Merchandise Monday: Falling for Fall!

The first full week of fall is upon us, and in the spirit of the new season, we’ve decided to highlight a few new items that are perfect for this time of year. Whether you’re planning a last-chance camping trip, gearing up to do some pre-winter yard work, getting a head start on holiday shopping (yes, we said it) or just looking forward to spending time with the family in cooler weather, we’ve got something for everyone.

Black & Decker® 12-amp Blower Vac

Keeps your yard neat and tidy with the 3-in-1 blower, vacuum and mulcher. Blow through leaves and debris with ease – the Anti-Clog Vortex Impeller™ prevents clogging when mulching while grinding up to 10 bags of mulch down to one. The blower vac offers two speed selections for flower beds, is powerful enough for matted leaves and has tool-free switching between vacuum and blower in seconds.

Coleman® Getaway Camping Package

Enjoy the great outdoors with the Getaway Camping Package from Coleman®. It includes the Coleman Go!® 4-person tent, a Sidekick lantern, two mesh Quad Chairs with back pockets, two Bryce™ warm-weather sleeping bags, a 45-can sport collapsible cooler and 2-burner propane stove. What more could you ask for in this all-inclusive camping package?

Dooney & Bourke™ Pebble Grain Zip Zip Satchel

The Zip Zip Satchel is a beautiful classic shopper in rich, supple, softly pebbled leather. It features two inside pockets, one inside zip pocket, a cell phone pocket and an inside key hook. Handle drop length is 4” and strap drop length is 15.5”. It’s got plenty of space and loads of style for the office, running errands, going out on the town – wherever life takes you!

Fitbit® Charge HR Wireless Activity Wristband Black

The Fitbit® Charge tracks steps, distance, calories and your all-day activity and monitors your sleep with a silent vibrating alarm option. Display shows daily stats, time and real-time exercise stats as well as notifications. The band is water-resistant, textured and comfortable. Wireless syncing syncs your stats automatically so you can share with friends and family or compete in Fitbit challenges.

The North Face® Canyonwall Jacket

Stay warmer while belaying in this heavyweight, hard-face fleece for men and women. The dense, gridded fleece backing provides additional wind protection at the crag. Both versions feature wind-resistant fleece, collar lining, reverse-coil center front zip, elastic-bound cuffs and a hem cinch-cord. Stay warmer longer with the Canyonwall jacket!

Pandora® The Colors of Fall Bracelet

The Colors of Fall bracelet from Pandora® expresses the beautiful colors of fall leaves! A sterling silver Pandora clasp bracelet features one each of Fascinating Ochre, Fascinating Orange and Fascinating Red murano glass beads and two Inspiration Within clear cubic zirconia beads. Add this to your Pandora collection or wear it alone for a stunning tribute to the season!

Trek® 820 Mountain Bike

Trek®’s Mountain Bike is a fine all-around bicycle that features a great-riding steel frame with a relaxed, upright position you’ll love and bump-busting suspension fork that smooths the road and trail. Plus, it sports a quick-shifting, easy pedaling 21-speed drivetrain, powerful linear-pull brakes and quality Bontrager® components. Available in men’s and women’s.

Vivitar® Nerf Action Cam Digital Camcorder

The Nerf Action Cam Digital Camcorder lets aspiring photographers capture extreme videos share them with their growing fanbase. The cam features 5.1MP, Full HD 720p, 4x digital zoom, 2” full touch preview screen and more. The package includes a USB cable, waterproof casing, bicycle mount, stand accessory, lithium battery, AC charger and easy guide. Get ready for the action!

Vivitar® Nerf Rebelle Action Cam Digital Camcorder

Let the young photographers in your life run wild with the Nerf Rebelle Action Cam. With the action cam, kids can capture extreme videos and share them with their friends and fans. The HD cam features a 2” full touch preview screen, 5.1MP and a Micro SD card slot (card not included). It measures 7.7” W x 5.8” H x 4.5” D and weighs 1.1-pounds. Get out there and get active!

Yankee Candle® All Day Fragrance Ensemble - Macintosh

Enjoy a true Yankee Candle® experience with this versatile trio. It will have your home and vehicle wrapped in true-to-life fragrance. The All Day Fragrance Ensemble includes a 14.5-ounce Medium Classic Jar, 6-ounce Fragrance Sphere and Car Jar Ultimate. Macintosh – so vividly real you can almost taste the unmistakable crunch! Nothing says “fall” like this classic scent!

