September 2017
POS System Survey
Participate in our POS System Survey; results will be shared in PULSE. Responses are anonymous. http://survey.constantcontact.com/survey/a07eemb0uwgj7ro0q03/start
Winter Market 2018
Our Annual Event at the AmericasMart in Atlanta, GA
We are pleased to share that our Event will be hosted on FRIDAY, January 12, 2018.
Breakfast: 8:30 a.m. Order Writing Event: 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Lunch: 12:00 p.m. Location: TBA
Travel Incentives from the AmericasMart & the Dallas Market Center
ATLANTA INTERNATIONAL GIFT & HOME SHOW
January 9-16, 2018 at the AmericasMart, Atlanta, GA www.americasmart.com
We have a custom package to help you take advantage of all AmericasMart has to offer:
- To offset your travel expense, AmericasMart is offering a one-night complimentary stay at a participating Atlanta hotel. A special rate is also available for additional nights. Please remember, complimentary nights cannot be combined with any other offers. Limit one complimentary night per retail corporation.
- This is an exclusive opportunity with a limited quantity of hotel rooms available on a first-come, first-served basis. Complete the form below and fax it to Sarah Ann Hilton at 678.686.5112 by November 1, 2017. If you have questions or need additional information, please contact Sarah at shilton@americasmart.com
- DOWNLOAD FORM HERE
DALLAS TOTAL HOME & GIFT MARKET
Total Home & Gift Market is the premier destination for connecting retailers and manufacturers in gifts, gourmet, housewares, home décor, accessories and lighting. Dallas not only delivers more, but more of what matters. In addition to permanent showrooms, The Temps provide hundreds of additional unique resources across all product categories.
PPP Members Receive 2 Complimentary Hotel Nights To Attend Dallas’ Total Home & Gift Market: January 17-23, 2018
Additional nights or rooms may be purchased at the above rates + tax per night. One offer per company & valid for addressee company only. Limited availability Reserve today!
TO ACCEPT: Fax or email completed forms to Meredith King at 214-710-2158 or mking@mcmcmail.com Have questions about this offer or about Dallas Market? Call Meredith 214-710-2158
Network News
September Vendor Listing
Our September Vendor Listing is now available for DOWNLOAD. Alternatively, bookmark THIS PAGE and refer to it often for the most current listing of PPP Vendors and direct links to their websites. Make sure you know what lines are offering you discounts and keep on top of the newest Vendors to join our community.
Smart Retailing Post
Simple gift wrapping is trending. Think brown paper packages accented with natural elements, such as sprigs of greenery. Last minute gifts can still look special with a simple brown bag, stamp and small flourish. We have compiled a few of our favorite looks to share here.
Member Networking: 3 Questions
Question: Have any other hospital gift shops done a grand reopening of their shop? What feedback can they offer?
Question: Can you recommend a Vendor that offers quality slat wall?
Question: What POS System do you recommend? What do you look for in a POS System?
Please SHARE your thoughts with us.
Fresh Picks for September
In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness coming up in October….
This painterly silk scarf will lift spirits whenever it is worn. What better gift for a friend, in need of a bit of glamour?
Live Love Hope by Heavenly Woods – Pavilion’s decorative figurines are palpably sturdy, intricate, and hand-painted. The quality is in the fine attention to every detail.
When you’re looking for hope . . . turn to women who have survived. In 25 essays, notable women write with moving candor about how they faced cancer without letting it conquer their spirits.
2 Year Pocket Calendar that celebrates life! Love – Strength – Hope. SURVIVOR. Printed on recycled paper with 30% post-consumer waste and proudly made in the U.S.A.
Thank you for supporting the Markets and Vendors that support our Community of Hospital Gift Shops!
