April 2019
Summer Market Season 2019
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: June 19 – 25, 2019. Learn More and Download Forms>
AmericasMart and Las Vegas Market
The AmericasMart in Atlanta, GA and Las Vegas Market in Las Vegas, NV encourage our Retail Members to contact them regarding their varied travel incentive offerings. Please note these are made at the discretion and generosity of the Markets.
AmericasMart: Sarah Ann Hilton, Director, Retail Services, at 404.220.2433 or via email at shilton@americasmart.com
Las Vegas Market: Sarah Schuetz, Senior Retail Relations Manager at (608) 712-8998 or via email at SSchuetz@imcenters.com
Networking Submission
We are wondering what other hospitals are planning for sales goals for 2019. Percent of Increases/Decreases? Stronger/weaker categories? Linda Leary, Rochester General Hospital Twig Gift Shop, Rochester, NY. Reply
Network News
Our April Issue
Smart Retailing Post
We are excited to introduce a new online series. We will be sharing new posts under Smart Retailing – to help you learn more about PPP Vendor Partners. This is a great way to discover NEW lines, dig a little deeper into why these lines are special, explore savings opportunities and support our Vendor Partners!
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National Survey Results
We are busily compiling all the data from our 2019 Survey of Hospital Gift Shops, but wanted to share a sneak peek at some of the results based on our respondent’s feedback. We will continue to release the results of the National Survey in coming weeks.
Average Hospital Employee Count: 2637
Average Bed Size: 309
85% of Respondents indicate their Hospital Gift Shop has a Paid Manager
Point of Sale Systems: 79% of Respondents utilize a POS System.
The Top Five POS Systems:
#1 Counterpoint with 21%
#2 ARBA with 13%
#3 MM Hayes with 8%
#4 Micros/CBORD 6%
#5 Keystroke 5%
How Respondents Prefer to Place Orders:
54% place orders online
65% place orders with local reps
21% place orders via phone/fax
*Note most respondents indicated they place orders in a myriad of ways.
Travel to Gift Market:
91% of Respondents attend a Gift Market
44% Attend Market Twice a Year
41% Attend Market Annually
14% Attend a Market Three Times a Year
Attendance by Market:
55% of Respondents Attend the AmericasMart in Atlanta, GA
25% Attend the Las Vegas Market
14% Attend the Dallas Market Center
12% Attend the Columbus Gift Mart
7% Attend the Minneapolis Market
6% Attend the Philadelphia Market
Attendance by Season:
60% Attend Market in the Winter
23% Attend Market in the Summer
17% Attend Market in Both Seasons
Introducing
GooseWaddle , 10% Discount, (252) 317-0578, GOOSEWADDLE.COM, Opening $250 Reorder $100
GooseWaddle: A unique little line with luxuriously soft baby blankets, blankies, teethers and simply adorable plush toys to keep that special little one cozy and comforted. They strive for the perfect ooh-ahh gift! Help spread the love, with each blanket purchased a blanket is donated to a child-in-need. Love.Hug.Repeat.
Groove Life, 10% Discount, (615) 933-7791,GROOVELIFE.COM, Opening $300 Reorder $45
Groove Life strives to create high quality and functional products. They are known for having the world’s first breathable, medical-grade silicone rings with an unlimited warranty. Their unique and innovative Groove technology prevents moisture from being trapped under your ring while maintaining safety and comfortability.
Kitchen Innovations Inc., 10% Discount, (844) 544-9325, KITCHENINNOVATIONSINC.COM, Opening $200 Reorder $200
Kitchen Innovations brings function, durability and innovation together with beautiful designs to create kitchen tools, gadgets and gifting items. Every Kitchen Innovations and ZEAL product is made with the highest quality materials, including 18/8 stainless steel and 100% premium European grade silicone that will stand up in any kitchen.
Madd Capp Games and Puzzles, 10% Discount, (855) 246-6233, MADDCAPPGAMES.COM, Opening $180 Reorder $180
Madd Capp’s unique checkers, card games, and award-winning animal- and head-shaped jigsaws add a new twist to the old classics! Choose from 33 Madd Capp Puzzles in three categories: 100-piece Jrs., 300-piece minis, and 550-700 piece poster-size puzzles – “a good low-tech way to hang out,” according to O:The Oprah Magazine!
Petunia LLC, 10% Discount, (877) 773-8864, PETUNIA.COM, Opening $600 Reorder $250
At Petunia Pickle Bottom, they bring fearless style and sophistication to modern motherhood. From backpacks and shoulder bags, to travel bags, satchels and totes, Petunia Pickle Bottom diaper bags are well-crafted, clever and ready for any outing, from baby to beyond.
Thank you for supporting our Hospital Gift Shop Community!
