Merchandise Monday: Great Gifts!

There are only 23 shopping days left this holiday season, but before you start stressing, Hinda is here to help you cross a few gifts off your list – and add a couple finishing touches to your own wish list, as well! We’ve added quite a few new items this month – as we do every month – that would make great gifts for anyone on your list!

adidas® Stretch Climaproof Wind Men's Jacket

Stay warm and dry all season long! The Stretch Climaproof Men's Wind Jacket features a self-mock with contrast zipper welt, front and back yoke and front panel for shaping, side panels for shaping and contrast adidas brandmark on back neck. It’s made of 95 percent polyester / 5 percent elastane with hydrophilic finish.

Apple® 13” MacBook Pro with Retina Display 2.4GHz, 4GB

Get ready for the Mac experience you’ve been waiting for – released just in time for the holidays! When you pack over 4 million pixels into a display the results are positively stunning – your eyes can’t discern individual pixels. A spectacular 2560x1600 resolution lets you see more of your high-resolution images and text is so sharp, you’ll feel like you’re reading a printed page!

Calvin Klein, Coach®, Gucci Assorted Fragrances

Don’t feel “Guilty” for keeping these fine fragrances for yourself! The Calvin Klein Women’s Mini Set includes .5-ounces each of Eternity, Euphoria, Obsession and Eternity Aqua. Also recently added to Hinda’s fragrance assortment are the Coach Signature Women’s 1.7-ounce and Gucci Guilty 1.6-ounce for men and women.   

Gran Turismo 6, Mario Party: Island Tour and Pac-Man™ and the Ghostly Adventures

Stock up on classic games for the holidays! Hinda just added the latest installation of Gran Turismo for PS3®, the hot new Mario Party release for 3DS™ and a remake of the video game favorite, Pac-Man, for  3DS, Xbox® 360 and PS3. Surprise the gamer in your life with one of these great titles!

Polar® Loop

The Loop from Polar® accurately tracks and distinguishes between activities such as gentle walking and running. It's the first waterproof activity tracker that can be worn during swimming. The Loop sends friendly messages through the user’s phone when he or she has been sitting for too long and offers the option of adding heart rate monitoring to workouts, providing a complete view of daily activity.

TaylorMade® SLDR Fairway Wood

The PGA Golf Show next month means new clubs are out now – including this new addition from TaylorMade! The new cut-through Speed Pocket flexes with more efficiency – a design that promotes increased ball speed, lower spin and allows further-forward CG. Features Fujikura Speeder 77 graphite shaft and FCT Lite Grip .600.

Merchandise Monday: Holiday Season is Just around the Corner!

Part III: Lifestyle, Housewares and Fashion

Although we could go on and on, all good things must come to an end. The third and final installment of our Holiday Trends Preview focuses on home and housewares, lifestyle and fashion trends. From jewelry and handbags to home entertaining and DIY, you’ll get great ideas for the fashionista, entertainer or outdoorsy in your life!

Ladies first! Jewelry, handbags and other accessories are always hot for the holidays. Hinda has a wide selection of Pandora® charms and bracelets to suit every taste and interest, including some season- and holiday specific charms. These make great stocking stuffers and are a beautiful addition to any woman’s wardrobe. And you can’t mention jewelry without talking about handbags! We’ve got a great variety of bags from clutches to crossbody and everything in between. Hot lines this holiday season include BCBGMAXAZRIA, Kate Spade, Vince Camuto and LAUREN by Ralph Lauren.

 

But looking great isn’t just for the ladies. We’ve got fashionable items for men, too, including watches, luggage and apparel! Fossil®, TAG Heuer and Bulova® are all big names in the watch world that make great gifts at the holidays and any time of year. On the travel front, hardside luggage and lighter pieces are making a splash. Check out pieces from carry-on to large wheeled luggage from popular brands like Samsonite® and Delsey® available at Hinda! The North Face® Thermoball™ Full Zip Jacket is also new on the scene this holiday season. Available for men and women, Thermoball is constructed with low-weight, high-loft clusters that retain heat even when wet. Stay warm and dry all winter long!

