Feast your eyes on our cheerful selection of summer fare and beautiful Canadian and handmade objects. product guide TAPAS GLASSES AND TABLECLOTH, Du Côté De Delphine PHOTO: DAVID BAGOSY BY ERICA KIRKLAND WWW.CGTA.ORG RETAIL NEWS 27 canadianmade Canadian-made products are shedding their passé moose and Mountie stereotypes and evolving into modern and beautiful treasures. And with concerns increasing over the safety of Chinese-made products, consumers are willing to spend more on quality homegrown goods. FOR MORE INFORMATION ON THESE COMPANIES, SEE SUPPLIER LISTINGS ON PAGE 32. 28 GLASS BOWL Robert Held Art Glass SRP: $350 PEWTER VASE Atelier Bernard Chaudron SRP: $82 WOOD BANGLES Worlds & Tribes Imports SRP: $12 each STONEWARE CLAY VASE Susan Robertson Pottery SRP: $95 CUTTING BOARD Larch Wood Enterprises SRP: $65 FRAMED SAYINGS K.D. Rooster SRP: $15.99 each OLIVE PICKS Dazzling Gourmet Gifts SRP: Set of four $18 GREEN TEA WHITE CHOCOLATE Hong Kong Imports SRP: $10 GREETING CARDS Uské International SRP: $4.75 each JOURNALS Mirage SRP: Set of two $9 OIL LAMP L’Art Au Quotidien SRP: $31.50 HAND-POURED CANDLE MUG Stargazer Originals SRP: $15 RETAIL NEWS MARCH / APRIL 2008 handmade While not made in Canada, these handmade items are equally alluring for their striking craftsmanship. Pricier than mass-produced products, made-by-hand goods are well worth the added value. FOR MORE INFORMATION ON THESE COMPANIES, SEE SUPPLIER LISTINGS ON PAGE 32. LEATHER-BOUND JOURNALS Phasha SRP: $26 to $80 each EGGSHELL-LACQUER VASE Soul Artifacts SRP: $60 LAMPWORK BEAD NECKLACE Cansta Enterprises SRP: $19.95 SWAROVSKI CRYSTAL NECKLACE Versatile MMS SRP: $60 BEAD & WIRE NECKLACE Silverchine SRP: $15 HAND-CARVED CAT Euroliving SRP: $14.70 LACQUERED TRAY Soul Artifacts SRP: $80 SLATE SERVING PLATTER Swissmar Imports SRP: $35 KEYCHAINS Nature’s Expression SRP: $5 each WWW.CGTA.ORG RETAIL NEWS 29 summer living 30 It’s summertime and the living is good! Celebrate the carefree nature that goes hand-in-hand with warm weather with bright and beautiful decorative objects. FOR MORE INFORMATION ON THESE COMPANIES, SEE SUPPLIER LISTINGS ON PAGE 32. COATED TABLECLOTHS Du Côté De Delphine SRP: $130 each BAMBOO TABLE RUNNER Envi Designer Concepts SRP: $25 COTTON RUNNER Danica Imports SRP: $35 CUSHIONS Minerva Décor SRP: $39 to $44 each BEACH BAG Du Côté De Delphine SRP: $66 HURRICANE LANTERN Envi Designer Concepts SRP: $25 BEACH BAGS Torre & Tagus Designs SRP: $27 each OUTDOOR LANTERN Premier Gift SRP: $29.99 ICE BUCKET SET Fox Run Craftsmen SRP: $85, includes corkscrew and stopper TAPAS GLASSES Du Côté De Delphine SRP: Set of six $36 CUTLERY Du Côté De Delphine SRP: Six place settings $39 NAPKIN & HANDMADE NAPKIN RING Envi Designer Concepts SRP: Set of six napkins $30, Napkin rings $5 each RETAIL NEWS MARCH / APRIL 2008 down the garden path Gardening is more than a chore; it’s a cherished hobby. Offer tools that are colourful and cheerful and your customers won’t be able to resist their delightful – and functional – nature. FOR MORE INFORMATION ON THESE COMPANIES, SEE SUPPLIER LISTINGS ON PAGE 32. WAIST APRON Wrian Marketing SRP: $26.99 GAUNTLET GLOVES Wrian Marketing SRP: $36.99 CERAMIC BIRDFEEDER Glengarry Products SRP: $36 DECORATIVE BIRDHOUSE Cathay Importers 2000 SRP: $8 GARDENING TOOLS Wrian Marketing SRP: $11.99 each PLASTIC BIRDFEEDERS Glengarry Products SRP: $36 each WELCOME SIGN Kalyn Imports SRP: $19.95 TOOL SET Abbott SRP: Eight-piece set $24.99 product guide legend Canadian-made “Gardens and flowers have a way of bringing people together, drawing them from their homes.” CLARE ANSBERRY Eco-friendly Handmade Organic or natural PLANT PICK Kalyn Imports SRP: $44.95 Cause or charity-related Fairtrade WWW.CGTA.ORG RETAIL NEWS 31 supplier listings For a complete listing of giftware wholesalers, search the CGTA’s Online Product Locator at www.cgta.org. HONG KONG IMPORTS 21 Amber Street, Unit 11 Markham, Ont. www.hongkongimports.ca MINERVA DÉCOR 4 Tarlton Road Toronto, Ont. www.minervadecor.com TELEPHONE: (866) 259-4439 TELEPHONE: (416) 488-5220 Importer and wholesaler of table linens, Japanese tableware and green tea. Supplier of handmade silk pillows, – including the Tendance Khmere line – runners and jewellery boxes, contemporary lacquer bowls, vases and art. HRS ENTERPRISES 11720 Horseshoe Way Richmond, B.C. www.hrsgifts.com TELEPHONE: (888) 206-4741 ABBOTT 545 Trethewey Drive Toronto, Ont. www.abbottcollection.com DAVID YOUNGSON & ASSOC. 1300 Don Mills Road, Unit 219 Don Mills, Ont. www.youngson.com TELEPHONE: (800) 263-2955 TELEPHONE: (800) 370-4857 Wholesale distributor of home and garden giftware, including candles, glassware, lighting, dinnerware and seasonal items. Importer and wholesaler of trendy and affordable giftware, glassware, tabletop, garden and home décor. Distributor of various giftware, stationery, fashion accessories, personal care, music and home décor. Brands include Two Loops, Enchanted Meadow, Kikkerland Designs and Shiraleah. KALYN IMPORTS 3520 Pharmacy Avenue Toronto, Ont. www.kalynltd.com ACCENT IMPORTS 95 Clegg Road Markham, Ont. www.nutcrackerdesigns.com TELEPHONE: (905) 474-9834 Distributor of branded giftware and home décor, including Greenleaf, Boston Warehouse, Nutcracker Designs, Kurt Adler Christmas, ICU Fashion Eyewear and Pine Ridge Art. TELEPHONE: (800) 387-6214 DAZZLING GOURMET GIFTS 8988 Fraserton Court, Unit 112 Burnaby, B.C. www.dazzlinggourmet.com Canadian distributor of giftware including Sandicast, Andrea by Sadek, Lenox Classics, Regal Art & Gift Gallery and Red Skelton. TELEPHONE: (888) 451-4575 Designer and wholesaler of Canadian handcrafted souvenirs, giftware and housewares. K.D. ROOSTER 7 Main Street East Norwich, Ont. TELEPHONE: (519) 863-5555 ACCENTS DE VILLE 7400 St. Patrick Street Montreal, Que. www.adv-imports.com DU CÔTÉ DE DELPHINE 150 Douglas Drive Toronto, Ont. www.cotedelphine.com TELEPHONE: (800) 663-2384 TELEPHONE: (416) 897-4137 Importer and wholesaler of trendy, colour and theme-coordinated decorative accessories, home décor, tabletop and giftware. Wholesaler of French textiles, housewares and accessories including Fleur de Soleil, Graine de Pastel and Terre Rouge. ATELIER BERNARD CHAUDRON 2449 Chemin de I’île Val David, Que. www.chaudron.ca TELEPHONE: (888) 322-3944 Metalsmith specialising in traditional and contemporary giftware and home décor which incorporates hammering, engraving, embossing and casting. CANDYM ENTERPRISES 