Merchandise Monday: It’s Tailgate Season!

It’s not quite summer and it’s not quite fall, but no one can deny what this in-between season is all about – sports! Between the waning baseball season and the beginning of football, there is plenty to celebrate despite the shorter days and cooling temps. So why not get out there and enjoy some good ol’ tailgating before your favorite team takes the field? From grilling must-haves to outdoor games, Hinda has everything you need for the perfect tailgate party. Now grab some friends and put your game face on!

Anchor Hocking 14-Piece Beer Party Set

This is the classic set no bar should be without. The 14-Piece Beer Party Set includes a large serving bowl for snacks, six Lucite®-like coasters, six pilsner-style glasses and a 55-ounce pitcher. The glassware is dishwasher safe and great for your next game or movie night!

Baggo® Bean Bag Game

Everyone’s favorite outdoor party game includes two game boards, eight bean bags, a built-in scorekeeper, distance regulator and wall-mounting bracket for storage. The durable polyethylene game boards have carry handles and bag storage and the cotton/poly bags are filled with treated corn kernels.

Coleman® 40-Quart Wheeled Cooler

Fitted with large wheels and a tow handle for easy transport, the blue chest cooler holds up to 67 cans plus ice. Outfitted with a sump-lined drain, it cleans up in a snap with no tilting required. The cup holder lid safely and securely holds four beverages – so it doubles as a small table!

Coleman® Cooler Quad Chair

This outdoor chair holds up to four cans and one Chillers™ Brite Ice Pack (not included) attached to arm chair. Features include a padded seat and back, mesh cup holder, adjustable arm height and side bags to store personal items. Holds up to 300-pounds and includes a convenient carry bag. 

Grilllight 4-Piece Stainless Steel LED Grilling Set with Apron

With Grillight you will never need to worry about the sun setting on your barbecue. The tools are made using high strength 430 stainless steel and includes spatula, tongs, high heat silicone basting brush and a grill fork. The adjustable apron is make of PVC-backed nylon and features front pockets.

Pandora® Football Bead

The Pandora® Silver Football Charm is hand-crafted from sterling silver. This perfectly detailed charm is great for a football fanatic or to represent the football player or enthusiast in your life. Add this unique charm to your Pandora collection and show off your football spirit!

Waring Pro® The Tailgater® Blender

Enjoy anything and everything a Waring Pro™ blender can make in all the best outdoor places. An extra-long 15' cord plugs into 12V cigarette lighters on cars, boats and SUVs. Crush ice, blend drinks and make salsa in the unbreakable, extra-large 48-ounce clear plastic carafe.

Weber® Tailgate Set - Weber Q® 1000™ Gas Grill and Portable Cart

Weber® Q® 1000™ is the perfect grill for camping and tailgating. It pairs a high-performance 8,500 BTU-per-hour input cooking system with easy-grip handles to form a powerful portable gas grill. A push-button ignition provides easy, reliable lighting and the burner valve is infinitely adjustable.

Wine Enthusiast Indoor/Outdoor Cabernet/Merlot Wine Glasses (Set of 4)

Perfect for pool, patio and even indoors, these everywhere glasses have such clarity, you might mistake them for crystal. But they’re actually made from food-safe, shatter-resistant Eastman Tritan™ copolyester that won’t crack or break, making them ideal for entertaining anywhere without worry.

Merchandise Monday: Back to School!

Kids dread it. Parents welcome it. But either way there’s no escaping it. It’s back to school season! While nobody wants the fun and freedom of summer to end, there’s no better way to ease into the end of the break than with brand new stuff! Whether you’re treating your students to something special this year or stocking up on the old standbys, Hinda has everything you need to start the school year off right!

Apple® 13” MacBook Air, 1.6GHZ, 4GB RAM, 128GB Flash

Apple®'s engineers have leveraged the lessons they learned in designing the miniaturized iPad® and applied them to the design of this 3-pound computer. This ultra-portable notebook features a thin and lightweight design in addition to everything you expect on a Mac – a FaceTime HD webcam, dual-band Wi-Fi®, Bluetooth® 4.0 and built-in stereo speakers. Great for work, school or play!

