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95 & SUNNY (20% + free shipping) nail files are

guaranteed to never wear out. They can be used on

both natural and artificial nails and won’t harm or tear delicate skin. The washable files are safe for diabetics and babies. Medium Size

$3.50 - $4.00 (480) 883-3709 www.95andsunny.com

Birthdays should always be a happy occasion and DESIGN DESIGN’S (10%) Happy gift wrap will get things rolling. This colorful all-over HAPPY pattern printed on holographic foil paper will put a smile on any gift recipient. SRP $5.50 (800) 334-3348 www.designdesign.us

Attach any of the available buttons to create your look with

OUTSIDE THE BOX (10%) badge reels and buttons. Buttons

include a Velcro branded fastener for easy attachment. Badge

Reels $1.75 - $2.50 Buttons $2.00 - $3.25 (800) 977-4704 www.

buybadgereels.com

BOREALIS PRESS (10%) cards and gifts will be smile central in your

store. They’re funny, thoughtful and timeless, with a sentiment for any

occasion. Made in USA and 100% exchangeable so you always have the perfect assortment. SRP $3.50 (800)

669-6845 www.borealispress.net

Decorative pillows from C&F ENTERPRISES (10% ex

bedding & Elisabeth York) are the perfect home accent for indoor

and outdoor decor. The 10” x 10” cotton pillow is embroidered

with brightness and joy. I Was Made For Sunny Days Pillow

$6.50 (888) 889-9868 www.cnfei.com

The ultimate guide from CQ PRODUCTS (10%) teaches you to create homemade slimes, gaks and goops. With just a few simple ingredients, a colorful variety of

slimy, bouncy and oozing mixtures can be concocted for hours of fun. SRP $12.00 (800) 887-4445 www.cqbookstore.com

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Light inspiration and common-sense axioms offer a delightful backdrop for journaling by Ellie Claire for WORTHY PUBLISHING (10%). Fill it with the things you love, prayers for work or family, and words of gratitude. SRP $14.99 (800) 877-4443 www.worthypublishing.com

The Sweet Chickadee Bird necklace in sterling silver is adorned with pacific opal Swarovski Crystal Elements from SOSIE DESIGNS JEWELRY (10%). This cute and quirky necklace is a bold way to make a clever fashion statement. $15.00 (888) 778-2458 www.sosiedesigns.com

This stunning floral handbag is the perfect way to welcome the warm weather and lazy days! PASSION’S (10%) floral stems embroidered zip top shoulder bag include a back zipper pocket and multiple interior compartments. $25.00 (855) 880-4598 www.passionnyc.com

You can practically hear the birds chirping on this lightweight scarf from RED CARPET STUDIOS (5%). This classic scarf will bring the music to any wardrobe

and complement everyday looks with style and flair. $5.00 (877) 985-0405 www.rcsgifts.com

City Shades by NYS COLLECTION EYEWEAR (10%) is an eyewear manufacturing and wholesale

company specializing in high-quality readers, sunglasses, and accessories. Fashionable, quality

eyewear your customers will love. $10.00 (800)430-4211 www.CityShades.net

Girls will love the Sweet Shop scented charm necklaces from ZORBITZ (10%). Each of the 16” necklaces is packaged on

a matching card with recipe inside. Ice cream, lollipop, donut, s’ mores, cupcake and cookie charm styles available. $2.00

(866) 967-2489 www.zorbitz.net

PERIWINKLE BY BARLOW 10% Discount | (800) 654-6074 | www.periwinklebybarlow.com

Opening $150 Reorder $100

PERIWINKLE: a leader in the jewelry and accessory market for more than 15 years. Consistently ranked by giftBEAT as one of the top five best retailing lines in the

country by retailers, introducing two catalogs a year, with over 800 new products. Products are UPC labeled with retail price and orders ship in 24 hours.

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GLASS EYE & GLOBAL VILLAGE STUDIOS 10% Discount | (800) 237-6961 | www.seattlecreativebrands.com

Opening $200 Reorder $100

Seattle Creative Brands, Inc. is a leading manufacturer and wholesaler in the giftware and home décor industries. Serving more than 2,000 customers

nationwide, their brands include GLASS EYE STUDIO® a manufacturer of handmade in America art glass products and GLOBAL VILLAGE GLASS

STUDIOS® an importer of handmade art glass items.