95 Clegg Road Markham, Ont. TELEPHONE: (905) 474-1555 Canadian distributor of Gund, Tag, Rosemary & Time and other well-known brands. CANSTA ENTERPRISES 1110 Kamato Road, Units 16 & 17 Mississauga, Ont. www.cansta.com TELEPHONE: (905) 625-1633 Wholesaler of general gift items and jewellery, including beads and findings. CATHAY IMPORTERS 2000 12631 Vulcan Way Richmond, B.C. www.cathayimporters.com TELEPHONE: (604) 233-0050 Wholesaler of seasonal decorations, giftware, wicker and rattan furniture, home décor, photo frames, personal care and storage organizers. ENVI DESIGNER CONCEPTS 6630 Davand Drive, Unit 2 Mississauga, Ont. www.envi.ca Designer and wholesaler of themebased lifestyle collections, including decorative furnishings, table linens and drapes. EUROLIVING 2032 Shady Glen Road Oakville, Ont. Manufacturer and wholesaler of Canadian-made and designed journals, albums and notepads. MUTI & CO. 3310 Langstaff Road, Unit B Vaughan, Ont. www.emuti.com TELEPHONE: (800) 705-2611 Wholesaler and importer of on-trend home décor, including furniture, lighting and wall décor. NATURE’S EXPRESSION 11520 Voyageur Way, Unit 4 Richmond, B.C. www.naturesexpression.com TELEPHONE: (800) 723-6403 Wholesale distributor of naturally-made gifts and souvenirs. KITRAS ART GLASS 530 Dickson Drive Fergus, Ont. www.kitras.com ORIGINAL SOCK BANK COMPANY (THE) 125 Russell Avenue Ottawa, Ont. www.sockbank.ca TELEPHONE: (800) 439-6393 TELEPHONE: (613) 234-3806 Manufacturer of handmade blown-glass ornaments and gift items. Manufacturer and distributor of the Original Sock Bank. LARCH WOOD ENTERPRISES 117 Bridge Road Cape Breton, N.S. www.larchwoodcanada.com PHASHA 2220 Alexander Street South East Calgary, Alta. www.phasha.com TELEPHONE: (866) 735-2949 TELEPHONE: (403) 209-0556 Producer of handmade cutting boards prized by professional chefs and amateur cooks. Importer and distributor of handmade paper products and giftware. TELEPHONE: (905) 465-2808 Importer and distributor of Germanmade gifts and toys, including the Heros and Finkbeiner collections. L’ART AU QUOTIDIEN 6833 de l’Épée, Unit 400 Montreal, Que. www.artauquotidien.com FOX RUN CRAFTSMEN 535 Millway Avenue, Unit 1 Concord, Ont. www.foxruncraftsmen.com TELEPHONE: (800) 661-3737 TELEPHONE: (800) 383-0122 Distributor and manufacturer of housewares including the Foodsaver, Kitchenart, Nordicware, Anchor Hocking and Calphalon collections. GIFTCRAFT 8550 Airport Road Brampton, Ont. www.giftcraft.com TELEPHONE: (800) 387-1777 Manufacturer and wholesaler of giftware, home décor, fashion accessories, seasonal decorations and gardeningrelated goods. GLENGARRY PRODUCTS 1040 Fountain Street North, Unit 6 Cambridge, Ont. TELEPHONE: (604) 255-6150 TELEPHONE: (519) 653-1098 Designer and manufacturer of coordinated table linens, tableware, kitchen textiles, home décor and fashion accessories. Distributor of Brabantia, Olde Thompson, RSVP and Silverback. Canadian distributor of the Birdbrain collection of gardening items. RETAIL NEWS MARCH / APRIL 2008 TELEPHONE: (800) 836-6669 TELEPHONE: (905) 564-2030 DANICA IMPORTS 970 Malkin Avenue Vancouver, B.C. www.danicaimports.com 32 Producer of Canadian-made hand-cast tiles, engraved expressions for the home and metal