October 2024
October Highlights and Exciting Announcements!
As we dive into the fall season, there’s so much happening for our PPP Retail Members! Be sure not to miss the latest Network News—our October/November issue is packed with valuable insights and updates you won’t want to miss.
We’re excited to share fantastic TRAVEL INCENTIVES for the Dallas, Atlanta, and Las Vegas Markets, offering great opportunities to connect with industry leaders. Plus, we’re thrilled to introduce two new PPP Vendors: Lifeforce Glass and Liventi Inc. Don’t miss our EXCLUSIVE VIDEOS where we showcase each line and what they bring to our community.
Be sure to catch Morning Coffee on our video channel, and don’t miss out on Buzz Worthy, an exciting giveaway featuring My Fair Ellie. Your active engagement is vital to everything we do and bring—it’s what drives results for our vendors and helps build the long-term relationships we all value.
We’re also spotlighting Blendi in our latest VENDOR PROFILE, where you’ll learn more about this exciting new addition to PPP.
Finally, don’t forget to REGISTER EARLY for our upcoming event in Atlanta—your early registration really helps us plan an unforgettable experience!
Let’s continue supporting each other and make this season one to remember!
Introducing…
a digital feature to introduce you to PPP Vendors before they appear in Network News. Click on the logo to watch a short video highlighting the featured line.
Lifeforce Glass
10% Discount
(800) 828-3870
LIFEFORCEGLASS.COM
Opening $125 Reorder $125
Lifeforce Glass is an inspirational gift wholesale supplier, offering unique glass stones, magnets, plaques, bookmarks and more. Each item includes motivational text or imagery to capture the recipient’s attention. Their products are popular in healthcare facilities, museum and hospital gift shops, and many other retail settings.
Liventi Inc
10% Discount
(844) 548-3684
WHOLESALE.LIVENTI.US
Opening $250 Reorder $150
Piero Liventi offers an exciting range of vibrant colors and superior-quality products, from adorable baby accessories to fashionable everyday jewelry and comfortable socks for all ages. They are the House of the Boogie Toes the rattle socks everyone loves. They have something special for everyone. Their unique items make fantastic gifts for every occasion.
October Buzz Worthy: Featuring My Fair Ellie
My Fair Ellie
10% Discount
(573) 469-3630
MYFAIRELLIE.COM
Opening $100 Reorder $50
My Fair Ellie is a nurse owned, women operated, business creating interchangeable badge reels for healthcare workers, teachers, and more! Their variety of creative, relevant designs leaves your customers coming back to your gift shop for more.
Giveaway: Two winners will receive a $100 wholesale credit towards a future order with My Fair Ellie!
Vendor Profile: Blendi
BLENDi
10% Discount
(860) 338-7500
BLENDIBLENDER.COM
Opening $210 Reorder $210
From a college dorm in 2016 to one of the world’s top portable blenders found in thousands of homes; BLENDi is the leader in portable blender innovation. Blend whenever, wherever with the touch of a button and no cords. No more clumpy mixes, congealed smoothies, and settling for unhealthy meals. Mix protein powders, chop frozen fruit, and even crush ice. When you’re done, fully convert it into a functional water bottle that can be easily transported. Fits in any bag or purse! What sets BLENDi apart from other portable blenders is that BLENDi gives you additional pieces. The water bottle conversion and blade cover come together to form a travel container to transport, fruit, powders, etc. No other company has this!
Save the Date: Annual PPP Event at AmericasMart – January 16th, 2025
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We are thrilled to invite you to the annual PPP Event in Atlanta, in partnership with AmericasMart, on Thursday, January 16th, 2025. This exclusive event for PPP Retail Members will kick off at 8:30 a.m. with a delightful complimentary breakfast, offering a wonderful opportunity to connect with fellow hospital and pharmacy gift shop managers and industry peers.
The Vendor Writing Floor opens promptly at 9:00 a.m., where you’ll have access to an exceptional lineup of vendors, many of whom are offering an additional 5% discount during the January Market—providing fantastic savings on your purchases.
