Merchandise Monday: Don’t Forget Mom!

She laughs with you during the good times, cries with you during the bad and is there for you for everything in between. Doesn’t Mom deserve something special this Mother’s Day?

We’ve added some unique and timeless pieces of jewelry to our assortment just in time for the Big Day (which is May 12, but we don’t need to remind you, right?).

Sterling Silver Heart Necklace

Featuring a classically styled heart-shaped pendant strung on a black cord necklace, this piece is perfect for everyday wear and says “I Love You” in a special way!

Green Amethyst Necklace

A 12x10mm checkerboard-cut genuine green amethyst sits in a sterling silver pendant and hangs from an 18" link chain. A unique alternative to the traditionally purple February birthstone!

Smoky Quartz Necklace

The Smoky Quartz Necklace features a 10k yellow gold pendant and Venetian box chain with a genuine 6mm checkerboard stone. Where there’s smoke, there’s fire!

Diamond "X" Earrings

X marks the spot! These diamond earrings feature 14k white gold and a total carat weight of .11. Dress up your daywear or sparkle after hours!

Diamond Key Pendant Necklace

Show that special someone that she holds the key to your heart. The diamond-encrusted key pendant features a total carat weighs of .52 and hangs from a 14k white gold Singapore chain.

Journey Necklace and Earring Set

Everyone knows it’s the journey that counts. This sparkling set features 14k white gold and a total carat weight of 1.75. Show her just how much you’re enjoying the journey!

This is just a sampling of some of the new jewelry available in Hinda’s assortment. For more jewelry and other great gifts for Mom, check us out before May 12 or you’ll be in big trouble, mister! Don’t say we didn’t warn you!

Happy Mother’s Day to all the moms out there from all of us at Hinda!

Merchandise Monday: There’s No Place like Home

The 2013 International Home and Housewares show took place March 2-5 right here in Chicago, and Hinda was on the showroom floor checking out the latest and greatest of what the industry has to offer!

A lot is happening this year in the realms of Kitchen, Home Décor, Floor Care and Outdoor Living. Let’s start with everyone’s favorite room – the kitchen. Eye-popping color is all the rage this year, so why not replace your black, white and stainless steel with bright orange, fuchsia and blue! Everything from stand mixers to pots and pans to servingware is available in brights – and why not?

The Kitchen Chic category is also trending toward the more economical side, with an increased interest appearing in healthy living, bringing your lunch to work, making your own baby food and brewing your coffee at home. Travel beverage and food containers are popular for saving and freezing leftovers and byo-ing your meals – a great way to save a few bucks!

Top emerging trends in the Home Décor category include recycling and refurbishing instead of going out and buying new – and Pantone®’s fabulous palettes are making it easy to match colors and create new looks for items you already have in your home! This year, Pantone is throwing pops of bright color into its earthy-toned palettes to help you spruce up a room or your whole house without spending hours searching for and testing paint.

Texture is also a big factor in the latest Home Décor trends. For example, wicker and shiny white ceramic add another dimension to a brightly painted kitchen hutch; bright throw pillows make a splash on your old comfy couch or easy chair; and waffle-weave crystal for serving or as decorative pieces are hot! Also, look for reflective materials, green and recycled items and simple, bright white lighting.

While we’re on the subject of revamping your home, why not go the extra mile with a little spring cleaning? Floor care is trending right now, with bare floor steam cleaning still a popular way to get the job done. The latest floor cleaners are appearing lightweight, cordless and compact, which makes them easy to use and carry around the house for all your floors. Robotic floor and window cleaners are also emerging in this category, as well as air purifiers and humidifiers. Breathe easy in your newly redecorated home this spring!

And now that spring is on its way, we can finally talk about hanging out outside! Outdoor Living was another emerging trend at the show this year. Look for ways to create beautiful, useful spaces that extend your home living space, perhaps with the addition of a deck, patio, hot tub, pool or outdoor kitchen. Bringing the indoors outside is popular as people are spending more time entertaining at home. Patio furniture and outdoor lighting are becoming more aesthetically pleasing as opposed to just functional.

Stay tuned to Hinda Blog for more tradeshow, trends and merch updates via our weekly column, Merchandise Monday!

Merchandise Monday: New Partner – Broil King®

Hinda is happy to announce that we will now be offering items from Broil King in our awards assortment! It might not be quite grilling season yet, but there’s no reason not to get a jump-start on checking out new grills or stocking up on tools and accessories. These great new products will be available for redemption beginning in March!

Baron™ 320 and 490 Gas Grill LP/NG

The all new Baron series from Broil King offers both power and performance in a variety of sizes to suit the avid griller. The Barons include standard premium stainless steel features like a durable lid, drop down side shelves, control panel, handles and cabinet door.  You’ll be deemed the baron of backyard barbecuing when you show off your grilling skills on one of these beauties!

