ORANGE COUNTY
Retailer Excellence Awards
Karen Hogenauer: 2023 Rep of the Year Southwest
Accent Accessories' easy to wear relaxed style reflects the confidence of the woman who knows who she is. They have a large selection of one size fits most.
New & Notable: Quilted Bomber Jackets and Distressed Jeans.
Best Sellers: The original Magic Pantz and one size outerwear
Anju Jewelry is individually handcrafted by artisans in India using traditional techniques that have been passed down from generation to generation. Their mission is to create unique, hand-crafted products that blend traditional craftsmanship with modern trends. Anju is committed to creating economic empowerment by partnering with artisan groups enabling them to support their families in an environment that focuses on cultural heritage, creative expression, and fair-trade practices.
Best Sellers: The “Aasha” collection is handcrafted with recycled materials and is a 100% sustainable jewelry line. Using recycled saris and reclaimed wood, artisans are able to create a very unique and colorful collection of jewelry, where no two pieces are identical.
Cape Diablo is a jewelry brand inspired by the positive energies emitted by natural gemstones. Founded in 2017, the company strives to make a difference by partnering with artisans from around the world to provide a meaningful livelihood for them. Since it first started, it has expanded its presence globally to more than 100 countries and has served over 400,000 happy customers.
Best Sellers: Smart Watchbands and Natural Gemstone Bracelets
New and Notable: Tree of Life, 50+ New Watchband Styles - Leather, Summer Colors, Artisan Collection, and Inspiration Collection
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Chala Handbags is a handbag and accessory line for the whimsical soul that offers a perfect blend of playfulness and functionality. As an advocate for animal rights and welfare, their creative designs utilize only the finest PETA-Approved Vegan Leather, Cotton Canvas, and Nylon fabric. They are passionate about giving back to the community, donating to multiple organizations such as the Breast Cancer Research Foundation and Sloth Conservation Foundation, as well as donating 5% of their annual Net Profits to help animals in need through their charity partner, Heart and Home Animal Rescue Foundation.
New & Notable: Chala Pals: Big Foot, Brown Mushrooms, Darling Cross, Hedgehog A, Hydrangea, Octopus A, Pineapple, Poodle A, Shiba Inu / Other Additions: Canvas Sling Bag / Notable Styles: Deluxe Crossbody, Merry Messenger, Fanny Pack, Mini Coin Purse Keychain
Best Sellers: Cell Phone Crossbody, Convertible Backpack Purse, Mini Crossbody, Zip-Around Wallet, Wallet Crossbody
Cora & Pate is known for their exceptionally high-quality Flour Sack Towels, 100% down-filled throw Pillows, woven Tote Bags, Patch Caps, Aprons, and Accessory Bags. Their secret sauce is low minimum, print-to-order custom designs or name drop so you can create your own unique merchandise mix. You can also choose from a wide variety of funny, snarky, and beautiful designs. Proudly printed in America!
Cork Pops is a family owned and operated company which has been creating unique products for over 30 years. What started in a California garage with a father and son working together to develop the original Cork Pop cork extractor, has continued to include numerous other products that make entertaining fun and easy! Many of their products are made in California and are marked with the American flag to show their pride.
Best Sellers: After 35 years, their original Cork Pop opener remains a bestseller along with the Legacy opener which includes a built-in foil cutter.
Recognized as a premier source and brand of choice, Design Design, with their passion to Make Life Better, has developed eight, product-deep categories— Greeting Cards, Gift Packaging, Paper Tableware, Birthday Candles, and Stationery & Gift - to lay the foundation to turn any occasion into a celebration. Taking inspiration from traveling the world and understanding the importance of human connection, the Design Design team creates high-quality, relevant, and trend-forward products that stand out and demand attention and buying actions.
New & Notable: On the Bright Side! A vibrant new card collection thoughtfully designed with bright, bold designs, fun graphic prints, and an optimistic tone
DM Merchandising has over 35 years of experience creating innovative and unique products designed to sell. They envision, fulfill, and distribute all from under one roof, and all while having fun! DM is not your typical manufacturer – they’ve created over 3,000 products and multiple brands with bright, contemporary packaging and modern, functional displays. Partnering with DM is like working with numerous vendors that include Fashion and Fitness Apparel, Footwear, Sleepwear, and Cold-Weather Accessories, as well as Kitchenware, Tech, Novelty, and Seasonal merchandise.
New and Notable: Brands Crush and Bunkhouse and new collections from best-selling Kedzie, Britt’s Knits, Lemon Lavender, and Hello Mello
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Enso Rings is the leading designer and manufacturer of premium silicone rings. With a focus on comfort and durability, Enso Rings are perfect for situations where metal jewelry can be lost, damaged, or cause injury to fingers. The brand's patented approach to silicone production has attracted exclusive partnerships with properties like Disney, Warner Brothers, Marvel, and more. Each ring is backed by a lifetime warranty, and most rings are manufactured in the USA. Enso's mission to be a Force for Good has led fundraising campaigns for dozens of nonprofits, including Maui Strong, Breast Cancer Awareness, Encircle Pride, and others.