Moving on to housewares, home entertaining is still big in 2013. People are going for aesthetically pleasing table-top appliances featuring stainless steel, bamboo wood or crystal, wine and beer accoutrements to accessorize their home bars – like electric wine openers, beverage coolers and interesting drinkware – and retro kitchenware that makes a statement as well as serves a purpose. Celebrity-licensed cookware is hot due to the popularity of cooking shows – check out our lines from Rachael Ray, Emeril and Top Chef. Finally, single-serve coffeemakers, espresso makers and coffee accessories are still top sellers. Consumers seem to be getting used to not having to wait in line or pay upwards of $4 for their morning fix!

Last but not least, several great outdoor items have come through the merchandise pipeline just in time for the holidays. Are you a golf-lover or do you have a golf-lover in your life?  Check out the latest and greatest additions to Hinda’s already wide selection of golf gear, including the Sony® Action Cam Golf Training Pack, the Garmin® Approach S1 Golf Watch and the TaylorMade® Spider Mallet Putter – among many others. Too cold for golf? Not to worry – Hinda is here with plenty of new cold-weather toys as well! The Reebok® SicKick Junior Hockey Stick, Active Sports Burton Blunt Wide Snowboard and the Flexible Flyer® Aurora 36” Foam Sled will cure all of your wintertime blues! Get out there and enjoy the snow and ice!

And there you have it – Hinda’s 2013 Holiday Trend Preview! Of course, this is just a small sample of the many, many items we have available, and as you know if you keep up with the blog, we’re always adding new stuff monthly! But we hope this guide will help you to pick out the hottest and most in-demand gifts for your loved ones this holiday season. After all, if we don’t help you become the coolest, most fun and most stylish gift-giver out there, then we’re doing something wrong!

Happy shopping, and happy holiday season from Hinda Incentives!

Merchandise Monday: Holiday Season is Just around the Corner!

Part II: Home Entertainment and Technology

Another big trend we see for the coming holiday season is in the home entertainment and technology realm. Surprised? With so many great blockbuster films, engaging video games and evolving gadgets out there, neither are we. And we bet we’ll find more than one of these items on your holiday list!

DVD/Blu-ray™ and video games make great stocking stuffers for the movie buff or gamer in your life. Recent blockbusters such as “Life of Pi” and “Iron Man 3,” classics like “The Wizard of Oz” and kids’ movies including “Barbie® in The Pink Shoes” are all anticipated to be hot redeemers this season. New video games such as “Madden 25,” “NBA2K14” and “Disney® Infinity” are all expected to sell well, especially given the popularity of sports video games.

Smart gadgets are becoming more popular as functionality increases and price points decrease. TVs are working more like computers, with internet connectivity, streaming TV, 4K and combo TV/DVD units. Sound bars and wireless speakers are all the rage as people long to bring that big-screen experience to their own living rooms. 3D TV is also hot right now, as it supports the many 3D movies that are being shown recently – like the aforementioned “Life of Pi.” Some models even let you control how and what you watch from your tablet or smart phone. 

Speaking of smart phones, accessorizing your favorite device is becoming quite popular, especially since people love using the camera. LG’s Pocket Photo Printer is a great way to get your fave shots off of your phone and into the real world. The Sony® Smartphone Attachable Lens is the first-ever zoom lens and sensor combo that clips right to your smartphone. Mophie® and Datexx have both introduced external batteries to power your device on-the-go.