Deep Dish Wok

The professional wok topper is constructed from 1.2mm high-grade stainless steel. Its oversized design gives you more cooking space while its deep dish keeps foods contained within the wok. Oversized stainless steel 10mm handles and raised square perforation holes add to the rigidity of the design and raised perforations help keep food from sticking.

Imperial™ XL Gas Grill LP/NG

Inspired by professional cooking appliances and designed for the true outdoor grilling enthusiast, the newly refined Imperial™ XL enables you to truly enjoy the finer moments with friends and family. The Imperial XL features two totally independent cooking ovens which provide unmatched ease of use, as well as a slew of functional and fashionable features that will keep your guests coming back!

Keg

Introducing the new Keg, Broil King’s double steel walled and insulated kamado style smoker and convection grill that comes fully loaded right out of the box. Features include 480 sq. in. of total cooking area, removable side shelves, a durable stand with large wheels and trailer-hitch compatibility. What are you waiting for? Expand your barbecue experience with the Keg.

Pizza Stone Grill Set

The professional pizza stone set includes a resilient pizza stone able to withstand rapid temperature changes, a 1.2mm high-grade stainless steel cradle with integrated thermometer and 10 mm handles and a wooden pizza peel. The cradle is also designed to keep the pizza from sliding off the stone while removing it from the grill with the peel.

Professional 4-Piece Tool Set

The professional 4-piece barbecue tool set features a durable design tough enough for even the most demanding griller. It features large Bakelite handles with sleek stainless inlays over extra-thick 1.8 mm stainless steel one-piece tools – the ideal fusion of functionality and durability. Set includes a turner, locking tong, silicone basting brush and barbecue grill brush.

Signet™ 20 Gas Grill LP/NG

The Signet™ series is one of Broil King’s most popular gas grills and offers over 600 sq. in. total cooking space. With three stainless steel Dual-Tube™ burners, you can cook a variety of foods at the same time. The quality Therma-Cast™ aluminum oven retains heat and is perfect for convection cooking large roasts or even your holiday turkey. Grill like a pro and display your sense of style!

Merchandise Monday: Food for Thought

This time of year, food is always on everyone’s mind. What’s going to warm you up and stick to your ribs as we trudge through the final five or so weeks of winter? Well, these delicious offerings from Omaha Steaks® ought to do the trick!

Whether you purchase them as a gift or as a treat for yourself, nothing satisfied quite like a juicy steak – perhaps with a nice hot baked potato or roasted veggies on the side? Top it all off with a slice of New York cheesecake, and you’ll be ready to hibernate right through the rest of winter!

Private Reserve® Top Sirloin Combo

Unparalleled flavor and juiciness are the hallmark of Omaha Steak’s Private Reserve Top Sirloins. The thick, flavorful Gourmet Burgers are ground from Omaha Steak’s premium lean beef and won't shrink up like the supermarket ones! The package includes four 8-ounce sirloins and eight 5-ounce gourmet burgers. Makes a great gift for the meat-lover in your life! 

The International

The International from Omaha Steaks includes two 5-ounce filets and two 9-ounce strips and makes a great gift! This popular duo includes the elegant Filet Mignon and the classic Boneless Strip. It makes an enjoyable treat for family, friends and business associates.

Steak Filets, Burgers and Seasoning

Turn your backyard barbecue into a sizzling sensation with world-famous Omaha Steaks Filet Mignons, juicy Gourmet Burgers and Steak Seasoning. Your guests are guaranteed to be thrilled, and you’re guaranteed rave reviews! Package includes four 6-ounce Filet Mignons, four 4-ounce Gourmet Burgers and a 3.5-ounce jar of Omaha Steaks Signature Seasoning – a great gift for the food-lover or pit-master in your life!

New York Cheesecake

This authentic New York Cheesecake is a real treat. Baked with pure cream cheese, the legendary New York Cheesecake is deliciously rich and creamy. Each melt-in-your mouth bite is like a little piece of heaven. This 6-inch cheesecake serves six, but we won’t tell if you decide not to share.

Whether you’re a carnivore or dessert-lover – or both – Hinda has everything you need to make the rest of winter delicious!

Merchandising Minute Newsletter - February 2013

 

Welcome to the latest edition of Hinda's "Merchandising Minute" newsletter!

"Merchandising Minute" brings you the latest news on merchandise and award trends.

This issue includes:

• Emerging Trends from the 2013 Consumer Electronics Show
• Handy Tips to Organize Your Jewelry
• Recap of the PPAI Expo

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