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The Lang Companies’ (10%) GoGo Gift Bag is a patented, all-in-one gift bag with built-in color coordinated tissue paper that blooms to conceal contents and matching gift tag. The collection covers every holiday and occasion. Starting at $2.50. (800) 262-2611 www.lang.com

Crafted with the finest ingredients, Design Design’s (10%) Essence candles deliver a full-bodied aromatic experience and a safe, clean, and long-lasting burn. Hand-poured by artisans in the USA with beautifully designed fragrances evenly dispersed throughout. Starting at $5.00 (800) 334-3348 www.designdesign.us

mayfLower DisTribuTing Company’s (10%) introduces Mailbox Balloons. Each designed to fit snugly on USPS standard residential mailboxes. Celebrating birthdays, new baby, holidays; just inflate, attach to mailbox, and tie to secure! (800) 678-4892 www.mayflowerdistributing.com

Painted Stuff; Artwork to make life fun by Lynn Sanchelli is new from Ca gifT (10%). The painted blocks feature whimsical or inspiring messages and art. The truly unique pieces are hand-painted on all sides, making each one-of-a-kind! $7.50 (800) 493-4438 www.cagift.com

Bring the beauty of the outdoors, indoors. Designed to emulate the look and feel of actual slabs of wood, barky signs from p. graham Dunn (10% ex laser products) combine traditional, natural style with modern flare. $2.50 (800) 828-5260 www.pgrahamdunn.com

Christmas is a magical time of year! You lie in bed, and as you drift, suddenly, you realize…you didn’t move the elf! For when you’re in this predicament, author Jason Deas has developed 101 different ideas of what to do with your Christmas elf. skyhorse pubLishing inC. (10%) SRP $12.99 (212) 643-6816 www.skyhorsepublishing.com

As customer buying habits change, the retail environment must change

too, staying current and relevant.

We have seen unique and unexpected products and

categories emerge throughout the industry; Candles from Design Design, an All-In-One Gift Bag, and

Fashion, Fashion, and more Fashion!

Take some time and Discover the Extraordinary!

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Take a look at roman inC. (10%)! Bringing inspiration to your home with eye-catching home décor, accent accessories, gifts, and more reflecting current designs and trends in home accents. (800) 729-7662 www.roman.com

As beautiful and bright as starlight, this keychain from

boniTas inTernaTionaL (5%) provides a split ring and

large clip offering multiple options to hold your keys. The

bracelet provides a simple way to carry your keys in a

stylish design. (888) 726-6533 www.bonitaswholesale.com

Artist quality graphite pencils are perfect tools for honing your visual and drawing skills. Great to pair with eeboo’s (10%) Learn to Draw Books and new Write and Draw notebook sets, these pencils have an HB graphite scale of 2H to 9B. SRP $12.99 (212) 222-0823 www.eeBoo.com

Fingerless gloves offer easy mobile access and are perfect for in-between weather. When it’s just a little too cold, you can pull on a cute pair to complete your outfit. The black and white knit fingerless gloves from k&k inTeriors, inC. (10%) are a hit! $4.99 (877) 647-0111 www.kkinteriors.com

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C&F EntErprisEs, inC. 10% Discount (ex bedding & Elisabeth York) | (757) 310-6100

www.cnfei.com | Opening $300 Reorder $150

C&F Home and Gallerie II are the creators of unique home décor and gift items ranging from quilts, towels, and pillows, to artisan dolls and handcrafted ornaments. View an extensive offering of products and

discover the perfect gift for the seasonal decorator, the collector, the beach enthusiast, and more!

HEadbands oF HopE 10% Discount | (919) 323-4140 | www.headbandsofhope.com

Opening $500 Reorder $250 For every headband purchased, one is given to a child battling cancer. Inspired by a college internship with a wish granting

organization, HEadbands oF HopE was founded in 2012. Since then, over 120,000 headbands have been donated across the world

and have reached every children’s hospital in the United States.

CHErisHEd MoMEnts 10% Discount | (801) 737-3907 | www.cherishedmomentsshop.com

Opening $150 Reorder $0

CHErisHEd MoMEnts creates sparkling treasures that little girls adore. Their bracelets, necklaces and earrings are made from sterling

silver and accented by freshwater pearls, Swarovski crystals, and other sparkling gems. Only the finest materials are used to create these

keepsakes, which are sure to be treasured for years to come!

JazwarEs, LLC 10% Discount | (954) 998-3452 | www.jazwares.com

Opening & Reorder $0

JazwarEs is a global leader in consumer products, including toys, musical instruments, and kid-friendly consumer electronics. With 20 years of design, development, and manufacturing expertise, Jazwares focuses on identifying new trends and transforming them into high

value product for kids of all ages.

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Every day is dress up day with a sTephen Joseph (5%) cape. With this costume and your child’s imagination, they can become anyone they want. The Velcro closure allows for easy wear and the many designs offer adventure abounds. $4.95 (800) 725-4807 www.stephenjosephgifts.com

Shiny cocktails have more fun! Dance the night away with these glitzy Disco Ball Drink Tumblers, a top seller at the summer markets from True branDs (10%). 16 oz. capacity made of shiny plated BPA free plastic with reusable straw. $4.99 (800) 750-8783 www.truebrands.com

meori inc. 10% Discount | (206) 445-7205 | www.meori.com

Opening & Reorder $250

meori® is the ‘go anywhere, hold anything’ storage solution designed to organize everyday life. In three simple steps, meori foldable boxes go from slim stowaways to durable boxes with reinforced handles,

capable of storing and carrying up to 65 lbs. meori is available in four sizes from gift boxes to handy organizers.

soCKwELL 10% Discount | (423) 643-0821 | www.sockwell.us.com

Opening $750 Reorder $100

soCKwELL has reinvented the therapeutic sock with modern styles and colors so you feel better in style! From graduated compression to plantar fasciitis relief, Sockwell has a vast following of medical

professionals and has found great success in gift shops around the US. Made in the USA.

