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October 2025

 
Annual Made in USA Special Issue

Tariffs, Supply Chain Problems Make Made-In-USA More Important than Ever

For US retailers, the uncertainty of tariffs and ongoing supply chain issues has been challenging and has caused some to change where they source their inventory, including "reshoring" to US manufacturing. The Trump Administration has stated that that is one of the reasons for the changes in tariff levels - to stimulate a return to manufacturing on American soil.

Each year, in the October issue, this newsletter looks at the importance of manufacturing in the USA and features some vendors who make things locally which may be relevant to our readers.

Channel Craft began as a one-man operation back in 1983 from the back of a step van / traveling wood shop. President and founder, Dean Helfer, drove from craft shows to folk festivals peddling his hand-crafted wooden Boomerangs. He would arrive at a craft show the evening before and set up his wood shop for the next morning ready to sand and sell his Boomerangs that were finished right before the customer's very eyes.

A worker runs a machine in the process of making Channel Craft's train whistle, while others work on the company's trademark boomerang.A worker runs a machine in the process of making Channel Craft's train whistle, while others work on the company's trademark boomerang.
Workers imprint toys in the printing room at Channel Craft's factoryWorkers imprint toys in the printing room at Channel Craft's factory

As the years went on and sales grew, Dean and his crafters sought out a larger manufacturing facility than a step van to continue to produce the American Pastimes that had brought them this far. In 1991, Channel Craft settled into an old Army Corps of Engineers building south of Pittsburgh on the banks of the Monongahela River in Charleroi, PA.

40 years later, Channel Craft is still "Quality Crafting" Toys, Games, Puzzles & Edu-Tainment for thousands of specialty toy and gift shops right here in the USA. And, believe it or not, the returning Wooden Boomerang is still Dean's best seller!

Sassy Talkin ProductsSassy Talkin Products.

Sassy Talkin' Graphic designer, photographer, and artist Diana of Slidell, Louisiana, uses all of her talents to create unique designs on humorous decorative towels, coasters, ornaments and tumblers for women. New products are created by Diana listening to her customers. What sets Sassy Talkin' apart is the fact that the company creates for its customers and name drop with no set up fees.

Grandparent Gift Company.Grandparent Gift Company.

Grandparent Gift Company, of Alpharetta, Georgia, has been in the gift industry for over 30 years. The company's roots started with a single sentiment and has grown to hundreds of gift items for all family members and all occasions. The company takes pride in creating many unique gifts and sourcing about half of the company's extensive gift items from US makers.

The company partners with small US glass, pewter and frame makers to design custom gifts and messages, popular with retailers across the country. The Grandparent Gift Co.'s best-selling USA made glass gifts are handmade in small towns in Texas, Missouri and Oregon. They are then shipped to The Grandparent Gift Co. where they are packaged with the companies original sentiments written by owner, Teri Harrison. The finished gifts are then shipped to retailers across the country.

The company is constantly innovating gift ideas and creating new American made gifts for the whole family.

Gina B. Designs makes a complete line of designer greeting cards made in USAGina B. Designs makes a complete line of designer greeting cards made in USA.

In Plymouth, Minnesota, a suburb of Minneapolis, Gina B. Designs is a designer and publisher of Greeting Cards and Stationery/Gift products since 1984. All of the company's products are produced in the U.S.A. Every item in the line is printed locally, assembled and packaged at the company's facility.

The Pocket Plus portable pockets come in a variety of sizes, colors and patterns.The Pocket Plus portable pockets come in a variety of sizes, colors and patterns.

The Pocket Plus of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, makes portable pockets that attach with magnets for a convenient way to carry things on the go. The Pocket Plus products are made in the USA and come in multiple sizes and colors – perfect for holding your phone, a water bottle, keys, your wallet, and more! It’s a fantastic gift idea for someone of almost any age, especially the really hard to buy for person in your life.

Fairhope Favorites' Moonshine Hot SaucesFairhope Favorites' Moonshine Hot Sauces.

