer members, shop Atlanta or Las Vegas Market!
Reply now to receive 1 night complimentary hotel*
Atlanta Market at AmericasMart Atlanta
Showrooms: Tuesday, July 11 – Monday, July 17
Temporaries: Wednesday, July 12 – Sunday, July 16
Las Vegas Market at World Market Center
Showrooms: Sunday, July 30 – Thursday, August 3
Temporaries: Sunday, July 30 – Wednesday, August 2
^Register to attend: https://www.atlantamarket.com/Attend/Registration (Atlanta) or https://www.lasvegasmarket.com/Market-Info/Registration-Details (Las Vegas).
^Book your hotel: https://compass.onpeak.com/e/60AGMJL2023HIR/in/category/34986 (Atlanta) or https://book.passkey.com/go/LVMJUL23OneNightComp (Las Vegas).
^Email your OnPeak (Atlanta) or Connections Housing (Las Vegas) confirmation to buyers@imcenters.com no later than June 9 (Atlanta) or June 30, 2023 (Las Vegas).
^To cancel or make changes to your hotel reservation, please log in to your OnPeak reservation or call OnPeak at 800-241-6405 (Atlanta) or click the original Connections Housing link above to “manage your reservation” or call Connections Housing at 702-476-6976 Ext. 4121 (Las Vegas).
*Complimentary night applied between July 10-18 (Atlanta) or 29-4 (Las Vegas), either market (not both). One per buyer member company. Stores within 100-mile radius ineligible. Credit card required for reservation; hotel may charge first night room and tax, late cancel or no-show. Restrictions apply. Non-transferable. Offers may not be combined. Complete rules on request.
Come Say Hello! Morning Coffee with PPP on Thursday, May 18th at 11:30 am EST
We will be starting the morning with our special speakers – Julia Higgins and Marla Marcus with Two’s Company, who will be sharing visual merchandising tips with us bringing the magic of the Two’s Company showrooms to our gift shops. We share a bit more about Julia and Marla below.
Joining us to say hello is Fox Chapel Publishing, Hugimals World, Punchkins, Toysmith, TREND enterprises, Inc. We look forward to meeting with each of these Vendors and learning more about their offerings. Each one is offering a generous giveaway, which you can CHECK OUT HERE. We are also sharing a short one minute video about each brand, so be sure to check out this PAGE. Register here for our May Morning Coffee!
Julia Higgins is the Director of Sales for Two’s Company. She has been working with salespeople and retailers in the gift industry for nearly 20 years. Prior to joining Two’s Company in 2020, Julia lead sales efforts at Corkcicle, the tween lifestyle line iscream and fairtrade focused accessories company Bamboo Trading. She comes from an industry family and developed her passion for the gift industry doing merchandising and sales in Atlanta showrooms while working on her undergraduate and masters degrees at the University of Florida. She is an active member of the Gift Sales Managers Association and serves on the board of the GHTA as Vice President.
Marla Marcus is the Vice President of Creative and Product Management for Two’s Company. She is a multidisciplinary leader with over 20 years of experience inspiring creativity and turning product ideas into reality. Marla began her career at Estée Lauder in Visual Merchandising, and has extensive experience in all areas of product development, design, and marketing. She consistently builds relationships with retailers and salespeople to gain first-hand knowledge to stay current with the retail landscape.
Introducing
a digital feature to introduce you to PPP Vendors before they appear in Network News. Click on each image to watch a short video highlighting the featured line.
Bath Accessories Company, Inc
10% Discount
(510) 785-7985
BATHACCESSORIES.COM
Opening $150 Reorder $150
For nearly 30 years, Bath Accessories Company has been at the forefront of the wellness industry since 1996. Their mission then and today is to offer direct from the source fine bathing and spa accessories that are “Always Stylish, Always Fabulous,” as they like to say it.
BLENDi
10% Discount
(860) 338-7500
BLENDIBLENDER.COM
Opening $210 Reorder $210
Your on-the-go blending solution. Their portable blenders are designed for busy individuals who want to enjoy healthy smoothies, shakes, and more anytime, anywhere. With powerful motors, sleek designs, and durability, BLENDi Blender is your ultimate choice for convenient and efficient blending. Upgrade your blending experience with BLENDi Blender today!