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Please note that we will be changing our newsletter format from monthly to quarterly. You will still receive

a monthly packet from us, including flyers from our Vendor Partners and our complete Vendor Listing.

Each month, you can now look for an email from us featuring the newest Retail Advantage Group Vendors. We believe this format will be easier for you to quickly

access, refer to, and will provide direct links to the newest Retail Advantage Group Vendor’s websites.

Don’t forget our complete Vendor listing is available 24/7 by visiting our website with links

to all Retail Advantage Group Vendors.www.retailadvantagegroup.com

QUARTERLY NEWSLETTER

Eight scents. Endless combinations.

Mixologie LL C (10%) takes all of

the guesswork out of choosing perfume.

Mix different scents together using the

rollerball applicators to create custom

blends. SRP $16.99 (866) 731-4169 www.

mymixologie.com

Gift Guidegirlfriends

Anytime is the perfect time to show your girlfriends how much you appreciate them. We have compiled the ultimate gift guide for giving the best present ever to your best friend. She’ll love these cute surprises and

sweet sentiments!

Looking for a comfy blend of material

and versatile silhouettes at an

affordable, everyday price? With the

activewear trend continuing, look for

loungewear that can be worn inside or

out. Comfort without surrendering style.

Granada Sales Corporation

(10%) SRP Top $32.00 Pant $36.00

(212) 679-4810 www.lissomelounge.com

Your customers will LOVE the popular Friendship coloring book. With beautiful designs to color and inspiring quotes about friendship, it’s sure to provide hours of entertainment. Fravessi & Paper Street Greetings (10%) SRP $7.99 (800) 836-4206 www.fravessipaperstreet.com continued on page 4

VEndor UpdatEs POSEyS, PEOPlE iN POSES has entered in a partnership with Sara Kety. You may now

purchase all your favorite Posey’s designs along with Sara Kety favorites.

Due to a lack of orders, the following Vendors will no longer be extending a discount to Retail Advantage Group Member Stores: OgOSPORT llC, ORNamENT CENTRal llC,

PEaCEaBlE KiNgDOm, Savvy TRavElER, llC

5224 West State Road 46 #337Sanford, Florida 32771

407.268.4444www.retailadvantagegroup.com

Go to the edge of style with the Urban Links copper bead from ChamiLia LLC (10%). The rose gold plated mesh warms up any downtown style and makes the transition from day to night a breeze. SRP $55.00 (800) 495-0977 www.chamilia.com

Fashionable and functional lodge living home accents are perfectly suited for lodge-style decor in a home or for anyone with an appreciation of outdoors. This handsome hammered copper cake stand from DemDaCo (10% (5% Willow Tree) featuring a unique natural wood base makes a lovely entertaining piece. SRP $90.00 (888) 336-3226 www.demdaco.com

The ceramic jar candles from CreaTive Co-op, inC. (10%) have an aged copper finish in four styles. Each jar is 4 1/4” in height and has an approximate burn time of 80-85 hours. Fifteen fragrances available to entice everyone! SRP $28.00 (866) 323-2264 www.creativecoop.com

Metal wall art has a distinctive appeal, offering an endless possibility of unique finishes. The beautiful Namaste 3-D cursive copper finish metallic wall piece from evergreen enTerprises (10%) will be sure to evoke a sense of peace and serenity. SRP $30.00 (800) 774-3837 www.myevergreenonline.com

The warm tone of copper makes it so versatile in its appeal and it continues to trend, alongside rose gold. Choose a high shine for a clean, high

end and luxurious appeal; and brushed, for a subtle but raw and rustic feel.

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Ray Ban is an iconic brand founded in 1937. Their Aviator sunglasses are currently one of the most iconic models in

the world, originally designed for U.S. aviators. Aviators are timeless combining great styling with exceptional quality,

performance and comfort! Direct Fragrances (3%) SRP $150.00 (800) 800-4208 www.directfrag.com

Kindred Lane ™ by Carolyn Blaylock is a unique collection of greeting cards

from Leanin’ Tree Inc. (10%) with joyful and uplifting designs that

celebrate the special bond of girlfriends everywhere. SRP $2.99 (800) 525-0846

www.tradeleanintree.com

How can you resist this adorable cosmetic case with make-up brush design introduced by Harry D. Koenig & Co., Inc. (10%)? Perfect to carry in a handbag for on-the-go touch ups or a gift for your cosmetic crazy girlfriend! Certain to be a hit! SRP $5.00 (800) 645-6503 www.harrydkoenig.com

From the Newsprint Sentiment Collection: Proudly show off your “besties” in this

distressed wood shadowbox frame. Silkscreened words on glass and printed

mat, holds your favorite 4”x6” photo. Additional titles available from Malden

International Designs (5%) . SRP $14.95 (800) 426-3578 www.malden.com

Well Read, Well Fed supports the notion that while almost all book groups start out as serious literary endeavors, they inevitably become monthly gatherings that are as much about sharing good food, drinks, and catching up, as the books that are read. Sellers Publishing Inc. (10% ex seasonal) SRP $15.95 (800) 625-3386 www.rsvp.com