Houston Gift Reps Group

We are excited to be participating in the new “Reps Are Local Too” movement! This initiative aims to strengthen our communities by supporting local retailers and sales representatives. Local reps play a critical role in our local economies by providing unique products and personalized services and fostering economic growth. By supporting this movement, we invest in the resilience and vibrancy of our Main Streets. Let’s celebrate and uplift the local heroes who make a difference daily!

What a wonderful time at our annual HGRG Holiday Party!! 🎅🏻🎄🎁💕

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We Can’t Wait to See You!! Dallas Market Center

Can’t Wait to See You A message from your Houston Gift Reps Group members

Get the details for August’s Dallas Market!!! Dallas Market Center

Dallas announces details for August market | Home Accents Today The market is set for Aug. 19-25.

A little late night reading if you need it...

How Struggling Businesses Can Renegotiate Rent It’s possible to find a win-win solution.

"As we get back to business, you'll still need to get more people in your doors, “says The Retail Doctor. This is a great article on How to Attract Customers and Increase Your Store Foot Traffic!

How to Attract Customers and Increase Your Store Foot Traffic How to get more customers in your store? You attract customers, increase store foot traffic and grow retail sales with these tips any retailer can do.

Great advice from The Retail Doctor. Customers need to feel safe before they venture out to a new store or their favorite stores so knowing what to expect will go along way towards easing their comfort level.

Reopening Retail Stores - Tell Shoppers What’s Changed Before Arrival When reopening retail stores after COVID-19 shutdowns, things won't be the same. Make sure you tell shoppers what is different before they arrive.

Great article on Reopening retail stores by the Retail Doc!

The Quagmire of Reopening Retail Stores And Rebuilding Trust Reopening retail stores will take more than unlocking the doors, retailers will have to help a wary public rebuild trust.

Meet our member Donna DeLeon of Ingram Sales. “I have been on the wholesale side for 5 years. Prior to B2B I was on the retail side for 35 years. From sales to management to buyer. I really enjoy my position as an Account Manager/ Rep as it gives me a lot more freedom to build a business. I enjoy not being tied down to a fixed location. My Buyers are amazing and I love building relationships with them. Ingram Sales represents Aurora World Plush, Squire Boone Village, Impact Photographics, Maisto International, History & Heraldry, Coast Stone, Lake Art, Novelty Mints, Royal Resortwear, Julie & Joe, Just Jump It , Premiere Kites & Designs & Pix Perfect.”

Meet our member Kara Bailiff. “I have been a manufactures wholesale rep for 27 years serving the greater Houston area. I have truly loved this career path. Working with Houston area retailers has been a gift to me in so many ways. It has provided me with so many long lasting business relationships and true friendships. I have been blessed by so many customers and coworkers. I have been with OneCoast selling DEMDACO for 10 years. DEMDACO is first and foremost an artist driven company, they work with many artists to develop lines around their art. DEMDACO offers many categories of products such and Baby, Fashion, men’s gifts, home and entertaining, general gifts and a full seasonal line. The mission at Demdaco is to Lift the Spirit through offering meaningful gifts that show we care. The full line can be found at www.DEMDACO.com We currently have a showroom in Atlanta, Dallas and Las Vegas.”