Finally, what kind of tech round-up would this be if we didn’t mention the latest headphones? Bose® is big this year as the company has started to advertise on-air. The QuietComfort® 20 Acoustic Noise Cancelling® headphones let you hear as much or as little of the outside world as you want while enjoying your music. Sony®’s NFC Bluetooth® Wireless Headphones let you stream music from your smart phone or take a call mid-playlist. And Monster®’s Diamond Tears™ On Ear Headphones offer a fashionable, feminine answer to the popular on-ear headphones of today. Never be without your favorite tunes – the way you want to enjoy them!

As we mentioned at the conclusion of Part I, this is just a sample of the variety of different entertainment and electronic items available here at Hinda. Stay tuned Part III where we will cover trends in housewares, outdoor and lifestyle merchandise!

Merchandise Monday: Holiday Season is Just around the Corner!

Part I: Toys

It might still be early in the season, but now that Halloween is over and Thanksgiving in on the horizon, there’s no denying that the holidays are upon us! Whether or not you’ve finalized your shopping lists, we’re here to tell you all about the trends we’re seeing for this year’s gift-giving season. Get ready to make that special someone’s holiday extra merry!

Let’s start by keeping the kids happy and talk about toys. LEGO®, Barbie®, nabi® - a new brand at Hinda – and Power Wheels are all forecasted to be big hits this shopping season. Our wide selection of LEGO building sets includes Legends of Chima™, Star Wars™, Marvel Super Heroes and LEGO City. We’ve also got an assortment of LEGO Friends, geared toward girls and LEGO Duplo® - larger blocks for smaller hands!

Your favorite girl will love the new Barbie Color Chalk Hair doll. Barbie’s never looked better than when the young stylist in your life uses the included chalk pods to dream up the trendiest, most cutting-edge ideas in hair color. The blue, pink and purple pods contain enough chalk for 100 applications and the chalk washes out easily with soap and water. Let your kids’ imaginations run wild with this fun new Barbie toy.

Hinda is proud to introduce its new partnership with nabi®. The 16 GB Nick Jr.® Edition features the Wings™ Education System, which tailors courseware to the strengths and weaknesses of the child's skill set level in math, reading and writing. Your kids will have fun with the apps, games, books and videos featuring favorite Nick Jr. characters like Dora the Explorer™, Ni Hao Kai-lan™ and Go Diego Go™.

Staying within the more educational vein, Hinda’s got a Vivitar® 30mm refractor telescope and 3-objective compound microscope set that will keep your favorite budding scientist busy for hours! This kit's telescope includes a tripod as well as 20x, 30x and 40x eyepieces. The microscope is capable of 300x, 600x and 1200x magnification. The set includes specimen slide, blank slides, slide covers, specimen collection vials and tweezers.

When it’s time to get outside and burn off some of that seemingly endless energy, the Ford F-150 from Power Wheels® is just what your little one needs. With realistic side-view mirrors, built-in windshield and roomy truck bed, kids will feel like they’re driving a real truck! They can even lift up the hood to find a realistic-looking truck engine. With big, rugged tires, kids can take their adventures off-road, too!

This is just a small sampling of the wide range of toys and children’s merchandise we have here at Hinda, but these are some of the items we predict will be popular this coming holiday season. Stay tuned for the next installments of our 2013 holiday trends preview, where we’ll cover entertainment/technology, outdoor recreation, home and housewares and more!

Merchandise Tuesday: Creatures of the Haunted Warehouse!

The spookiest day of the year is coming up and we thought we’d treat you with some new merchandise to celebrate! While these items aren’t too scary, their names certainly make you think of things that go bump in the night! From monsters and skeletons to spiders and ghosts, we’ve got creepiness covered – but these are creatures you’ll want to keep around!

Disney Pixar’s “Monsters, Inc.” DVD or BD/DVD Combo

Experience the film that captured the hearts of critics and fans around the world in a breathtaking new way. Lovable Sulley (John Goodman) and his wisecracking sidekick Mike Wazowski (Billy Crystal) are the top scare team at Monster, Inc., the scream-processing factory in Monstropolis. When a little girl named Boo wanders into their world, it's the monsters who are scared silly, and it's up to Sulley and Mike to keep her out of sight and get her back home.