Your participation not only supports Purchasing Power Plus but also strengthens our retail community. It’s a day dedicated to building connections, discovering great products, and maximizing your market experience.
Here are the details:
- Date: Thursday, January 16th, 2025
- Time: 8:30 a.m. – Noon
- Location: B1 – Floor 8 – East Hall
- Vendor Writing Floor: Opens at 9:00 a.m.
- Complimentary breakfast provided
We look forward to seeing you at this integral community event. Your attendance and support make it all possible!
Dallas Market Travel Incentive
Time to plan your trip to attend our January 8 – 14, 2025 Dallas Total Home & Gift Market. As a valued retailer, the Dallas Market Center would like to offer you 2 complimentary nights to attend this market.
The offer is first come first serve and the deadline is December 6th or until sold out. See it first, buy it first in Dallas!
Comp nights are not calculated in the running total but will be noted on your confirmation.
Credit cards are not charged at the time of booking.
Need to book additional rooms? Use this link to book a companion room Companion Room Link
Additional rooms will be at your expense.
**See important details and instructions below**
- The link can only be used based on the initial offer and cannot be combined or shared.
- Stores within 50-mile radius ineligible.
- Your confirmation will state the room nights covered by DMC and the additional nights at your expense.
- If you don’t receive your hotel confirmation within 12 hours, make sure to search your email folders for: Connections Housing, the Official Dallas Market Housing Agency <info@cvent.com>
- Need to make changes? Call Connections Housing at 214-744-7444, option 2.
- Cancel policy is listed on the hotel confirmation to avoid a 1 night charge of room and tax to the credit card provided. The charge is from the Hotel, not DMC.
- REMINDER: The deadline to take advantage of this incentive offer is December 6th or until sold out.
PPP Retail Member Buyers, shop Atlanta Market or Las Vegas Market!
Book now using the links provided below to receive 1-night complimentary hotel*
Market Dates:
Atlanta Market at AmericasMart Atlanta
Showrooms: Tuesday, January 14 – Monday, January 20, 2025
Temporaries: Wednesday, January 15 – Sunday, January 19
Las Vegas Market at World Market Center
Showrooms: Sunday, January 26 – Thursday, January 30, 2025
Temporaries: Sunday, January 26 – Wednesday, January 29
Market Registration Links:
Click the link below to register for the Atlanta Market: HTTPS://WWW.ATLANTAMARKET.COM/ATTEND/REGISTRATION
Click the link below to register for the Las Vegas Market: https://www.lasvegasmarket.com/Market-Info/Registration-Details
Hotel Booking Links:
Click the link below to Book your hotel for the Atlanta Market: https://compass.onpeak.com/e/60AGM2025HIR/in/category/38354
Click the link below to Book your hotel for the Las Vegas Market: HTTPS://BOOK.PASSKEY.COM/GO/LVMJAN25ONENIGHTCOMP
Please note to be eligible for the Atlanta and Las Vegas Travel Incentives you must:
- Email your OnPeak Atlanta or Connections Housing Las Vegas Hotel Confirmation Email to buyers@andmore.com no later than Dec. 5 (Atlanta) or Dec. 19, 2024 (Las Vegas).
- You Must provide your PPP Retail Store Number in the email as well.
Contact Information for Hotel Reservations:
- OnPeak Contact (Atlanta): 800-241-6405
- Connections Housing Contact (Las Vegas): 702-476-6976 ext. 4121
Deadline for Hotel Confirmations:
- Atlanta: December 5, 2024
- Las Vegas: December 19, 2024
Complimentary Hotel Nights:
- Atlanta Market: January 13-21, 2025
- Las Vegas Market: January 25-31, 2025
Cancellation Policy: To cancel or make changes to your 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 January 13-21 (Atlanta) or January 25-31, 2025 (Las Vegas), either market (not both). One/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.
