In two short minutes let me show you 4 ways to keep a fresh, fast and functional selling towel rack displayed in your store. Sometimes it’s the little tips that make us so successful. … Continue reading
Isn’t it fun to receive packages? We hope that you look forward to seeing your PBK products, especially the new arrivals! Your customers will LOVE the new canvas bags!! But as much fun as it is to open all those packages, there are important business details that … Continue reading
Book of the Month: The 100 Simple Secrets of Happy People by: David Niven, Ph.D. One hundred practices, attitudes, and habits for happiness to transform a ho-hum existence into a full and happy life. I love the simplicity of this book and how the simple things can … Continue reading
Bring the feeling of spring into your shop, and set the stage for a refreshing new shopping season! Take a look at our artist Cathy Heck’s new Spring Collection (pages 334-335 in the 2015 Catalog). These brand-new designs are sure to brighten up your product offerings. Your … Continue reading
Time and again Aaron is AWESOME and upbeat and FANTASTIC and SO CHEERFUL even at 5PM or AFTER, he always makes us feel important, always has helpful steering, makes sure we are on top of item flow and paperwork, and fixes — and coaches us — through … Continue reading
What breed of dog is that beautiful black dog of yours? Bella is a 3 ½ year old Newfoundland and weighs 125 pounds. She is a very loyal companion and I bring her with me to the office almost daily as well as everywhere else! Her favorite … Continue reading
A BIG THANK YOU to Kathy and Primitives By Kathy for sponsoring Sarah J’s team – from Creative Services, for the 19th Annual Maryland State Police Polar Bear Plunge. Sarah’s team “Carroll County’s Crazy Caribou” consisted of 24 Maryland Law Enforcement Officers and their loved ones. They … Continue reading
There is nothing better on a cold winter’s morning than baked oatmeal…but who has time to make it?! This is a wonderful way to enjoy baked oatmeal without the effort. Thank you Vickie, our warehouse manager, for this simple yet hearty recipe! Ingredients: 3 Cups Rolled Oats … Continue reading
A cramped space is the enemy of the artistic process. Artists need room to clutter and create at their OWN discretion. 2014 was a great year for PBK, and our artists and creators quickly grew out of their old location. In the wake of much planning and … Continue reading
How do you come up with all your sayings on your product? I work hard to build the product line on sentiment that is not often seen in the marketplace. The content comes from various places. I have several writers that send me their contributions periodically. Our … Continue reading
Characteristics of our Inside Sales Team. We are so fortunate here at Primitives By Kathy to have such a wonderful Inside Sales team. Our Inside Sales Team includes Partner Account Managers, House Account Representatives, and also our Outside Sales Account Representatives. We are the hub of all … Continue reading
Celebrate Valentine’s Day, love and your customers’ health by throwing a month-long celebration of wellness. If you usually serve chocolate goodies for your guests, attach heart-shaped balloons to a basket of shiny red apples for a quick snack. How many steps does it take to completely walk … Continue reading
The Fred Factor by Mark Sanborn This book is a quick read, which is how I like them, but such a powerful little book… I have been in the gift industry personally for almost 30 years! I was a buyer for 10 years at my mom’s gift … Continue reading
Hi Kathy! I just wanted to take a minute to share with you my experience in Atlanta. This is my second Market. Last year, I was impressed by your showroom, but was trigger shy because my business was so new. This year, I made sure to stop … Continue reading
It wouldn’t be show season without a glass of our Primitive Punch! Ingredients: Coconut Rum Peach Schnapps Pineapple Juice Cranberry Juice Directions: Mix equal parts of all ingredients Serve on ice Try freezing to make slushies for a tasty summer treat. … Continue reading
Primitives by Kathy is excited to offer a new program to the PBK team that focuses on the value of our community and also our families. Each employee has the option to volunteer in a Community Service event and spend two hours per year to help make … Continue reading
New benefit item for 2015 – Item #27198 100% of the proceeds of this box sign will go directly to The Mix at Arbor Place to assist with providing a safe environment promoting spiritual, educational, and physical growth along with social and nutritional support for youth in … Continue reading
It is harder and harder to find great people to do excellent work these days and once you are fortunate enough to find them, how do you keep them? At PBK, we have a fabulous team of dedicated, enthusiastic people ready to serve you and we do … Continue reading
January is Football Playoff Fever. Create a party atmosphere in your store and help your hostesses celebrate with their guys in their Man Cave by offering promos on those items needed for their January football festivities! Create easy displays by digging through your garage and pulling out … Continue reading
Hi Kathy, Happy Holidays from your retail partner, Jamaican Me Crazy in Hilton Head Island, SC! Just a quick note of appreciation for your company and all your awesome teammates/co-workers. Specifically Janet, who is just lovely, a true joy to work with, she ‘wows’ me EVERY time … Continue reading