ON TREND with and! Sales Bob Negen of Whizbang! – Episode 16 If you’re a retailer and don’t know about Whizbang! this episode is a MUST WATCH!!! Bob has 40 years in the retail industry. Between owning his own brick & mortar and spending the last 20 years consulting and training thousands of retailers across […]
In this episode, we hear from Liz Zee, Owner of House of LZ, an e-commerce clothing boutique. She talks about her decision behind opening an E-commerce store and running pop-ups rather than a brick & mortar, her experience with Shopify, and how Instagram helps drive her sales. Check her out on Instagram: @house.of.lz Fill your […]
The and! Sales Virtual Market for Summer 2020 has come to a close, but have no fear! You did not miss a thing. Below we have a collection of all the live broadcasts for you to view at your leisure. All of our videos are grouped by day. You can see the list of days […]
We’ve been talking about it a lot. Things have sucked. We’ve all been through difficult times. In addition to Covid-19, social unrest after the events in Minneapolis may also had a huge impact on your business. Even if they haven’t, it is still difficult to process the events that we see unfolding in the news. […]
As we have been discussing for the past couple of months, these are unique times we are experiencing. However, we can now look forward and begin to see a return to normalcy. There will be intermediate steps along the way. So, our question is, what are you planning to do during a partial or soft re-opening? […]
Over the past two weeks, life has changed for everyone. Staying positive in this new reality can be difficult. As retailers, it is our obligation to inspire joy and happiness. We are there for the biggest, happiest moments in peoples lives Birthdays, Holidays, Graduations, and Anniversaries. All of life’s major events involve sharing an experience and […]
Our lives are changing with the spread of Coronavirus ( Covid-19). The impacts on our daily lives can be felt everywhere. Stores temporarily closings, travel bans, event cancelations, remote working, and school closings will affect us all in the coming weeks, regardless of our health status. We can all agree that the health and safety […]
The Ace Hardware Spring Convention 2020 has been canceled. “Due to growing concerns regarding the ongoing spread of the Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19), we have made the decision to cancel the Ace Spring convention.” read a statement from Ace Hardware. Although we are saddened by the loss of the opportunity to connect with all of our wonderful […]
The Inspired Home Show 2020 Cancelled Amid Coronavirus Concerns ROSEMONT, IL (March 2, 2020)—After careful consideration regarding the ongoing spread of Covid-19 (Coronavirus) overseas and recent cases in the United States, the International Housewares Association’s Board of Directors has decided not to hold The Inspired Home Show 2020, scheduled to take place March 14-17, 2020 […]
Miss something at the Atlanta Market? Didn’t get a chance to make it there this year? No problem we have you covered. Our team spent almost a week at the Atlanta Mart. There were a lot of great lines offering unique products for every occasion. Here is a list of the top six lines our […]
Begin the Holiday with these Stocking Stuffers It’s August, the sun is shining, and it’s hot out. Hopefully, you can squeeze in one last trip to the lake before school starts. The holidays are the furthest thing from your mind. But before you know it, the holiday season will be in full swing. Better start preparing now, instead of […]
UltraViolet Gift Inspiration for Mom, Dad & Grads If you haven’t heard, Ultra Violet is Pantone’s 2018 color of the year. The color suggests the mystery of the cosmos, future discoveries, and new beginnings – it is also the color of empowerment. UltraViolet is everywhere right now so be sure to stock your shelves in […]
The March Midwest Gift & Lifestyle Show is just around the corner. As you are preparing for the show and trying to forecast what you will need in the upcoming months, let’s take a look at what was popular around the country during the winter shows. Stationery Thank you cards, love notes, shopping lists, reminders, […]
Couldn’t make it our January show? No problem. Here are the top 5 best sellers from the show! These are the items retailer buyers from the midwest are buying for their stores. Contact your and! Sales rep or place an order online. Your customers will love discovering these items on your shelves. Pink House: $4.50 […]
2017 is now on the books and what a year it was! Let’s look forward to 2018. Your customers are going to be looking for you to inspire them with new ideas. You need to be armed with the best items on your shelf to help them with their home decor or gift needs. Let’s […]
Amid the dozens of ads for new cars and smartphones in the weeks leading up to Christmas, it can be easy to forget that the spirit of the season doesn’t have to come in big-ticket lump sums. Small gifts can still be meaningful, and stocking stuffers may sometimes be forgotten in the frenzy to keep […]
It’s that time of year and customers are beginning to think about the holidays. They wil be looking for gifts of all types, from big gifts to small, so make sure you are ready. We can help with some last minute impulse buys and these lines have product in stock and ready to ship fast. […]
The REV Boutique show at the Market Xchange wrapped up yesterday and now that you have new apparel picked out for next season, it is time for the final touch, accessories! Your and! Sales rep has a great line up of accessories to go with any fashion style – below are some of our fashion […]
and! Sales is participating in REV Chicago Boutique Show for fashion and apparel at the Market Xchange in September. In the six weeks leading up to the show we will be looking at three different fashion trends to help you educate your customers. This week we look at helping your customers embracing personal style. Embrace […]
We are celebrating seven years of inspiration. Every week leading up a our anniversary celebration on July 22nd, we are going to inspire you with a new list of 7 things to help boost sales! This last week we are reviewing the Seven Top Sellers of 2017: 1. Fresh Cut Collection – Floridus Floridus Design is a premier importer and […]
We are celebrating seven years of inspiration. Every week leading up a our anniversary celebration on July 22nd, we are going to inspire you with a new list of 7 things to help boost sales! This week we are reviewing the Seven Top Entertainment Trends of 2017: 1. Old school cocktails Everything old is new again and the same goes […]
We are celebrating seven years of inspiration. Every week leading up a our anniversary celebration on July 22nd, we are going to inspire you with a new list of 7 things to help boost sales! This week we are reviewing the Seven Top Bath and Body Trends of 2017: 1. Facial Masks Face masks are a red-hot skincare trend! Experts […]
We are celebrating seven years of inspiration. Every week leading up a our anniversary celebration on July 22nd, we are going to inspire you with a new list of 7 things to help boost sales! This week we are reviewing the Seven Top Garden Trends of 2017: 1. Color Blocking Taking a nod from fabric and fashion the idea of […]
We are celebrating seven years of inspiration. Every week leading up a our anniversary celebration on July 22nd, we are going to inspire you with a new list of 7 things to help boost sales! This week we are reviewing the Seven Top Home Trends of 2017: 1. Mix of vintage and new Modern is always trendy, but in today’s […]
We are celebrating seven years of inspiration and every week leading up a our anniversary celebration on July 22nd. We are going to inspire you with a new list of 7 things to help boost sales! This week we are reviewing the Seven Top Fashion Trends of 2017: 1. Floral Clothes, blankets, baby clothes, even decor. You can’t go wrong […]
We are celebrating seven years of inspiration and every week leading up a our Anniversary Celebration on July 22nd, we are going to inspire you with a new list of 7 things to help boost sales! This week we are reviewing the 7 Top Colors: 1. Greenery (Pantone Color of the Year) Bringing forth a refreshing take, Greenery is a tangy […]
To Celebrate Seven years of and! Sales we have put together the 7 Top Trends of 2017. Here they are in no particular order. 1. Farmhouse 2. Pins/Patches/Stickers 3. Indoor Plants 4. Smart Home 5. Men’s Grooming 6. Tassles/Pom Poms 7. Up-cycling