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OCTOBER 2018

This uncomplicated black and white wall piece is from artist Barbara Lloyd for CROSSROADS DBA BLOSSOM

BUCKET (10%). The inspiring sentiment features a mixture of folk

art and rustic charm offering creativity for your home. $6.75 (800) 662-5923

www.blossombucket.com

CARSON HOME ACCENTS (5%) domestically printed utensil crock is made of ceramic and are dishwasher safe. They are the perfect way to add

a bit of artistry into any kitchen’s décor. $10.00 (800) 888-1918 www.

carsonhomeaccents.com

The Black Arrow Swaddle + Headband set from HEADBANDS OF HOPE

(10%) is made of a cotton and spandex blend. The soft and stretchable lightweight fabric is machine

washable and makes a perfect gift for newborns. $15.00 (919) 323-4140 www.

headbandsofhope.com

Snuggle up in the Catch My Drift Flip Wrap from NOELLE (10%). The one size knit

wrap is perfect to keep the winter chill at bay. The easy care assortment includes

in black, eggplant and putty. $29.25 (910) 270-4047 www.simplynoelle.net

Palazzo pants continue as a best seller for

PACIFIC SILVER INC. (5%). The

lightweight, comfortable pants

are perfect for travel, lounging,

work, or a day out. Anytime you’re on

the go, you will reach for these

easy wear pants! $10.75 (800)

548-8552 www.pacificsilver.com

These adorable baby socks are from SARA KETY (10%), known for their

humorous baby snapsuits. The featured black and white “jail socks” offer a

non-skid bottom tally design to count the days! So Cute! Two pair pack $5.00

(866) 699-6660 www.sarakety.com

The Spectacles Travel Mug from S’IP BY S’WELL (10%) is

adorned with white and yellow glasses.

Got to love the bespectacled look!

Travel mugs and bottles are composed of BPA-free, double-

walled, insulated 18/8 stainless

steel. $12.95 (844) 517-9355 www.sipbyswell.com

Every snowflake is unique! Kick off your winter look with the stretch snowflake

gloves from Trezo by MERAVIC (10%). The cotton/wool

blend stretch gloves are one size fits

most. Also available in red and gray. $5.50

(800) 637-2842 www.meravic.com

K. CARROLL ACCESSORIES (10%) JoAnn tote bag offers lots of space

for use each day and for travel. The top snap closure secures your

belongings, while the interior pocket with RFID protected card slots

protects your privacy. $24.00 (248) 364-2740 www.k-carroll.com

There is something about the contrast between black and white that immediately adds an expensive vibe, not to

mention a bit of clean simplicity. Look for designs that feature metallic, white and natural colors for an effect that’s utterly

mesmerizing. The most compelling expressions play with symmetry, shape and texture.

BLACK & WHITE

smartretailing tipEach Retail Advantage Group Member is assigned a unique Member Number.

Remember, it is your responsibility to identify yourself as a Retail

Advantage Group Member each time you place an order.

We do issue Retail Member Labels for you to affix to purchase orders. You can contact us to request additional labels throughout the year. This simple step

will help ensure a smoother order and discounting process for Members

and Vendors alike.

FARMHOUSE FRESH 10% Discount | (888) 773-9626 | www.farmhousefreshgoods.com

Opening $450 Reorder $100

FARMHOUSE FRESH offers deliciously grown skincare products from their farm with cheeky names like Fluffy Bunny & Splendid Dirt. You’ll

love these almost-edible vegan & natural products! All product sales help care for rescued farm animals, at the company’s ranch and sanctuary.

The “Hospital Starter Kit” includes 3 top-selling Oprah Favorites!

NOTES TO SELF 10% Discount | (913) 730-0037 | www.notestoself.com

Opening $250 Reorder $100

NOTES TO SELF socks make a wonderful gift. The words, such as ‘I am strong’, are perfect for a friend going thru cancer treatment or surgery, or to

thank a caregiver with ‘I am a great nurse’ socks. They believe that ‘words make all the difference’. Made in the USA.

THE GRECIAN SOAP COMPANY 10% Discount | (951) 339-8661 | www.greciansoap.com

Opening $250 Reorder $100

THE GRECIAN SOAP COMPANY is an exciting new approach to handmade natural goat’s milk & olive oil soaps. Many of their soaps have a natural sea

sponge embedded right in so it acts like a built -in washcloth. Premium organic goats milk lotions are also available in ten incredible scents.