Apple® 13” MacBook Pro with Retina Display

Available in 2.6GHz, 8GB; 2.7GHz, 8GB, 128GB Flash; 2.7GHz, 8GB, 256GB Flash; 2.9GHz, 8GB, 512GB Flash

This powerful notebook computer features an innovative, ultrathin, ultra-portable design that’s loaded with advanced power management features, uses low voltage for improved battery life and provides built-in Bluetooth® 4.0, which allows you to connect wireless headphones, keyboard, mice and other compatible peripherals without a hassle (not included).

CalPaks 18” Lightweight Backpack

Whether you’re going to work, school or just walking around town, carry your belongings in style and comfort with the CalPak backpack. This backpack features self-repairing zippers, a front pocket and side mesh pockets. With a laptop area in the main compartment, your backpack can carry everything you will need no matter where your travels take you.

CalPaks Impactor 18” Rolling Backpack

Lighten the load off your shoulders and body with the Impactor rolling backpack. The roomy and expansive main compartment gives you plenty of space for those books, laptops, jackets and whatever else you have, while the front utility pocket keeps your smaller pieces in check. Mesh side pockets, a retractable handle, a padded wheel cover and front utility string round out the features.

Intel® Compute Stick Windows®

Transform any HDMI® display into a fully functional computer and harness the power and reliability of a seamless experience across PC-like embedded, business and consumer segments. Intel® has crammed in a quad-core Atom CPU, 32GB of storage and 2GB of RAM, a USB port, Wi-Fi® and Bluetooth® 4.0 support, a mini-USB connector, 32-bit OS: Windows® 8.1 and micro SD slot (card not included).

LEGO® Darth Vader Clock and Watch Bundle

Once a powerful Jedi, you fell to the dark side to become the most infamous Sith lord of your time. Featuring his iconic black armor and a backlit LCD screen powered by the dark side, this LEGO® Star Wars™ Darth Vader kids watch and clock bundle is a great addition to any LEGO fan’s galactic empire – and an ominous reminder to wake up on time for school in the morning!

LEGO® Friends Purple Brick Alarm Clock

Built like the famous LEGO® brick, the LEGO Friends alarm clock makes a cool and useful addition to your kids’ room! The time is displayed on a digital LCD screen with a backlight, so you can read the clock whenever you want. The snooze and backlight functions are activated by pushing down on one of the LEGO studs. Don’t be late for school with this fun and functional LEGO brick clock!

Replogle Intelliglobe Talking Globe

Intelliglobe is the educational and entertaining globe that contains geography and general information that is truly interesting, useful and thought-provoking. This advanced globe features 18 touch and explore features, compare and find games, a trivia challenge and multiple choice quiz game. Globe operates in four languages. Have fun while keeping your geography skills sharp!

Merchandise Monday: Weathering the Storm

Mid-July means long hot and humid days, which make for some interesting weather situations. From sun showers to lightning storms to full-on torrential downpours, you never really know what’s in the forecast when you head out the door. Prepare for anything with our collection of tracking devices and weather-resistant gadgets.

Whether you’re watching the storms roll in from the comfort of your backyard or trying to entertain with an iffy forecast, you don’t have to let the rain spoil your parade when you put your trust in these great items!

Acu-Rite® Digital Weather Station with Forecast/Temperature/Clock/Moon Phase

Plan the day with confidence with your own weather and weather prediction information. The Digital Weather Station uses patented Self-Calibrating Technology to provide your personal forecast of 12- to 24-hour weather conditions, giving you the most accurate forecast available for your exact location.

Acu-Rite® Emergency Weather Alert NOAA Radio with S.A.M.E.

Tune in to emergency alerts, storm alerts, tornadoes, floods, disasters, Amber alerts and public announcements. Digitally tuned to NOAA Weather Radio (NWR), this radio provides continuous weather information including warnings, watches, forecasts and all hazards 24/7.

Acu-Rite® Sportsman's Hunting and Fishing Activity Meter and Weather Forecaster

Don't miss out on favorable weather and wildlife conditions! This handy device predicts wildlife activity levels by combining weather observations with lunar positioning data. Receive outdoor temperature, barometric pressure, moon phase and Intelli-Time clock readings on the bold LCD display.

Brookstone® Weather-Resistant Indoor/Outdoor Wireless Speaker with Dock

Weather-resistant and portable, the wireless speaker booms out rich, omni-directional sound in yards, patios or anywhere within 150’ of your docked MP3 player or stereo. Volume controls on the speaker mean you don’t have to leave the party and the speaker dock rocks inside the house, too. 

