Jan 14, 2008

Department 56 Abuzz with Changes

Every one is talking about the changes at Department 56.

Department 56 has ten showroom locations conveniently located at each of the major gift shows and has recently announced 2008 programs and product introductions that differentiate them from other seasonal gift and specialty wholesalers. Department 56 offers hundreds of new products and dynamic merchandising programs for retailers to take advantage of in 2008.

• More products at compelling prices for 2008.
• Simplified terms and discounts PLUS now offers retailers the opportunity to pay invoices with credit cards!
• The Sandra Magsamen Collection continues to gain momentum with new and innovative three dimensional figures being introduced with the same Sandra style you have come to expect.
• Possible Dreams has experienced record sell-through at retail. Department 56 has introduced new designs and the introduction of collegiate licenses and ornaments.
• Beijo Bags, signature designs by Susan Handley, once only available through home shows are now exclusively available at Department 56 for gift and specialty stores.
• Department 56 celebrates the 10th Anniversary of the Original Snow Village Halloween Collection. A scratch and win contest is being promoted where every one is a winner! Hundreds of prizes are being given away valued at over $50,000.00 Limited Edition Anniversary Halloween packaging is lenticular-the image changes on the packaging when you move.
• Department 56, All Witches Eve approach to Halloween is unique. Sculpted pumpkins with human expression and carved witches that each has a story and unique personality.
• Christmas Emporium. A tented 625′ sq. foot designated area within the Department 56 showroom offers retailers a multitude of affordable gifts with personality and flair.

Department 56

10 Showroom Locations

Atlanta Billerica Chicago Columbus Dallas Denver Los Angeles Minneapolis New York Seattle

WEBSITE: d56win.com.

PHONE: 1 (800) FIVE-SIX (348-3749)

EMAIL: d56appointments@dept56.com