Fairhope Favorites of Fairhope, Alabama, is a family owned, 32-year-old wholesale gourmet food company which makes wholesale gourmet food with unique items, such as Moonshine Hot Sauces and other novelty gifts.

Crown Mulling Spices are good in hot or cold beveragesCrown Mulling Spices are good in hot or cold beverages.

Crown Mulling Spices of Birmingham, Alabama features mulling spice for all seasons with a high-end presentation and a low-end price. Crown Mulling Spices has two execeptional mulling spices to offer its customers: For those who use sugar, the Regular Mulling Spice and for those who prefer to not use sugar, Sugar Free Mulling Spice with Splenda. Both can be prepared in a variety of ways ... mixed with juices, wines, teas, cooking and baking.

Sun Day Greetings ProductsSun Day Greetings Products.

Based in Amherst, Massachusetts, Sun Day Greetings produces a full line of greeting cards, featuring fabulous photography coupled with smart, to-the-point and often witty versing. Includes all everyday occasions. Also gift enclosure cards and boxed notecard sets.

Making Quintessential ChocolatesMaking Quintessential Chocolates.

Quintessential Chocolates of Fredericksburg, Texas, is the only vendor in America specializing in the centuries old art form of casting "Liqueur Praliné" or the European style Liquid Center Chocolates ("with a sugar crust").

Billy Joe ProductsBilly Joe Products.

Charleston, South Carolina, company Billy Joe Homewares has unique and decorative kitchen sink strainers and kitchen sink stoppers.

...and more! These are just highlights of those we could have mentioned. Though some tend to think nothing is made in USA anymore, that is not the case, as these examples show.

Below is a list of other US-made manufacturers who either entirely make their products in the USA or may assemble products in the US. Links to these can be found at GiftsWholesale.com, USMadeWholesale.com or in the CAMEOEZ.com directory.

  • Ala Carte Alice
  • Betsy Drake
  • The Dish
  • Dutch House Confections
  • ER Sales
  • Ergo Candles Inc.
  • Freeheart
  • The Great San Saba River Pecan Co.
  • Hot Ruby
  • Jillson Roberts
  • Kiss Me In The Garden
  • MikWright
  • Mills Gourmet
  • Mountaineer Floral
  • Northridge Gardens
  • Oatmeal Studios
  • The Professionals
  • Pure Factory Naturals
  • Pure Mana
  • Sassy's
  • Serenity + Sol
  • Smith Amish
  • Snazzy & Company
  • Staywell Copper
  • Studio B
  • Tangico
  • Wild Hare Designs
 

Quick Industry News

 

NEW WHOLESALE WEBSITES

HEDi Gear Home PageHEDi Gear just debuted their new wholesale website, featuring HEDi backpacks, patches, luggage tags, stickers and more for schools, teams, etc. The HEDi-PACK was created with the understanding that it’s just a handful of moments in our lives that make us the people we are today. Every HEDi-PACK comes with added Velcro areas for you to celebrate these moments, customizing your HEDi-PACK by adding patches.

 

Carstens Home PageCarstens has a new wholesale CAMEO EZ website. The company's tagline is "Outfitters for the Wild at Heart." They feature bedding, pillows, throws, curtains, bath, rugs, footstools and themed products for Holiday, Wrangler, Kids and more.

 
 
 

EZ Ribbon indicates a CAMEO EZ© web site.