Bulova® Indoor/Outdoor Weather Clock

The outdoor wall clock illuminates at dusk, shuts off at dawn and features a metal case in oil-rubbed bronze finish. Arabic numerals and instrument graphics are printed in a light-reflective ink, covered with a clear acrylic diffusing overlay and sealed with a gasket for protection from the elements.

FUJIFILM FinePix All-Weather Proof 16MP Digital Camera Bundle

Capture and share extreme scenes in places a tablet or smartphone can't go and optically zoom in tight – even for movies. This is FUJIFILM’s toughest camera yet for extreme weather protection in extreme places, whether sea, sand, snow or time with kids.

Howard Miller® Weather Sentinel Clock

The Weather Sentinel features a crescendo alarm with snooze, removable stand for wall mounting, 12/24 hour time format and shows month, date, day of the week and moon phase. A weather trend RF sensor transmits outdoor temperature and humidity wirelessly to the clock.

Kaito NOAA Weather/AM/FM Radio with Cell Charger

The Radio/Cell Charger delivers up-to-date weather reports in every county and in all 50 states. It features a 5-LED flashlight/14-LED reading lamp, 4-way power – hand-crank, solar, AA batteries or AC adapter (not included) –,siren, rechargeable battery, DC jack and USB phone charger jack.

Merchandise Monday: Hot Summer Parties!

With summer in full swing and temperatures on the rise, what could be better than getting the gang together for some outdoor fun in the sun? Hinda has everything you need for any type of gathering – from small and spontaneous to large and loud and everything in between. So take advantage of the warm weather and sunshine with something new from our assortment!

Baggo® Bean Bag Game

Fun for all ages, BAGGO® includes two game boards constructed of blow-molded, lightweight and high-impact polyethylene, providing lasting durability for years of enjoyment. The bean bags are cotton/polyester heavy-duty poplin filled with treated unpopped corn for ultimate throwability.

Hanover Brigantine 7-Piece Outdoor Dining Set

The dining table features a classic design, antique finish and traditional cast top with lattice and scrolling border. It’s built to last with a sturdy aluminum frame and an anti-corrosion powder coating. The set includes six comfortable slingback-style chairs. Relax in style and comfort.

Hanover Table Umbrella and Iron Umbrella Base

The Hanover Traditions Umbrella allows you to make the most of your entertaining time outdoors while keeping your guests cool and comfortable and the base proves that even the most functional accessories in your outdoor room can have just the right amount of style. Pieces sold separately.

iDevices iGrill Mini Bluetooth® Smart Meat Thermometer

Using this Bluetooth® Smart grilling thermometer, you'll know when your food is ready from your mobile device. Choose from dozens of preset temperature alarms or create your own in the iDevices Connected app based on what you're grilling and entertain your guests while your meat cooks.

LED Bottle Lights

These battery operated lights in a bottle are perfect for use indoors or outdoors and provide warm, colorful illumination for table tops or hanging above your guests’ heads. Multiple colors to mix and match make for perfect accent lighting anywhere. Set includes one each: blue, green, orange and red.

Vortex Electronic Insect Trap

Don't let insects ruin your next picnic. The Vortex Electronic Insect Trap creates carbon dioxide with UV light and titanium dioxide which attracts insects while a vacuum fan draws them in. Pesticide and odor-free - kills mosquitoes, flies, wasps and more. All-weather construction for use indoors or out.

Weber Genesis® E-310™ LP Grill

Grill up delicious food this summer with the Weber® Genesis® E-310 Gas Grill. Featuring three stainless steel burners, this grill is designed to put out up to 38,000 BTUs of cooking power. Its painted steel shroud incorporates a built-in thermometer, and also features a polished handle and trim.  

Merchandise Monday: Great Gifts for Dads and Grads

With graduation season in full swing and Father’s Day right around the corner – June 21 – we thought we’d introduce some new items that make great gifts for both occasions! Hinda has added a number of practical, useful and fun items for your recent grad or deserving dad! And as always, this is just a small sampling of the vast assortment of great items we have for gift-giving!

Callaway® Big Bertha Alpha 815 Driver

A driver with low spin can help you hit your longest drives ever, but how about a driver that gives you low spin AND forgiveness AND maximum adjustability AND low CG AND a Gravity Core that any golfer can use? That’s exactly what Callaway®’s giving you in this beautiful beast of a club. 