Disney Pixar’s “Monsters University” DVD

Ever since college-bound Mike Wazowski was a little monster, he's dreamed of becoming a Scarer – and the best Scarers come from Monsters University. But during his first semester, Mike's plans are derailed when he crosses paths with hotshot James P. Sullivan – "Sulley" – a natural-born Scarer. The pair's out-of-control competitive spirit gets them kicked out of the elite Scare Program. With their dreams temporarily dashed, they realize they will have to work together if they ever hope to make things right.

Kent Bikes Razor® Skeleton Eyes Board & Helmet Combo

The Skeleton Eyes skateboard combo is a fantastic package for the beginning skater. It features a real skateboard – not a toy – and a Consumer Products Safety Commission (CPSC)-approved safety helmet. The board features real maple construction with double kicktails and full coverage grip tape. Steering is handled by easily adjustable vinyl clad steel trucks, and the branded wheels roll on sealed steel precision bearings. The included helmet has adjustable straps.

LEGO® Marvel Super Heroes Spider-Man™: Spider-Cycle Chase

Venom™ has taken control of Nick Fury™'s S.H.I.E.L.D. flying car and is making a super-fast getaway. Send Spider-Man to the rescue in his cool Spider-Cycle! Help Spider-Man catch this venomous villain and return the car to the good guys! Watch out for Venom's vicious symbiont web attack! Use the folding wheels on both vehicles for the perfect high-speed pursuit in the air or on land. Includes Spider-Man, Venom and Nick Fury with weapons.

TaylorMade® Ghost Tour Daytona 12 and Fontana 72 Putters

Great putting requires complete confidence in your instrument. You have to love how it looks, feels and sounds. That was the goal with TaylorMade’s Ghost Tour Series. Each model is crafted with a level of refinement that’s readily apparent from every angle and engineered to deliver smooth, accurate roll and acute distance control. Gain confidence with a putter that’s at the apex of art and science and elevate your ability to get the ball in the hole. Are you brave enough to try the Ghost?

TaylorMade® Spider Mallet Putter

The Spider Mallet Putter features tremendously high motion of inertia (MOI) in a mallet-style head for outstanding twist resistance and distance control on off-center hits. The 130g grip counter-balances head weight to help you swing the head smoothly and on path. The counter-balanced Spider Mallet is 50 percent more stable based on overall club MOI values than a traditional putter. Plus, the PureRoll Surlyn insert promotes a soft-yet-solid feel and smooth roll straight off the face. Nothing creepy about that!

Merchandise Monday: Shades of Hope

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and each year we do our part to help raise awareness by adding new pink merchandise to our assortment. Besides adding a fun pop of color to your day, proceeds from the redemption of our pink items go toward a variety of awareness organizations, including Susan G Komen for the Cure® and the Breast Cancer Research Foundation®.

Conair® The Power of Pink Infiniti Pro AC Hair Dryer

Ceramic technology safely dries and promotes healthy hair while ionic technology reduces frizz and enhances shine. The true cold shot button locks in curls, waves and style. Other features include three heat and two speed settings, a removable filter and two concentrator attachments to achieve a variety of styles. Look your best while feeling great about supporting a good cause.

Cuisinart® Smart Stick® 2-Speed Hand Blender

This sleek, high-performance hand blender makes quick work of puréeing soup in a pot or blending a pitcher of frothy hot chocolate – it can whip up lemonade and fruit smoothies in seconds, too. One-touch control and an ergonomically designed grip offer comfortable, convenient control while blending. Why not whip up something delicious?

Leatherman® Pink Micra®

The Micra® has been Leatherman®’s most popular keychain tool for years, and now it’s being offered in pink! The Micra offers ten useful tools and personal care features, including spring-action scissors, nail file, nail cleaner, tweezers, knife, extra-small screwdriver, medium screwdriver, Phillips-head screwdriver, ruler and bottle opener. Don’t leave home without this handy, all-in-one tool!