FreshCut Paper ® was created by renowned designer Peter Hewitt and along with a team of passionate artists, designers, and craftspeople, create intricate botanical and floral sculptures. Their life-sized pop-up floral bouquets consist of whimsical and breathtaking blooms that are wilt proof and crafted to last a lifetime. They proudly tread lightly on the earth with a carbon footprint nearly 300 times smaller than an imported bouquet. No jet fuel, pesticides, refrigeration, or landfills. All products and packaging are made from 100% recyclable paper and have planted 3.5 trees!
New & Notable: Freshcut Minis and Grandes
garb2ART’s premium, handmade bath and body products offer everyday personal care items in magical and unique designs. Their use of natural ingredients coupled with attractive aesthetics creates a top shelf experience. Proudly USA made in reusable/recyclable and on trend packaging!
New & Notable: Bath bomb/lip balm greeting cards, Bath Bubbly Swirl in Neapolitan, Cookies N Cream and Banana Split, and Rice Rice Baby, scented rice powder blush.
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Jess Beauty is a transformative skincare brand crafted with ethically sourced, high-quality ingredients to deliver exceptional results. All products are free of parabens, vegan, cruelty free, reef safe and are universal for all skin tones and types. Our skin is the largest organ in our body, and is constantly exposed to environmental stressors such as pollution, UV rays, and harsh weather conditions. Jess Beauty delivers the highest quality skincare to keep it healthy and looking its best and formulated to nourish, hydrate, and protect skin from damage.
Best Sellers: Sun Drop SPF 50+, Post Workout Gel Mask, C Bomb Moisturizer & Shine Bright Serum!
JIGGY makes modern puzzles with a mission! They are a new female-founded and entirely women-run puzzle company that's reinventing the humble jigsaw and reconnecting people with downtime and mindfulness. Each puzzle features art by an emerging female artist who gets a percentage of every sale, comes in sustainable and elevated packaging, and includes specially formulated puzzle glue to keep and frame your masterpiece.
New & Notable: RBG by Katy Hirschfeld, Yosemite National Park by Kendra VanDruff, Hana by Laurie Anne Art, Notting Hill by Elaine Lee, Pump by Edwina Owens Elliott, and Flower Power by Sharon Nullmeyer
Best Sellers: Disco Moonlight by Katie Smith, Lazy Girl Book Club by Natalie Linnea, Narwhal by Emma Lopes, and Stargazing by Sophie Minto
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From vibrant golds and blues to pastel pinks and lavenders, JILZARAH is all about expressing yourself through color and looking amazing while you do it. Every single bead and pattern are the result of hundreds of hours of dedication and passion from their designers. They don’t stop until each one is just right and neither do their artisans. Every piece of JILZARAH clay has been handmade so no two are exactly alike and they wouldn’t have it any other way.
New & Notable: New jewelry collections: Santorini, Sahara, Noir. The Story of Christmas Bracelets, Peace On Earth Bracelets, Love My Cabin Wrist Keychain, New Places We Love™ Bracelets, Confirmation & First Communion Bracelets
Best Sellers: Places We Love™, People We Love™, Keychains, Granddaughter & Daughter, Faith, Jewelry Collections, Holiday
Lady Jayne creates exceptional feel-good products and giftables drawing from current trends while remaining true to their confident and spirited brand identity. The contemporary prints embody sophistication, whimsy, and a celebration of color from delicate and soft to bold and bright.
New & Notable: NEW Holiday🎄: Jolly Geo, Deck The Halls. Hazy Florals, Bloomscape, and Mark My Words
Best Sellers: Flower Market, Bloomscape, Boxed Notecards/Greeting Cards
Lula 'n' Lee creates collectible jewelry pieces that are ageless in design. This three generation women-owned business is committed to creating timeless, empowering, and easy to layer and wear jewelry. With over 40 years experience in the retail and design industry, they carefully select gemstones, pendants, and chains to fit today's lifestyle and handcraft unique hand cast pendants of white bronze and brass by metalsmiths one piece at a time.
New & Notable: Locked by Lula 14K Gold Filled and Sterling Silver Collection, Reproduction Coins, Animal Kingdom, and Round Top Jewels
Best Sellers: Arm Candy
In 1933, Mary Meyer started sewing unique companions for her children and neighbors. To this day, in the hills of Vermont, Mary’s grandchildren and great grandchildren continue that same tradition of building care and comfort into every toy they create. That’s LOVE YOU CAN FEEL!