TALK TO A FRIENDLY FACE. Face-to-face social interaction with someone who cares about you is the most effective way to calm your nervous system and

relieve stress. Interacting with another person can quickly put the brakes on damaging stress responses like “fight-or-flight.” It also releases stress-busting hormones, so you’ll feel better even if you’re unable to alter the stressful situation itself.

APPEAL TO YOUR SENSES. Does listening to an uplifting song make you feel calm? Or smelling ground coffee or a favorite scent? Or maybe squeezing a stress

ball works quickly to make you feel centered? Everyone responds to sensory input a little differently, so start experimenting now to find what works best for you. Once you discover how your nervous system responds to sensory input, you’ll be able to quickly calm yourself no matter where or when stress hits.

MAKE LEISURE TIME A PRIORITY. Do things for no other reason than that it feels good to do them. Go to a funny movie, take a walk on the beach, listen

to music, read a good book, or talk to a friend. Doing things just because they are fun is no indulgence. Play is an emotional and mental health necessity.

MAKE TIME FOR CONTEMPLATION AND APPRECIATION. Think about the things you’re grateful for. Mediate, pray, enjoy the sunset, or simply

take a moment to pay attention to what is good, positive, and beautiful as you go about your day.

TAKE UP A RELAXATION PRACTICE. While sensory input can relieve stress in the moment, relaxation techniques can help to reduce your overall

levels of stress—although they’re likely to take more time to learn effectively. Yoga, mindfulness meditation, deep breathing, or progressive muscle relaxation can put the brakes on stress and bring your mind and body back into a state of balance.

Striking a BalanceWellness tips for fourth quarter

As fourth quarter and the busy holiday season approaches, we wanted to share a few of our favorite wellness tips for you and your

staff to embrace. We all know that stress takes a heavy toll on mental and emotional health, so it’s important to keep it under control. While

we cannot promise no stress, these stress management strategies can help you bring things back into balance!

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Sailing to Serenity is one of six new lougewear PJ sets from the Threads

collection by BEACHCOMBERS COASTAL LIFE (10%). This adorable

tee and shorts will kick start a leisurely evening of relaxation!

$18.00 (800) 237-7080 www.beachcomberscoastallife.com

At SOCKWELL (10%) they stand for wellness; looking to shake up how people

think about socks, spinning innovative therapeutic technologies together with modern styling. Experience socks that help you feel better in style. (423) 643-

0821 www.sockwell.us.com

The BEEKMAN 1802 (10%) Fresh Air collection was inspired by the clean

simplicity of life in the country. Every product is made with natural ingredients, a subtle fresh citrus/green fragrance, and formulas gentle enough for everyday use. $10.00 (407) 351-5656 beekman1802.com

Strong and graceful, one of Gucci’s most recognizable design signatures

has defined references in today’s Gucci woman. Soft and intense at once, with woody and warm notes

through the heart and base. DIRECT FRAGRANCES (3%) SRP $72.00 (800)

800-4208 www.directfrag.com

There are times when everyone needs a little reminder to believe in

themselves and wearing the Butterfly Kisses THOUGHTFUL LITTLE

ANGELS (5%) pin may just be the help you need to achieve this. Believe

in yourself! $3.00 (877) 852-8723 www.thoughtfulangels.com

TANGLE’S (10%) twistable therapy device is an ergonomic approach to

hand therapy, minor stress relief, building fine motor skills, and much more. Soft, texturized rubber bumps provide a one-of-a-kind sensory and tactile experience. SRP $5.99 (888)

829-3808 www.tanglecreations.com

CENTER COURT’S (10% ex displays) newest collection, Focus, features

inspiration hidden in an everyday necklace. A daily reminder for yourself or the

perfect gift for her! Choose from a variety of inspirational messages to narrow

your focus. $9.00 (574) 273-8985 www.centercourtdirect.com

DYLAN’S CANDY BAR (10%) robe is perfect for lounging around and

relaxing...it’s cute, it’s cuddly, it’s a candy spill comfy robe! And to complete the

look, the Fuzzy Candy Spill Pants are also available! Machine Washable. $25.00

(212) 620-2700 www.dylanscandybar.com

This cozy fleece blanket is perfect for taking to chemotherapy, dialysis, or

just cool weather days! The machine washable blanket is emblazoned with the FIGHT LIKE A WOMAN (10%)

logo embroidered on the carrying strap. SRP $40.00 (800) 545-1113

www.fightlikeawoman.com

Each EARTH ANGEL BY CLOCK IT TO YA (23%) bracelet is individually hand polished, available in antique

silver, antique brass, or antique copper, and accompanied by a corresponding

accent charm with an inspiring original verse. $9.75 (800) 848-8144

www.theangelsofourlives.com

Feel Good Finds PRODUCTS THAT SOOTHETHE BODY, MIND AND SOUL.