GLORY HAUS 10% Discount | (866) 953-1762 | www.gloryhaus.com

Opening $250 Reorder $150

GLORY HAUS is a home decor and gift company, bringing unique, meaningful and beautiful art to life. Glory Haus artists are committed to creating products that

inspire and bring joy to spaces big and small. The heart of Glory Haus is to see lives changed through work, art and relationships.

Lavender Lane from FRAVESSI / PAPER STREET GREETINGS

(10%) offers stationery-related gifts that are sure to fly off your

shelves. The heavy duty magnets feature imaginative images, quirky

humor, and inspiring quotes. $1.50 (800) 836-4206 www.

fravessipaperstreet.com

SELLERS PUBLISHING (10% ex seasonal) is delighted

to offer Kelsey Oseid’s artwork again in 2019 with this constellation themed

wall calendar that includes artwork from her recently

published book, What We See in the Stars. SRP $16.99 (800)

625-3386 www.rsvp.com

A memory book from HARVEST HOUSE PUBLISHERS (10%) to leave a keepsake grandkids will treasure. This unique book is designed to help pass our story on to a new generation and leave a legacy of love, laughter, and memories. SRP $12.99 (888) 501-0160 www.harvesthousepublishers.com

T he idea of looking beyond the everyday and dreaming of what might be is behind one of the most popular trends of 2018 – celestial

sightings. From stationery to giftables and tea towels, stars and constellations are trending up.

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The featured vintage-finish expandable bangle charm bracelets from BELLARYANN (10%) are adorned with a sun,

moon and stars charm to instill a celestial feel. The unique corkscrew design

expands to fit over the hand. $9.00 (615) 678-6207 www.bellaryann.com

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Celebrating 40 years, OATMEAL STUDIOS (10%) helps you find “just the right card” assortment to stay current in

today’s marketplace. All cards are printed in-house with high quality recycled paper and vegetable based ink. SRP $3.49

(800) 628-6325 www.oatmealstudios.com

PROPAC IMAGES (10%) is a family-owned wholesale manufacturer of wall décor. They offer the most competitive prices with quality that is second to none. Rainbow Beach is a bestselling set that will have you longing for the beach. $24.00 (800) 977-6722 www.propacimages.com

TAG’S (10%) insulated double

walled stainless steel bottle keeps cold

beverages chilled up to 24 hours and hot

beverages warm for up to 12 hours. It’s a non-toxic and earth friendly alternative

to plastic bottles. Hand wash and

freezer safe. $14.50 (800) 621-8350

www.tagltd.com

Dreaming of soft sands and clear waters? Explore TROLLBEADS (10%) selection of ocean and beach beads and whether you’re searching for silver beads, glass beads, gold beads, or charms, you’ll be

sure to find the perfect bead. (609) 936-3936 www.trollbeads.com/en-us

The covers of The New Yorker have entertained and enlightened the magazine’s readers for nearly a century.

Summer Vacation is a 500 piece jigsaw puzzle, made in the USA, from NEW YORK PUZZLE COMPANY (10%)

$8.25 (580) 789-9535 www.newyorkpuzzlecompany.com

Little keepsake books from BLUE MOUNTAIN ARTS (10%) are a heartfelt way to spread love and joy to people in your life. Each vibrant book is filled with ideas and optimistic thoughts that will bring more smiles to your world. SRP $7.95 (800) 525-0642 www.sps.com

LEANIN’ TREE’S (10%) new collection of greeting cards offer fun, contemporary

designs with a flair for awesomeness! Already a hit in the UK, Happy Jackson® is

soon to be a favorite of your customers. Card are embossed and feature special treatments. SRP $3.79 (800) 525-0846

www.tradeleanintree.com

<<Noteworthy>>

HUSH BABY (10%) designed the HUSH Hat™ to comfortably protect little one’s sensitive hearing, softening sounds that wake babies; designed with specialized medical grade sound-absorbing foam and ultra-soft materials. SRP $24.99 (844) 487-4428 www.shophushbaby.com

