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: 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: Trends from the Trade Shows

PART 2 - PPAI Expo

We continue our trade-show wrap-up with a visit to the Promotional Products Association International (PPAI) Expo, which took place in Las Vegas on Jan. 14-18, the week following CES. The PPAI Expo is the largest promotional products show in the industry, and if you’re looking for something new, you’ll find it here – along with over 11,000 promotional consultants and 1,400 suppliers in the grand exhibit hall.

PPAI is all about branding. By definition, a brand is the "name, term, design, symbol or any other feature that identifies one seller's goods or services as distinct from those of other seller's." Initially, branding was the act of burning a symbol into an animal’s skin with a hot iron stamp as a means to differentiate one’s cattle from another. This tactic was subsequently adopted in business, marketing and advertising – albeit somewhat less painfully.

 

Top Emerging Trends

From colors and textures to lifestyle and entertaining, new trends were out in full regalia at PPAI this year.

Let’s focus on fashion. As they say, everything old is new again. Neon from the ‘80s and brilliant pops of color ignite everything from clothing to accessories in 2013. Gold and black jewelry are on the rise, along with chunkier watches and bangle sets. Black diamonds are back, and rose gold is a must have.

Fashion handbags are getting bolder and brighter, as well. Patent leather is hot for spring, and cross-body style bags, which are perfect for commuters and multi-taskers who need their hands free, are trending right now. Pick one up with a pop of neon and you’ll be the trendsetter of your social group!

Are you a thrill-seeker? Well 2013 looks to be your year. Experience and lifestyle options were a big trend at PPAI. Everything from outdoorsy activities to unique adventures is emerging as popular categories. Coinciding with this, the health and wellness category is trending with products for working out on-the-go and staying healthy while traveling.

Speaking of outdoor living, backyard entertaining was also a big trend this year at PPAI, and portable and space-saving grills are all the rage. The latest grills are lighter-weight and easy to clean but still offer all the grilling space and quality you need when creating an outdoor meal for your family or your whole block.

 

This is just a smattering of the trends and products emerging this year. Check back frequently for updates via our weekly “Merchandise Monday” column right here on Hinda Blog!