Haute Diggity Dog, LLC
10% Discount
(877) 861-7258
HAUTEDIGGITYDOG.COM
Opening $250 Reorder $100
Haute Diggity Dog parody plush dog toys launched in 2004 and quickly took the pet world by storm! Customers could not live without their Chewy Vuiton, Jimmy Chew, or Starbarks toy. The Haute Diggity Dog line has grown to include bowls, beds, and stylish toys and accessories for your four-legged friend.
Life is Good
10% Discount
(888) 339-2987
LIFEISGOOD.COM
Opening $250 Reorder $150
Since 1994, Life is Good has helped spread the power of optimism through well-crafted apparel and accessories designed to spark connections and bring people together—while donating 10% of net profits to help 1 million kids in need a year.
Mila Wholesale
10% Discount
(702) 685-3730
MILAWHOLESALE.COM
Opening $100 Reorder $100
Owners Mark and Sam formed Mila Wholesale out of a garage in 2010. Since then, the company has scaled into a recognized business with a team of talented individuals. Mila Wholesale spends countless hours researching products, finding market niches to satisfy the huge demand for lifestyle accessories and novelty items.
molly&you
10% Discount
(888) 552-9768
MOLLY-YOU.COM
Opening $150 Reorder $150
molly&you® is a small woman-owned brand based out of Iowa, specializing in dry beer bread, dip, mug cake, and overnight oat mixes. Everything is made in the USA. Their products require one or two additional ingredients and are quick, easy, and delicious. With three beautiful full-color corrugated displays, the entire line is sure to grab the attention of your valued customers!
Snuggle Puppy HERO
10% Discount
(800) 463-4107
SNUGGLEPUPPY.COM
Opening $250 Reorder $250
Snuggle Puppy provides comfort for your entire family. For 25 years, Snuggle Puppy® has helped millions of animals. During this time, we’ve also heard of Snuggle Puppy helping kids too. From here, Snuggle Puppy HERO® took flight- designed for kids with special features and ready for a child’s next adventure!
Member to Member Networking
What are some of the KPIs (Key Performance Indicator’s) that you are being asked to track? It needs to be something that does not require an explanation and is not labor intensive to get. The POS system I have is TAM.
Fran Trouskie, Tampa General Hospital – TGH Auxiliary WHARF Gift Shop
Vendor Profile
Mobi
10% Discount
(866) 765-6624
PLAYMOBI.COM
Opening 1 cases Reorder 1 cases
Mobi is known for its quirky, unique toys and games that are thoughtfully crafted and designed by a team of doctors, therapists, parents and children. Their products are wonderful additions to any gift and hospital shop looking to carry high-quality, fun and eye-catching items!
Buzz Worthy Giveaway
BroadStreet Publishing Group
20% Discount
(952) 300-6250
BROADSTREETPUBLISHING.COM
Opening $0 Reorder $0
Giveaway 1:
Winner receives BroadStreet Publishing Groups top-selling titles related to mental health and general well-being. These are some of their very bestsellers across all categories. Winner will receive a total of 16 products:
(2) Loved Baby
(2) Prayers & Promises for Depression and Anxiety
(3) 365 Days of Prayer for Depression and Anxiety
(3) Dear Anxiety, Let’s Break Up
(2) Lord, It’s Me Again (faux)
(2) Grace to Grow
(2) Be Still and Take a Bubble Bath
Wholesale Value: $105.50 Retail Value: $263.84
Giveaway 2:
Winner receives BroadStreet Publishing Groups bestsellers across all categories. Winner will receive a total of 23 products:
Daily Strength for Women – 2 copies
Daily Strength for Men – 2 copies
365 Days of Kindness – 2 copies
Best Jokes Ever – 3 copies
A Little God Time for Kids – 2 copies
Who Do You See When You Look at Me? – 2 copies
A Tale of Two Biddies – 2 copies
Barn Quilts – 2 copies
365 Days of Prayer for Women – 2 copies
Prayers & Promises for Grandmas – 2 copies
