OmegaNet Inc.

If you are a wholesaler in the gift & home, toy, garden, accessories industries and have been struggling to get more placement in retail stores such as Hallmark chains and Costco, learn about some quality sales reps, or other ways to increase your order volume... you're not alone. Many manufacturers and importers are doing everything "right" — great products, solid pricing, beautiful catalogs — but still can't break through to the next level.

That's why you should be part of something special on July 8 at 2pm ET / 11am PT.

Five Gift and Home industry experts are bringing you a FREE 1-hour live panel called Gift Industry Experts Sell More. We're going to show you exactly how to get more placement, more reps, and more orders in today's market.

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They'll be covering:
- How to position your line so buyers actually notice you
- What sales reps are really looking for (and how to attract the good ones)
- Proven tactics to increase order size and repeat business
- The biggest mistakes manufacturers make — and how to avoid them

- Secrets in how to get your line into Hallmark chains, Costco & big box stores

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Now at the Dallas Market center, and believe it or not it is much more crowded than I had anticipated, due to the World Cup being in town. Hope for a great show for all.

Orleans Home Fragrances (https://orleanshome.cameoez.com) has a new wholesale website. The company is a family-owned company inspired by the culture and charm of New Orleans. They craft timeless fragrances that bring warmth, elegance, and a sense of place into every room. Lines include candles, laundry detergent, and wickless products, like scented oils, room sprays, foaming hand wash, car fresheners and more.

Flathau's Fine Foods (https://flathausfinefoodswholesale.com) has a new B2B, CAMEO EZ© website. Flathau's Fine Foods is a woman-owned cookie manufacturer based in Petal, MS. After 25+ years of business, Jeff and Heather Flathau have added six new flavors of candied shortbreads, cheese straws, and Robicheaux's Pecan Turtles. Flathau's only produces the best of the best, which is why 80% of its product line has won at least one award.

A Plethora of National and Regional Trade Shows. The Gift & Home Retailer Newsletter. https://www.giftswholesale.com/newsletter/Archive/2026June.html

Smarter Customer Acquisition for Small Retailers
3 Strategies to Grow Profitably
Independent retailers are facing a tough reality: acquiring new customers is getting more expensive. In fact, customer acquisition costs (CAC) have risen by 40–60% in recent years, squeezing already tight margins and forcing small businesses to rethink how they attract shoppers (source). The good news? Growth doesn’t require spending more—it requires spending smarter. This article breaks down three practical, proven strategies from the playbook you shared, tailored specifically for mom-and-pop, brick-and-mortar retailers looking to compete and thrive. https://www.giftswholesale.com/newsletter/Archive/2026May.html

Art Studio Company has rebranded their wholesale website. The long-time OmegaNet client features wood figurines, hand-crafted glass ornaments, sequin and wood ornament, metal and stainless ornaments, hand-made bags and accessories and much more. https://artstudiocompany.com

E & R Sales has refreshed their B2B website. This long-time OmegaNet client is the leading wholesale balloon supplier, and also wholesale supplier of foil/mylar and latex balloons, pens, plush animals, candy gifts, and novelties. https://ersales.com

Bridgeton Hall is a small, family-owned business, focused on discovering products that are aesthetically pleasing. The company's suncatchers come in Large Circle, Large Oval, Medium Circle, Medium Oval, Shaped and Square sizes. Assorted prepacks and custom options are available, as well as a variety of store displays. https://bridgetonhall.com