New & Notable: Holiday Designs in luxurious Putty Fabric as well as Modern Smootheez designs. Again Friends, made from recycled plastics; good for the earth and great for hugs! More Dino’s and additions to top selling Drax Dragon theme. NEW starting puzzles and blocks called Littlewoods.
Best Sellers: Putty and Putty Nursery, Taggies Drax Dragon, Crinkle Me Taggies, Taggies soft books, Marshmallow Zoo, WubbaNubs, Afrique Alligator theme, all teether rattles!
Celebrating a woman's personal style and designed and inspired by the namesake, the owner's spirited daughter, Maya J. This family-owned business is committed to creating fun, empowering, and easy to wear jewelry. With over thirty years of jewelry experience in NYC's diamond district, every piece is crafted with extreme love and care. Recognized as Oprah's favorite things five times.
New and Notable: Modern Classic Rings, Essentials, Game Day Bracelet Hair Ties
Best Sellers: Bracelet hair ties, Birthstone jewelry, and Wristlets
Legwear, Bodywear, Shapewear – Any-wear! MeMoi is a lifestyle brand featuring high quality comfort, the latest and most luxurious trends, essential basics, and versatile styles for the entire family. Every piece is created with attention to detail using innovative design techniques and an obsession with using only the finest fabrication. Committed to making every age, shape, and style look and feel their best is woven into the fabric of their core.
MeMoi – Elevating Comfort, Redefining Style.
New & Notable:
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Mistle Toes - cozy embroidered socks in giftable tree ornament
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Themed gift boxes - book lovers, casino, wine, and golf
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Golf and Casino themed pjs with matching slippers for men and women
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New greeting card socks for all occasions
Experience the Mixture difference - All of their products are made by hand using only the finest ingredients. Their Candles are 100% soy wax, and they use only cotton wicks. You’re going to love the beautiful packaging of their Bath and Body product! They also offer specialty collections: Mixture Man, Lady Mixture, Baby Mixture, and Laundry.
New & Notable: Introducing Mixture Pet made from safe & responsible natural plant-based ingredients. Safe for cats & dogs. Lightly fragranced that you and your pet will love!
NMR Brands is a global provider of licensed and branded Games, Puzzles, Playing Cards, and Lifestyle Products, marketed under the brands AQUARIUS, GAMAGO, GSN, ICUP, and ROCK SAWS.
New and Notable: SpongeBob SquarePants, Deadpool, Wolverine, Beetlejuice, and Shrek
Best Sellers: Puzzles, Playing Cards, Dice Games, Art By Numbers, Drinkware, Huggables, and Bandages
Step into the world of Pampa Bay where sophistication and practicality converge to revolutionize the tableware industry. Using innovative technology combined with the luxurious look of metal and resilience of high-fired porcelain, their serveware is not only stunning but also stain-resistant, tarnish-free, and dishwasher, oven, and freezer-safe. With more than 500 SKUs, their exquisite entertaining pieces and tableware are crafted to make a stunning statement.
Punch Studio invites you into an elegant world where cherished vintage motifs bloom to life in reimagined ways. Their in-studio artists blend watercolors with digital painting techniques along with lush intricate patterns in eye-catching colors.
New & Notable: NEW Holiday🎄: Winter Florals, Golden Foliage, Snow Day Dogs, Vintage Floral, Renaissance, Nightshade, and Cobalt Coast
Best Sellers: Vintage Floral, Emerald Peacock, Notable Florals, and Boxed Notecards/Greeting Cards
Roman® is a leading producer and exclusive distributor of more than 6,000 gifts and decorative accessories. Among the largest privately owned and operated firms in the industry, Roman offers a vast array of Christmas decorations and a wide range of inspirational, special occasion, and year-round giftware. In addition, Roman is known for its award-winning collections that include Fontanini Heirloom Nativity®, the Joseph’s Studio® Collection, Alexa’s Angels®, Roman Lights™, and Music Boxes by Roman®.
For over 150 years, Root Candles has crafted candles of uncompromising quality in Medina, Ohio prompted by Amos Ives Root’s passion for bees, beekeeping, and honey. Today, Root Candles still relies on the purity and naturalness of beeswax and bees that inspired Amos Ives Root all those years ago and remains true to its past by focusing on what they know best – beeswax. Root’s filled candles are made with an all-natural beeswax blend, saturated with fragrances containing essential oils, and are clean burning, long lasting, and luxurious.
New and Notable: Aromatic Herbs | Seasonal Fragrance: Myrrh & Honey. New limited-edition collection, “Sensations” offering three warm-beverage inspired fragrances: Apple Cider, Chestnut Praline Latte, White Peppermint Mocha. Returning colors great for Fall and Holiday: Rust, Butterscotch, Portobello and Dark Green in top-selling Pillar and Dinner Candle finishes/sizes/formats.