Ala Carte Alice's mission is simple: to provide the best products and service to their customers and use the freshest ingredients that they can find. Alice Wooten takes great pride in her company, their commitment to customer service and in the products they sell. Ala Carte Alice’s products include savory sauces, red dog rubs, glazes, relishes and jams. Black and Blue Bacon, Creme Brulee and Sante Fe are just some of the yummy cheese balls Alice offers. In addition, there are mouth watering desserts, party dips and awesome entrees. You have go to try Ala Carte Alice for an excellent cullinary experience!
The albert L. (punkt) products are all traditionally handcrafted. We are striving to support the conventional social structures. Hanoi’s craft villages hold cultural values that are built up and cemented after generations of craftsmen here. At these villages, there are so many skillful craftsmen that the entire village becomes a large manufacturing center, like bamboo, ceramic, rattan etc. In order to guarantee high quality standards, all our products are checked and controlled by our quality team in our warehouse in Hanoi and once more in our warehouse here in the US before it is sent for an order.
Unique and decorative kitchen sink strainers, kitchen sink stoppers and toilet roll holders.
Carstens tagline is "Outfitters for the Wild at Heart." They feature bedding, pillows, throws, curtains, bath, rugs, footstools and themed products for Holiday, Wrangler, Kids and more.
Dutch House Caramels was founded in 1997, when the owners of Bayfields Bake Shop & Grill, in Alexandria, Minnesota developed a recipe for caramel candy and started making the product in the restaurant. Today the company features caramels in a variety of assortments and gift boxes.
EMV's products are deeply inspired by nature with an emphasis on creating beautiful lasting memories. The company's vast selection of unique products complements fine jewelry stores or gift/souvenir shop. EMV jewelry is perfect for any occasion, ranging from formal to casual events with specialization in Hawaiian Koa jewelry and also offering: license plates, shells and pearls jewelry, sterling silver/stainless steel/tungsten/wood collections, assorted natural gemstones and stone fashion jewelry.
Fairhope Favorites Inc. is a family owned 32 year old wholesale gourmet food company with unique items, such as Moonshine Hot Sauces and other novelty gifts. We are from Fairhope, Alabama in the deep south and all of our products are made here in the USA. "We pride ourselves with our unique products, with a touch of humor, and take great pride in all of our items."
Fancy That Gift & Decor, Inc. celebrated its 18th anniversary in August, 2019. Owners, Steve and Carmen Mendelson, have used their experience in gift and home decor to build a company that takes pride in providing quality Coastal Decor products and service with the highest levels of integrity always at the forefront.
At Festive Finds, we bring the magic of each season straight to your doorstep. Our mission is to provide a delightful shopping experience, offering a wide range of seasonal merchandise for every occasion and celebration.
The company's mission is to craft flawless seasonal pieces for aficionados of villages, ranging from Halloween animated villages to Christmas figurines. Rooted in years of retail experience and fortified by design and production expertise, the FG Square brand was officially established in 2022. The company has a dedicated focus on supplying holiday villages to diverse retailers across the United States.
Gage Inc. sells their exclusive designer Venetian crystal and Italian glass vases, decanters and drinkware to accounts throughout United States and beyond. They have earned the reputation as one of the most trusted, innovative suppliers of exclusive, affordable designer gift and decorative items that endure the test of time and cherished for their generational heirloom qualities. Gage Meyer is President and Creative Director for Gage Inc.
Gina B. Designs is an award-winning greeting card, gift and stationery products company featuring exceptional art and design. With an array of styles, variety of products and outstanding customer service, Gina B. Designs has "something for everyone."  All products are proudly made in the U.S.A.
The Great San Saba River Pecan Company is located in a huge pecan orchard near San Saba in Texas. The company's products include Preserves in a variety of flavors, Toppings, "Popin" Popcorn Pecan Snack and Pecan Pie in-a-Jar.
Grow Rock, a family-owned company that brings 200-year-old science used by farmers to boost crops and yield, into your home to help your plants grow bigger and faster. Grow rock uses innovative technology to generate microcurrents in the soil, which increases absorption of water and nutrients, resulting in larger, more lush, beautiful plants without the use of harmful chemicals or fertilizers. Grow Rock is available in four stylish designs with many more styles to come.