The Meanings of Life line began with an intrigued interest in symbols and their significance. Covering more than 150

icons to date, CARDTHARTIC’S (10%) designs are all Made in America with soy ink on recycled paper. SRP $3.50

(800) 814-8145 www.cardthartic.com

Cheer up and color with Think Happy! from FOX CHAPEL PUBLISHING (10%). With three times as many

coloring pages as ordinary coloring books, this big coloring anthology

offers 96 playful art activities that will unleash your inner artist. SRP $11.99

(844) 307-3677 www.foxchapelb2b.com

VENDOR UPDATES GRANADA SALES CORPORATION will be discontinuing business.

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

Advantage Group Member Stores: GREEN HILL PRODUCTIONS, JOURNALS UNLIMITED, SCS DIRECT INC., SHERALVEN ENTERPRISES LTD

Show your support for your favorite collegiate

team with Christmas ornaments from THE

FANATIC GROUP (10%). The shatterproof design is

lightweight for use on indoor or outdoor trees; featuring

full color NCAA licensed logos. $4.50 (732) 512-1777 www.

thefanaticgroup.com

Make dazzling Christmas decorations with press-on glitter. MELISSA & DOUG’S (5% ex Sunny Patch) patented technology offers the look and feel of real glitter without the mess. Foam stickers and glitter sheets to make designs that sparkle! SRP $6.99 (800) 284-3948 www.melissaanddoug.com

Christmas is coming! If you’re looking for a helping hand, you’ve found it here; Foolproof

Christmas is filled with quick and easy recipes for the merriest holiday season ever!

NATIONAL BOOK NETWORK (10%) SRP $17.95 (800) 462-6420 www.gooseberrypatch.com

impulse items…A Holiday Edition

Fresh PicksF O R L I T T L E O N E S

Backpack Buddies Dino Dudes from SCENTCO (10%) are scented

stuffed plush attached with a keychain. There are six characters, each with their own unique scent.

Dino Dudes are filled with super soft stuffing and gourmet scented

beads. SRP $4.99 (866) 763-6245 www.scentcoinc.com

SMARTNOGGIN TOYS (10%) NogginStik® developmental light-up rattle is baby’s first learning toy; designed to help parents, caregivers and early intervention therapists begin encouraging early milestones in infants. SRP $24.99 (800) 835-0631 www.SmartNogginToys.com

Snow Kids from FIRST & MAIN (10%) are as sweet as can be! Little snow girl comes with cute pink puffy ear muffs and is adorned with a beautiful bow. The little snow boy sports his favorite blue and green hat with a pompom. $4.50 (800) 726-1400 www.firstandmain.com

5224 West State Road 46 #337Sanford, Florida 32771

407.268.4444www.retailadvantagegroup.com

DEMDACO’S (10%) Irresistible Story Time sock sets encourage the imagination, fun and bonding that comes with story time. These playfully coordinated, yet mix-matched, socks for kids feature favorite story time

themes. $12.00 (888) 336-3226 www.demdaco.com

NEW YORK PUZZLE COMPANY’S (10%) 100 piece mini puzzles are great anywhere. This one features a famous scene from Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban. Made in the USA from recycledchipboard. $4.50 (580) 789-9535 www.newyorkpuzzlecompany.com

Receiving a SCRIBBLE & WRITE BY BOSTON INTL (10%) Cardooo card is an experience to remember. Each story card contains a beautifully illustrated 12-page fairy story, inside card message and an envelope. $3.50 (800) 637-5061 www.bostoninternational.com

Now that Alice has her own magnetic play set from UNEMPLOYED PHILOSOPHERS GUILD (10%), her adventures can continue! 12 favorite characters from the original Tenniel illustrations for Wonderland and Through the Looking-Glass. $7.50 (800) 255-8371 www.philosophersguild.com

Once Upon A Time…Fairy tales are such a wonderful part of our story telling tradition and

the appeal is universal. Princesses, wizards, dragons and fairies…imaginations soar with each magical tale.