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April, 2008

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In this issue:
  • US Sees Slight Increase in Retail Sales Despite "Recession"
  • Carson Home Accents' New Ideas In June Introductions
  • Featured Vendors In GiftsWholesale.Com
  • Trade Shows




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Art Glass Imports provides retailers and distributors with reasonably-priced, high-quality gift items. From our gorgeous Designer Collection Perfume Bottles to our incredible Oil Lamps, our imported glass artwork will increase your sales due to their high demand.

Aspen Bay Candles: The best candles on the market--a result of our continual and diligent application of superior candle science. Take a moment to visit our unique high quality line of candles. Once you have experienced the superb fragrances and long burn times, we are sure you will be back again and again.

Ata Boy makes a variety of licensed products such as magnets, nite lites and keychains featuring Elvis, Lucy, Barbie, Betty Boop, DC Comics characters and much more.


Carson Home Accents: Long known for their wind chimes and outdoor accessories, Carson continues to develop exciting new styles and designs in categories like figurines, statuettes, message bars, plaques, mini-plates and table accents that are both decorative and functional.

Don Mark Lifelike puppies & kittens that actually breathe. These adorable pets offer a real pet ownership experience without the work or expense. Perfect petzzz -------the ultimate pet. We now offer 30 breeds of puppies and kittens to choose from. Visit our web site to see our entire line of petzzz plus over 180 other unique gifts and gadgets.


Frankoma Inc. You can feel the difference when you touch a piece of Frankoma Pottery. Since 1933, Frankoma has the perfect gift. Whatever you’re looking for - heartfelt keepsake, kitchen or home accent, or even a new collectible - you’ll find it here. In fact, Frankoma collectibles are consistently listed among the top ten collectibles on EBay according to Martha Stewart.


Gallery Art Glass is the leading resource for all-weather stained glass - fun and functional garden giftware and home décor. We offer affordably priced, handcrafted home and garden accessories that add beauty and color to any setting. Collections include windchimes, birdfeeders, plant stakes, nightlights, windows, holiday and wine accessories.


Intrada: Since 1979, Intrada has been the pioneer in bringing the best of Italian Ceramics & Pottery to the rest of the world. These exclusive collections comprise of the most exquisite Tabletop & Decorative Accessories, 100% handcrafted in Italy.




Mud Pie: Mud Pie products are now featured in three catalogs: Mud Pie Baby, Mud Pie Gift, and Mud Pie Pet. It has always been our goal to offer innovative giftware that's affordably priced and adorably packaged.


Peking Handicraft, Inc. is an international manufacturer and wholesaler specializing in home textiles, decorative accessories and giftware. The company's expertise in sourcing and manufacturing the finest products from throughout China is reflected in over two decades of experience and is recognized throughout the industry.


The exclusive Home Furnishings & Giftware Industry's Overstock Website, RetailBuyers.com is an innovative website that brings the suppliers and the retailers closer together. Buy suppliers' overstock at huge discounts. Free retailer registration.


Spring Street is proud to offer the finest assortment of personal, home, and office accessories. Our extensive product lines are all theme oriented, from baby to bride and beyond. All of our gift items are hand epoxy enameled and adorned with faux jewel encrusted motifs. Many of our designs are inspired from the famed Soho district of New York City where the very real Spring Street is located.


Sunset Vista Designs: From the same creative team that brought you Care and Wonder Company; We're back with a fresh new line of the latest in home and garden decor.


Wellspring: Stationery products that help keep you organized by giving you fashion with function--wherever you are in your home, office, or on the go. Includes: Pencil Pads®, Auto Notes™, Flip Notes, Wiggle Pens™, note cards, note pads, and recipe books.


US Sees Slight Increase in Retail Sales Despite "Recession"

The increase in retail sales during March was double that predicted, at a modest 0.2% instead of 0.1%. The increase was largely driven by increased prices in food and energy (source). Excluding the volatile gasoline and automobile sales, core retailers saw a 0.1% increase in March and the February decrease was revised from 0.6% fo 0.4%, according to a mid-April Commerce Department report (source).

Not all sectors of the economy have been affected equally

Anyone watching the news or reading newspapers over the past several months might be surprised to hear that retail sales were slightly up in March and the February downturn was less than first reported. Talk of recession has been so prevalent in the media that it would seem to be the conventional wisdom. While there's no doubt increases in gasoline prices and a major correction in housing values in some parts of the country have slowed the economy, not all sectors have been affected equally.

Reflecting the downturn in new home construction, sales of building supplies and home furnishings decreased the most, dragging down the averages for all retail sales.