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
Sweeten up your summer get together with this crowd-pleasing Peanut Butter Pie. This tasty desert is perfect for warm-weather parties and is incredibly fast and easy to make. Ingredients 8 oz cream cheese 1 cup confectioner’s sugar 2/3 cup creamy peanut butter 1/2 cup milk 8 oz … Continue reading
How would I (Kathy) describe myself in one word? DEVOTED I enjoy being devoted to all the employees and customers that count on me to continue to drive PBK. I am the epitome of “Do what you love and you’ll never work another day in your life”. … Continue reading
Ken Blanchard – The Leadership Pill – The Missing Ingredient in Motivating People Today This book is thin and easy to read, as most of my book choices are! I picked this book up on my recent two-week vacation to South Africa with my two children, Ben … Continue reading
Need promo ideas? Don’t worry! We’ve got you covered the PBK way! Bring the feeling of summer into your shop, and set the stage for a new and refreshing shopping season. When planning an event or promotion, get your emails, posters, and mailings sent out in advance! … Continue reading
You’ll never guess what the PBK employees bought Kathy for Christmas one year… a miniature donkey!!!! Many years ago, Kathy had a small farm she enjoyed with her family. She had many Jacob sheep on this small farm. The employees got a brilliant idea to buy Kathy a … Continue reading
Dear Kathy, Just a quick note to tell you that Janet is a wonderful Customer Service Rep. It was wonderful to talk with her and resolve our damage claim so quickly. A breathe of fresh air first thing on this Friday morning. Thank you, we are enjoying … Continue reading
By: Kathy I am very fortunate to have a team of employees that are awesome at visual display merchandising. They recently spent many weeks at our various permanent showrooms, resetting them for the summer show season. I can’t wait for you to see what they have done. … Continue reading
This delightful dish will be a hit at summer picnics or potlucks. Prepare as noted, or use fresh produce from your garden or local farmer’s market. Pairs perfectly with roasted potatoes! Ingredients: 4 large chicken breasts 1 pound frozen spinach 1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes 1 … Continue reading
As part of our Family Fun Day program, PBK participated in a very fun and exciting benefit event at Leg Up Farm to help raise awareness and money for special needs children. View photos of the event below. … Continue reading
Wow, it’s hard to believe that another summer is upon us. Here at our PBK showroom, the summertime brings long awaited warmth and summertime favorites. One of the things we look forward to in our showroom is the slushy machine. Our customers ask for it all year … Continue reading
Did you know that PBK did a brand audit last year? We wanted to know what your perception was of our brand and our company. Guess what the most used adjective was for PBK amongst the many customers polled… FUN!!! We are known as a FUN company, … Continue reading
Kathy has done a lot with words. Why do you think the “words theme” sticks? Words will always resonate with people. Words can connect the complexities of life with a single thought, or string together the bonds of a relationship by emphasizing its essence. That connection provides … Continue reading
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