As competition rises in the retail world, how do you keep your customers coming back? As a wholesale company, we ask ourselves this every day. We have some tips and tricks that we use that can easily be incorporated into your own businesses. It is more than … Continue reading
Gift & Dec Accessory Magazine – Gift Retailer Survey “Today’s Gift Retailer 2015” I love when our industry trade magazines compile a survey on the industry. Gift & Dec Accessories has done a great job with their recent compilation of survey results in the “Today’s Gift Retailer … Continue reading
Good Afternoon, I wanted to let you know about two valuable employees. Aaron has been so helpful, quick to respond, intelligent and a very nice man. I enjoy doing business with him. Teresa (not sure of her last name) works at the warehouse in Lancaster. My husband … Continue reading
A wonderful summer treat, this peach cake will leave you feeling warm and fuzzy. Cake: 4 tablespoons butter 1/4 cup granulated sugar 1 egg 1 cup all purpose flour 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 cup of milk 3 ripe peaches, sliced Preheat oven … Continue reading
Warm food welcomed with warmer smiles, this month’s Family Fun Day was dedicated to serving the less fortunate and the surrounding community of Lancaster City at the Water Street Ministries. Employees from PBK twisted on their hairnets and tied down their aprons in preparation for the anxious … Continue reading
It’s that time of the year, induction time! Here in the Partner department, we are gearing up to welcome members into our Class Act loyalty program. Every April and August we graduate up Class Act members within our loyalty program. This tiered program offers a plethora of … Continue reading
This crisp, refreshing salad is a personal family favorite. The dressing is to die for! Enjoy any time of the year. Add grilled chicken to the top, and make it a meal. Dressing: In food processor, mix the following ingredients: 1 cup oil 1/3 cup apple cider … Continue reading
Your whole team is comprised of such wonderful delightful upbeat people; it’s always a pleasure to call. Thank you for cultivating such a culture of joy. Best Always, Laura Havlek Sign of the Bear Kitchenware … Continue reading
Question: Kathy, it appears that you are always very busy as CEO of a wholesale company. How do you unwind after long days? What do you do for fun? Answer: My three big dogs help me unwind after long days at the office. I walk all three … Continue reading
Do you know what the best-selling item has been in the past year at PBK? You are probably thinking one of the box signs, right?? Well, believe it or not, it is actually the #25101 “OMG my mother was right about everything” dish towel! The #2 best-selling … Continue reading
I am sure many of you have experienced this trick at larger retailers. Why not introduce a similar promo at your own store? The goal is to increase the number of times your customers visit your store. You may have a very detailed Point of Sale system … Continue reading
Twist of Faith – The Story of Anne Beiler, Founder of Auntie Anne’s Pretzels I am sure many of you have enjoyed a buttery, Auntie Anne’s soft pretzel in your travels. Did you know that Anne Beiler is from right here in Lancaster County? I was honored to … Continue reading
Why is part of my order not in stock? PBK has over 6,000 active items in the product line. It is very challenging to forecast the demand for all of these items. We do our best to look at sales history of like items to project the sales volume … Continue reading
Believe it or not, Primitives by Kathy started with a wooden candle box that Kathy assembled by hand in her basement. Even though resources were slim, Kathy realized a hole in the marketplace that perseverance allowed her to fill. With three designs, she managed to do $85,000 … Continue reading
Moon Shiners are one of our best selling products. Check out this video for some creative ideas on how to use them. … Continue reading
Here are four great practices you should consider establishing for yourself in the discipline of bookkeeping. This will help to ensure that you provide the service your business needs while evaluating the health of your business. Make a firm commitment to do your bookkeeping in a timely … Continue reading
April marks the opening day of Major League Baseball. Host a weekend event to celebrate! Your sale headline could be “Hit a Home Run with a Gift from XXX”. You could feature specific items on sale that you need to clear out to make way for new … Continue reading
Bringing people together to lift each other up is a mission of life, and Primitives by Kathy is all about service to the community. In efforts to promote the spirit of volunteering, we have instituted a company-wide challenge that we like to call Family Fun Day. It’s … Continue reading
Think About: By Andrea Syverson This book is another easy read, my usual preference since I only have small snippets of time to read. There are 77 creative prompts of innovative, verb-saturated examples that will help lead you to challenge yourself. Some of the verbs will make … Continue reading
Everyone loves homemade lemon squares! These mouth-watering lemon bars are a great Spring or Summer treat, and perfect for entertaining. Thank you Beth for sharing! Prep time: 15 minutes Cook time: 40 Minutes Ready in: 55 minutes Ingredients For Crust: 1 cup butter, softened 1/2 cup white … Continue reading