HEDi Gear features HEDi backpacks, patches, luggage tags, stickers and more for schools, teams, etc. The HEDi-PACK was created with the understanding that it’s just a handful of moments in our lives that make us the people we are today. Every HEDi-PACK comes with added Velcro areas for you to celebrate these moments, customizing your HEDi-PACK by adding patches.
Having been in business now for 31 years, JAG Enterprises Inc. is the premier place to find your special collegiate, gift and souvenir needs at the best price available.
At Magnolia Lane, our desire is to produce gifts that become part of celebrations, memories, and family treasures. Our licensed tailgating products, Christmas line, The South collection, and outdoor decor will enhance and compliment every occasion! We are proud of what we do and are ever grateful and dedicated to our customers.
Michael Grace Gifts focuses on creating beautiful gifts that celebrate life's everyday moments and milestone memories, reflecting the unique personalities and individuality that make each of us treasure one another. Understanding the profound value of gift-giving and relationships, the company curates elegant gifts comprised of unforgettable products that are both visually stunning and a joy to use.
Mills Gourmet says, "Our products are available in our local area and throughout the US! Every gourmet mix we cultivate is made from scratch right here in our kitchen with the same needs in mind---taste, quality and affordability. We are proud of every single product in our inventory, and we promise our unique blends will give you a taste of real goodness!"
Mountaineer Floral, LLC, is a family-owned silk floral wholesale company specializing in silk flower bushes, silk floral Styrofoam, decorative silk sympathy designs, baskets, and ribbon (seasonal, shear, tuxedo, and floral satin). Over the past 30 years, The company has built relationships with customers from North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia, and Kentucky. Mountaineer Floral's business is a blend of high quality products at reasonable prices. The company is family owned and operated, now in the third generation.
This exquisite line of meticulously hand painted European made ornaments, mouth blown glass as in days of old, is available exclusively from The Ornament King (Santa's Right Hand Man). Each style is made in limited quantities — once gone, they’re gone!
Pure Mana Hawaii Founders Sue Mandini and Kollette Stith bring the wisdom of living close to the land and in harmony with nature's rhythms to the marketplace in their luxury skincare line. Built from the ground up, the brand features wild harvested ingredients and a synergy of raw, wild macadamia nut oil and green coffee bean oil, grown on their family's certified organic farm, Mahina Mele in Hawaii.
Quintessential Chocolates specializes in the centuries old art form of casting “Liqueur Praliné” or the European style Liquid Center Chocolates (“with a sugar crust”). The process the company uses is more than 200 years old. Quintessential is the only manufacturer of this specialty confection in America and has been creating these chocolates since 1984.
Founded in 1835, Samuel Lamont is a family run business that continues to manufacture kitchen textiles and provide luxury homeware and giftware. They offer the popular Poli-Dri Tea Towels, Aprons and so much more.
Graphic designer, photographer, and artist Diana uses all of her talents to create unique designs on humorous decorative towels, coasters, ornaments and tumblers for women. New products are created by Diana listening to her customers. What sets Sassy Talkin' apart is the fact that the company creates for its customers and name drop with no set up fees.
Serenity + Sol features Metaphysical Products, including Crystal Bags, Essential Oils, Jewelry, Key Rings, "Evil Eye", Sage and Smudge and Sun Catchers. Prepacks are also available.
SparkJump's goal is simple... They want their high-quality kids woodworking products to inspire kids and adults of all ages to build amazing things together, so everyone experiences the joy of creating something special with someone special.
Sunset Vista Designs offers you extra margin opportunities, and sells thru at retail. They offer innovative designs, in proven products, with space saving merchandising solutions, and attractive package deals that all add value to the quality products we offer. Many say this is the "best ever" line of innovative gift, garden, and home decor.
The Whitehurst Company has roots in the Christmas and Home Holiday industry dating back to 1947, first started by Mr. and Mrs. Morris Whitehurst. Now owned and managed as a multi-generation, family-owned business, The Whitehurst Company offers you a wide selection of holiday decor. Products include the largest selection of solid colored ornaments, curated collections of European glass molds, along with licensed products that include Zim’s Elves Themselves, Zim's Collectible Heirloom Nutcrackers and Children of the Inner Light by Marci inspirational ornaments.