Best Sellers: Seeking Balance®, Dinner Candles, Legacy Fragrance Collection, Specialty Gift Collections
RosanneBECK Collections offers stunning paper and gift products to elevate your customers’ every day and seasonal celebrations including a vast selection of fresh, classic, and whimsical designs, print to order tabletop and entertaining pieces, notepads and stationery, and greeting and gifting collections. Create the perfect merchandise mix with their stunning designs to fit your store's aesthetic or customize your own. Products feature the unique watercolor artwork of artist Rosanne Beck, tastefully blended with graphic elements for a modern appeal. All proudly made in America!
Best Sellers: Paper Placemats, Greeting Cards, Luxe Notepads, and Kitchen Towels
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Scripted Fragrance makes scented soy candles celebrating what you love. Pairing beautiful fragrance with scripted stories, they hand pour giftable candles in Reusable Rocks Glasses.
New & Notable: Cabana Life x Scripted Fragrance Cocktails & Cabana Collection, 17oz Grand Glass Candles, Custom Safety Matches in Decorative Jars, and Autumn, Holiday & Custom Candle Gift Sets
Best Sellers: Pet Collection, Birth Flower Collection, and Custom Reusable Rocks Glass Candles
Soruka makes Sustainable Leather Handbags, Footwear & Wallets: More than 500K of tons of leather is wasted every year due to the leather industry using only 60% of the leather produced with the rest ending up in landfills. Soruka decided instead of adding to the problem, to be a solution. Their mission is to create beautiful timeless collections while preserving traditional techniques, supporting the sustainable fashion, and the fair-trade movement.
New & Notable: Introducing expanded footwear styles, including 3 new styles of leather boots and 360 Reversible Bags – 4 styles in 1 bag.
For more than 50 years, Spoontiques has been an industry leader in the wholesale gift, garden, home décor, licensed, and seasonal business. They create high quality products that are fun, functional, and on trend that give our retail customers high margins and quick turns.
New & Notable: 40oz Glitter Travel Mugs, Studded Cups, Etched Ceramic Travel Mugs, Door Décor, Garden Bells, Canine Collection with Breed Specific Dogs
Best Sellers: Stepping Stones, Birdhouses, Ceramic Drinkware, Suncatcher and Spinner Windchimes, Licensed Goods, Holiday Programs
Sunday Afternoons - BEYOND THE BRIM: For over 25 years, their family-owned company has been pushing the boundaries of hat-making. Always striving to add unique features and benefits and increase durability with an eye towards sustainability and the importance of being socially responsible, they feel good making them and consumers feel great wearing them. This is the brand of choice for anyone who steps outdoors to recharge their spirits and test their limits. Sunday Afternoons hats are for everyone who wants to feel the sun and play in the rain. Never doubt how far you can go with a good hat.
New & Notable: Spring 2025 - new colorways and patterns to fan favorites like Vineyard, Solar Bucket, Ultra Adventure Hat, and Charter Hat
Best Sellers: Capes: Ultra Adventure & Adventure, Boonies: Cruiser and Charter Hat, Buckets: Sunward and Solar, Caps: Artist Series Patch Trucker and Aerial, Fedoras: Havana and Sojourn, Women's Wide Brim: Wanderlust and Kestrel, and Kids: Kids' Play Hat all the way in new patterns
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A fourth-generation textile family with one mission: to create moments of joy
through comfortable things. Sunday Citizen believes your home should feel as good as it looks. That’s why they have purposefully crafted their own fabric blends, through months of rigorous testing, to produce bedding, home+decor, loungewear, and wellness collections that are not only incredibly soft and cozy, but also practical and durable.
Established in 2003, Zorbitz is the go-to when it comes to hot new items. This award-winning leader of impulse gift items is well known for priced to sell quickly and frequently reordered items. Their most popular categories include Fidget Toys, Squishy Toys, Impulse Toys, Stained Glass Window Art Kits, Putty, Meaningful Jewelry, and Emergency Phone Chargers.
New & Notable: Twiddle Dragon, Bento Box Bodies, Mini Palz Twiddle Dragon, Squishy Axolotl, Squishy Snack-Alotl, Mini Squishy Axolotl, Boba Buddies, Bento Box Buddies, Mini Squishy Take Out, Butterfly Surprise, Surprise Popsicle, Surprise Ice Cream, Surprise Cupcake, Bento Box Buddies, Mini Palz Playroom, Fishing 4 Funnies.
Best Sellers: Pop Chargers, Lava Diffuser Bracelets, Twiddle, Twiddle Cube, Squish-amals, Squishy Dumplin, Bento Box, Squishy Donuts, Farmer’s Market Squishes, Twiddle Squish & Stretch, Bubble Putty, Squishy Sushi, Gemstone Stone Massagers, and Gua Sha Facial Stones