I drive to Lancaster from Rochester NY twice a year to shop and go to Cash and Carry at Oaks Pa. I must tell you your staff at your wholesale store location were amazing. Professional, helpful, busy filling empty spots with product, friendly, funny… I cannot say enough good things … Continue reading
The nation’s highest-potential shoppers are turning away from the mall and back to ‘Main Street’ By: Pamela N. Danziger Today’s retail environment is ripe for inspired, creative independent specialty retailers to prosper. The secret of success is the ability for them to know—really know—their customers and deliver … Continue reading
Snack on this! Keep your heart, mouth, and stomach happy with this yummy and healthy snack recipe. Thank you Ashley for sharing. See more of her recipes at: www.WheresTheBeet.com Ingredients: 1 Cup Oats 1/2 Cup Ground Flax Seeds 1/2 Tablespoon Ground Cinnamon 1/2 Tablespoon Chia Seed 1 … Continue reading
Welcome to the team Lisa! We have been searching for over a year. PBK has a very special culture and we wanted just the right fit to join our awesome team. Lisa DiCostanzo was the perfect candidate! We are thrilled to have her on board. With more than … Continue reading
Volunteers from Primitives by Kathy attended State Representative Mike Sturla’s fourth annual ‘Back to School Giveaway’ at the Lancaster Recreation Center to help hand out backpacks and school supplies to Lancaster children. Donated by people all over the county, students ranging from Kindergarten to 5th Grade took home backpacks, pencils, … Continue reading
Did you know that whenever Kathy goes through a fast food drive-thru, she always pays for the car behind her? Recently, the window clerk at a local McDonalds shared with her that the day prior, ten people continued to “pay it forward” after she started the fun! … Continue reading
Working on wonderful, or “WOW” service is always top of mind for every interaction with our customers. It starts from the second we pick up the phone. Customers delight in our greeting which announces “It’s a great day at PBK”. The secret behind this simple greeting is … Continue reading
Our sixth Family Fun Day event was served on August 8th, 2015, at the Schreiber Pediatric Center here in Lancaster, PA. This was also the third benefit event we had there this year. Schreiber is one of just a few nationally accredited outpatient pediatric rehabilitation facilities in … Continue reading
What was your favorite vacation that you have ever been on? This spring Annarose, Ben, and I went on a two week trip to South Africa. It truly was an amazing experience! I have never been gone from PBK for a two week period of time since I … Continue reading
Fall is the perfect time to drive sales and engage your community. Fall is a beautiful time of year, so plan on using the colors of the season to attract customers to your store. By combining Fall colors with blackboards, rulers and apples, you can really play … Continue reading
This strawberry trifle recipe tastes as impressive as it looks and is super easy to put together. If you’re feeling extra patriotic, you can even add blueberries to the mix to make it a decorative red white and blue centerpiece. Ingredients: 1 cup cold milk 8 oz. … Continue reading
Dear Kathy, We would like to take this opportunity to WOW the WHOLE PBK bunch! We cannot tell you how blessed we feel to be a part of your team! Everyone at the show was welcoming, helpful and kind. It is so great to put a face … Continue reading
Primitives by Kathy is all about service to the community. In an effort to promote the spirit of volunteering, we have initiated a company-wide challenge that we call Family Fun Day. Employees earn a day off and $200 to enjoy time with their family, in exchange for a commitment … Continue reading
One Word that will change your life By Jon Gordon, Dan Britton, and Jimmy Page This book will inspire you to simplify your life and work by focusing on just ONE WORD. You choose ONE WORD that can create clarity, power, passion, and is life-changing. Find renewed … Continue reading
Summer is my absolute favorite time of year. The warm weather, picnics, pool time and vacations have created wonderful memories that never fail to put a smile on my face. Summer can also be a great time to implement a few of the following simple strategies to … Continue reading
When you were a child, what did you want to be when you “grew up”? I wanted to be a florist! I took a few vocational classes for floral arranging and loved it. I have extensive gardens at my home and I still enjoy cutting a big … Continue reading
Our team recently spent many weeks at our various permanent showrooms, resetting them for the summer show season. We expanded many of our showrooms, including our Atlanta location to a whopping 1700 sq feet. This extended space houses expanded collections from some of your favorite artists- including … Continue reading
Do you know which is the BEST selling Trash Talk Card? 70391 – “Don’t Brag” on page 9 of the Trash Talk catalog. … Continue reading
Drive traffic with curbside appeal and visual displays. Call attention to your shop before your customer even comes through the door by displaying hay bales, ceramic pumpkins, scarecrows, and of course fabulous box signs to invite customers into the store and give your outside an inviting look. … Continue reading
Dearest Kathy – I’ve been meaning to write you for a while now, but having had yet another wonderful exchange with my very devoted sales rep Kaylin, bright and early this Monday morning, I felt the need well enough to take a moment, sit down & express … Continue reading