Group One Associates

We love our 🇨🇦 brands!

Canada Day is around the corner and the best way to support Canadian businesses from the top down is to stock amazing homegrown products from Canadian brands. Might we suggest two of our faves?
gifts is a Nova Scotia based gift company that makes stunning seed packets and stationery inspired by floriography and vintage design!

is an Ontario based stationery brand with whimsical designs that spread joy and love with every greeting card - and the cutest little mascot named Stanley!

Both of these brands will look perfect on Canada displays and will be customer favourites for sure! Order now online or by contacting your Group One Associates rep.

Puzzles so pretty they could be literal art - it’s gotta be Eeboo!

The fall/holiday catalogue just dropped and we are OBSESSING over the new additions to Eeboo’s already stacked line up of puzzles. And from now until June 30th, when you pre-book your holiday orders, you can save big and pay later! Check in with your sales rep for all the details or head over to markettime to start adding all the awesome new product straight into your cart.

Which fall/holiday puzzle design is your fave? Drop it in the comments below! (We’re partial to the cats 😻)

It’s time to get your fall orders in for Dam! ⏰

Dam brings together the best in high-quality toys and kids lifestyle products from the best brands in Europe, all under one roof! And with a 6 week lead time shipping from Europe, now is the time to start adding your favourites to your cart and building that fall order!

Swipe through for a taste of some of the amazing brands under the Dam umbrella and check out the ordering timeline below!

✨order in July = arrival in September
✨order in August = arrival in October
✨order in September = arrival in November

Start building your order online on markettime or by reaching out to your Group One Associates sales rep today!

Eat. Sleep. BEACH. Repeat. 🏖️

Get all the essentials for perfect beachy summer displays, from towels and accessories, to kids toys for playing in the sand and sea, to decor pieces that bring a bit of the beach home (just without the messy sand part 😝)

Swipe through to see some of our favourite picks plus check out today’s email newsletter for fresh ideas for fun in the sun!

Not signed up for our emails yet? Check the 🔗 in our bio to get yourself onto the coolest mailing list around!

Show your Pride with Turtle’s Soup 🏳️‍🌈

June is Pride Month and your customers can celebrate and show their pride with this amazing collection from ! From stickers, to greeting cards, to bookmarks, the collection has a little something for everyone that represents who they are and what they stand for!

Canadian retailers can shop the Pride collection and all the other amazing products from Turtle’s Soup online 24/7 or by reaching out to their Group One Associates rep!

In honour of Canadian Independent Bookstore Day (which is tomorrow! 🥳) we thought we’d do our own version of “if you like this, try this” but with our favourite bookish products!

Swipe through to see perfect picks for every genre that would be a great match-up on your store shelves - and maybe pick up a few book recs along the way 😉

A very happy Independent Bookstore Day to all of our book-slinging customers, we 🩷 you!

Say hello 👋 to Skillmatics!

Skillmatics is a game and toy company focused on creating playful learning experiences! Their award-winning and top-rated games and activities are engaging, innovative, and totally screen-free! With a full range of craft kits, learning activities, and board games - and even some amazing licenses like Disney and Bluey - there is something for every store and every shelf!

Canadian retailers can order Skillmatics with capped freight and NO duties on markettime or by reaching out to their Group One Associates rep today!

The perfect cards for Moms, Dads, and Grads! 💌

Stock up on all the cards you need for spring gifting occasions, from Mother’s and Father’s Day to graduations of every level. Whether it’s something whimsical and fun from , a sweet and charming message from , something vintage and colourful from .gifts, or a nerdy little treat from , there is a card for every situation and every recipient!

Canadian retailers can shop anytime on markettime or by reaching out to their Group One Associates rep!

🌸 STARTS TODAY 🌸

Come visit us at at the International Centre for the Spring Market! ✨

Lock in your fall pre-books and get set for an amazing season ahead.

💥 And YES…back by popular demand - Our SAMPLE SALE starts too!

🛍️ Take 50% OFF select merchandise (while it lasts!)

⚠️ Sample sale details: CASH ONLY + don’t forget to bring your own boxes & bags!

See you there! 📍suite 204 (Hall 1 upper level)

🌸🪻🩵 DII Spring 🌸🪻🩵

The DII Spring Prebook is live and promises a spring season full of vibrant citrus, soft flowers, busy bees and hearts galore! Set the mood for your spring shelves by swiping through to explore the perfect vibes of the 🌸 DII 2026 Spring Collection 🌸.

Prebook DII Spring to guarantee your stock plus enjoy extra savings and extended dating if you order before Nov 30th! 🩵 Contact your Group One Associates rep for details or shop 24/7 online through the 🔗 in our bio!