Capresso On-the-Go Personal Coffeemaker

The coffeemaker that keeps up with your busy lifestyle by quickly brewing coffee directly into the stainless steel insulated thermal travel mug. The permanent filter can hold up to six tablespoons of medium-ground coffee and also works with pre-packaged soft coffee pods for added convenience.

Citizen® Eco-Drive® Axiom Stainless Steel Watch – Men’s and Women’s

An ultra-modern design and spare, streamlined dial lend stylish sophistication to this timepiece. Eco-Drive® Japanese quartz movement charges in natural or artificial light, never needing a battery. It features a stainless steel bracelet, silver-tone dial with two hands, marker at 12:00 and a date window.  

LG 60” webOS 2.0 LED HDTV, Magic Remote, 120Hz

Enjoy your favorite content like never before with the 60” LED HDTV, which features Full HD 1080p, webOS 2.0, TruMotion 120Hz refresh rate, 2-channel 20W Virtual Surround Plus audio, built-in Wi-Fi®, Wi-Fi Direct, SIMPLINK™ (HDMI® CEC) connectivity and is Energy Star® qualified.

LG Smart Watch Urbane

Designed with a full metal body with screw-less back cover, the watch features a full-circle P-OLED display, 410 mAh battery, “OK Google” and Android™ Wear. It has a side button that transitions display out of or into ambient mode, turns watch on and accesses its plethora of settings.

Panasonic® Arc4 4-Blade Dual-Motor Wet/Dry Shaver

Stainless-steel foils follow facial contours for incredible closeness and comfort. A Multi-Flex™ pivoting head glides smoothly over face, chin and jaw. The linear motor maintains peak performance throughout battery life. Use dry or in the shower with wet/dry convenience.

Spieglau Craft Beer Glasses Tasting Kit Set of 4

Craft beer enthusiasts unite! For the ultimate craft beer enjoyment, arm yourself with the Craft Beer Tasting Kit. The four glasses in this set include the IPA glass, Stemmed Beer, Lager and Wheat Beer. These break-resistant glasses are made of lead-free crystal and are dishwasher safe.

Welcome Aboard, Brad Brettschneider!

We are pleased to announce the hiring of Brad Brettschneider as Business Development Director (BDD). As a former Value-Added Reseller (VAR) partner for Hinda, Brad is no stranger to the industry or the company. His deep knowledge of recognition, rewards and incentives includes extensive experience selling Service Recognition Programs (HR), Sales Programs (Sales & Marketing) and Safety Improvement Programs (HR & Operations). 

Most recently, Brad served as Account and Territory Manager for 1157designconcepts in Sidney, OH, where he was responsible for sales development in Wisconsin, Illinois and Indiana and managing 1,240 accounts. Prior to this, Brad was Recognition Consultant and Sales Director for Jostens Recognition Division/MTM Recognition in Minneapolis and then Founder and Sales Director for Corporate Recognition Consultants (CRC) in Birmingham, MI.

An experienced BDD, Brad has proven successful in B2B sales with notable accomplishments among Fortune 500 clients and a strong presence working with C-Level executives. He has experience selling and implementing point-based incentive programs, symbolic recognition programs and merchandise reward programs to consumers and companies with distributors/dealer networks and is accustomed to and comfortable selling large-scale programs of $1 million-plus requiring strategy, problem solving and persistence with long-term sales cycles.

Brad’s in-depth knowledge of distributors and channel markets has served to create broader sales, increased revenue and the vision to recognize opportunities and strategize to seize given opportunities for growth and increased profit. A combination of solid business acumen, dynamic interpersonal communication skills and knowing how to bring out individual strengths within a team has proven Brad as a leader in the industry.

“Brad’s experience in the industry and as a former Hinda Incentives VAR will bring insights and creative solution development skills that will help our VAR partners to be successful,” says Mike Donnelly, President of Hinda.

Brad earned his undergraduate degree at Arizona State University in Tempe, where he played baseball and was president of his fraternity. When not hard at work, he keeps busy as an umpire for the Suburban Umpire Association of Chicago and as a manager and player in his men’s baseball league.

"I'm looking forward to helping Hinda increase sales and revenue through its VAR partner network,” Brad says. “With my experience as a VAR who sold to Ford, General Motors and Beam Suntory, I'm certain I can help VARs deliver top-notch programs to their clients."

He adds, “Point-based merchandise programs are a terrific way to engage employees, raise sales and drive performance and I'm thrilled to represent a company that knows how to deliver outstanding measurable results." 

Welcome to the team, Brad!