Superior cleaning of all hard surfaces, the general purpose cloth is the most versatile of

all E-CLOTH (10%) microfiber cloths. More effective healthy cleaning with less effort,

removing over 99% of bacteria with just water. $4.00 (800) 677-4354 www.ecloth.com

A parenting favorite for its comfort, style, and adaptability, the award-winning MOBY WRAP (10%) baby carrier is made from soft, breathable, durable fabric that provides the perfect snuggle for newborns, infants, and toddlers. SRP $49.95 (888) 629-9727 www.mobywrap.com

The vibrant flowers and butterflies instantly bring a touch of color to any home! From daisies and wildflowers, to the added foliage for asymmetry, this beautifully handcrafted wreath is ideal from MELROSE INTERNATIONAL (10%). $28.50 (800) 282-2144 www.melroseintl.com

VENDOR UPDATES Due to a lack of orders, the following Vendors will no longer be extending a discount to

Retail Advantage Group Member Stores: CHAMILIA LLC, U-LACE NO-TIE SNEAKER LACES

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CALYPSO CARDS (10%) publishes and distributes creative

greeting cards for everyday and seasonal occasions and related gift products, with a focus on

contemporary art and humor. High-quality products your customers will love! $2.25 (888) 203-7327

www.calypsocards.com

The set of two 16” x 16” muslin cotton blankets; white with a celestial star and moon print with

satin edge, are a top seller for Lulujo from MARY MEYER (10%). These 100% cotton breathable

blankets provide comfort for little ones. $7.50 (800) 451-4387 www.marymeyer.com

Solar System swing card from SCRIBBLE & WRITE BY

BOSTON INTL (10%) opens out to form incredible 3D shapes

and can be personalized. Their unique ground breaking design also makes them perfect paper

collectables. $3.50 (800) 637-5061 www.bostoninternational.com

The Once Upon A Time two-CD set features cherished songs from animated movie classics. GREEN HILL PRODUCTIONS (6.5% ex distributive titles) provides lifestyle music including easy listening, vocal, instrumental and more. (800) 200-4656 www.greenhillproductions.com

UNEMPLOYED PHILOSOPHERS GUILD’S

(10%) Meteor Soap is guaranteed to create a trail of glowing particles when travelling through earth’s

atmosphere at a speed greater than 20 kilometers

per second! Honey and oatmeal, exfoliating. $1.70

(800) 255-8371 www.philosophersguild.com

You will wonder how you ever lived without WELLSPRING’S

(10%) best-selling Flip Note. Artwork by Joanne Fink provides

daily affirmation wherever you go. Flip Notes are great for purses, backpacks and

briefcases. $4.20 (800) 533-3561 www.wellspringgift.com

5224 West State Road 46 #337Sanford, Florida 32771

407.268.4444www.retailadvantagegroup.com

A recent Gifts and Decorative Accessories survey revealed that 77% of retailers, who currently offer

kitchen textiles (think towels, aprons, place mats…) had plans to expand their product mix. If you are thinking of

expanding, consider the items we have curated here!

C O O K SKITCHEN

COURONNE CO (10%) 4” square glass jars is the first step to kitchen organization

for storing all your pantry staples. The chalkboard

front makes labeling easy; while the recycled glass

coordinates with a variety of kitchen decor. $3.00

(800) 573-4367 www.couronneco.com

Inspired home décor for the independent retailer…We think you’d agree that utensils shouldn’t have to be hidden in your cabinet. These hand-

painted stoneware measuring cups from CREATIVE CO-OP (10%) are a favorite with retailers! $9.00 (866) 323-2264 www.creativecoop.com

Sugar cookies, snickerdoodles, brownies...cookies can cheer on a bad day and make a good day even better! Fill your cookie jar with these favorites and make every occasion more special. NATIONAL BOOK NETWORK (10%) SRP $15.95 (800) 462-6420 www.gooseberrypatch.com

This journal from JOURNALS UNLIMITED (10%) will

bring out the chef in you. The pages contain sections for ingredients, step by step

directions, notes, your rating of the final product and other items. SRP $19.95

(800) 897-8528 www.journalsunlimited.com