Pandora® Pink Leather Bracelet with Pink Ribbon and Silver Bracelet with Pink Ribbon Ball Charm

The Pink Ribbon Charm is paired with the Pandora Clasp Pink Leather Bracelet and the Pink Ribbon Ball Charm is paired with the Pandora Clasp Silver Bracelet to make the perfect start to a new wearer’s Pandora collection (bracelets sold separately). Pandora will donate 5 percent of the retail sales for the pink ribbon beads to Susan G. Komen for the Cure®, with a minimum guaranteed donation of $1,000,000.

Tervis® 16-oz. Tumbler with Pink Ribbon Polka Dot Wrap and Lid and 24-oz. Pink Ribbon Water Bottle

Show your support for the cause wherever you go with these beverage holders from Tervis Tumbler (items sold separately). Tervis tumblers are strong enough not to melt, chip or crack and are great for both hot and cold drinks.  Unique double-wall insulation reduces condensation and keeps hot drinks hotter and cold drinks colder. Made in America and proudly supporting the cause. 

Wilson® Hope Pink Tennis Tote Bag

The exclusive Wilson® HOPE Tennis Tote features soft to the touch fabric, a main compartment for clothing and equipment with a middle zippered divider pocket for valuables, a side carry pocket to hold a racket and a front accessories pocket. Help support the cause and show breast cancer that backhand you’ve been working on! 

Merchandise Monday: Falling for Fall

September means summer is officially winding down. The kids are back in school, pools are closing for the season and football is back on TV. The days may be warm still but the mornings are chillier. The leaves are changing colors. And the months ending in “b-e-r” allude to just that – brrr!

But let’s not think about that. Instead, let’s talk about all the new merchandise Hinda has added to help you prep for the months ahead. We covered some football-centric items in our last column, but Hinda’s got all that and more for fall and as we move into the final four months of the year!

Black & Decker® 36V Lithium Sweeper/Vacuum

The changing leaves are beautiful on the trees – but not so much on your driveway and patio. This sweeper/vacuum is ideal for blowing driveways, sidewalks, decks, garages and other hard surfaces of leaves, grass clippings and other lawn debris. It easily converts to a hard surface outdoor vacuum. Show your backyard who’s boss! 

Brookstone® Pure Bliss™ Quilted Sofa Comforter- Stone

Curl up on the couch or your favorite chair without your feet peeking out or drafts getting in with Pure Bliss’ built-in pocket. This quilt features ultra-plush fabric on one side with a lofty and warm comforter on the other. The ultra-plush side is irresistibly soft while the comforter side, with hypoallergenic Better Than Down® fill, offers down-like warmth. It’s more than a throw blanket, it’s Pure Bliss!

Frigidaire® Hanging Electric Fireplaces

Any piece in Frigidaire’s line of electric fireplaces makes a stunning addition to your home décor. The mesmerizing flame effects operate with and without heat to create a remarkable ambience in any season. These elite and stylishly designed fireplaces are simply fascinating and are must-haves for every home. 

Kalorik® Fun! Electric S'mores Maker

Now the enjoyment of roasting marshmallows over an open campfire can be brought to the comfort of kitchens everywhere! The Kalorik® electric heating S‘mores Maker has a charming appeal and is ideal to use inside the house. Just add graham crackers and chocolate squares to make a delicious s'mores treat. No need to wait until next summer – enjoy your favorite dessert all year long!

RCA® 19- and 22-inch LED HDTV DVD Combo

These LED HDTV DVD Combos are versatile quality digital TV/DVD players that fit any room. Features include LED backlit active matrix TFT screens, hi-res picture quality, 1000:1 contrast ratio, built-in DVD player, a variety connection ports, a headphone jack and a v-chip parental control. Don’t miss your favorite fall TV, movies or the big game!