calendar holders and coat hooks. Wholesaler of Lucy Ogletree artwork. MIRAGE 746 Warden Avenue, Units 3 & 4 Scarborough, Ont. www.miragepaperco.com Manufacturer and wholesaler of body care and aromatherapy products, including bubble bath, lotion, soap, massage oil and fragrance diffusers. LINEA MARKETING 10 Canfield Drive Markham, Ont. www.nexxt.com TELEPHONE: (888) 315-4632 Distributor of frames and home décor, including the Nexxt collection which also includes giftware, albums and storage products. MERBEN INTERNATIONAL 3520 Pharmacy Avenue, Unit 7 Toronto, Ont. www.merben.com TELEPHONE: (866) 463-7236 Wholesaler of throws, baby blankets, home accents, personal care products and all-natural brushes for the body, kitchen and garden. PRECIDIO 35 Precidio Court Brampton, Ont. www.precidio.com TELEPHONE: (800) 387-2304 Designer and manufacturer of acrylic and melamine tabletop products and coordinating accessories including licensed items from Rachel Ray. PREMIER GIFT 1055 Cardiff Boulevard Mississauga, Ont. www.premier-gift.com TELEPHONE: (800) 387-1282 Canadian distributor of numerous brands, including Lang, Libbey, Barnstorm, Simply Home and Weatherland Windchimes REEMKA IMPORTS 1030 Kamato Road, Unit 8 Mississauga, Ont. www.reemkaimports.ca TELEPHONE: (905) 206-8989 Wholesaler of wrought iron and wooden home décor and accessories, including furniture and grandfather clocks. STARGAZER ORIGINALS 980 Pacific Gate, Unit 16 Mississauga, Ont. www.stargazeroriginals.com USKÉ INTERNATIONAL P.O. Box 287 Clandeboye, Man. www.uskeinternational.com TELEPHONE: (800) 665-0725 TELEPHONE: (905) 670-3346 TELEPHONE: (204) 785-3868 Producer of one-of-a-kind art glass, including paperweights, vases, perfume bottles, bowls and ornaments. Wholesaler of rustic country home accents and giftware. Wholesaler of fairtrade and eco-friendly giftware and home décor. SUSAN ROBERTSON POTTERY 522 McKenzie Street Outlook, Sask. www.srobertsonpottery.com VERSATILE MMS 555 Richmond Street West, Suite 202 Toronto, Ont. www.versatilemms.com ROCKY MOUNTAIN SOAP COMPANY (THE) 111 Bow Meadows Crescent Canmore, Alta. www.rockymountainsoap.com TELEPHONE: (866) 678-2678 Manufacturer and wholesaler of natural Canadian-made personal care products. SILVERCHINE 1180 Midway Boulevard, Unit 2 Mississauga, Ont. TELEPHONE: (306) 867-8011 Producer of functional and decorative handmade pottery. SWISSMAR IMPORTS 35 East Beaver Creek Road, Unit 6 Richmond Hill, Ont. www.swissmar.com TELEPHONE: (877) 947-7627 TELEPHONE: (416) 364-0868 Supplier of one-of-a-kind and handmade jewellery, hair and fashion accessories. WORLDS & TRIBES 1868 Glen Drive, Unit 166 Vancouver, B.C. www.worldsandtribes.com Wholesaler of housewares, including Peugeot pepper mills, Dalla Piazza gadgets and Swissmar-branded wine accessories, fondues and raclettes. TELEPHONE: (866) 787-4237 TORRE & TAGUS DESIGNS 11188 Featherstone Way, Unit 150 Richmond, B.C. www.torretagus.com WRIAN MARKETING 857 Morley Avenue Milton, Ont. www.wrianmarketing.com Distributor of contemporary handcrafted home décor and furniture from Torontobased artisans and designers. TELEPHONE: (800) 423-4417 TELEPHONE: (866) 618-5683 Importer of contemporary gifts, housewares and home accents. SOUL ARTIFACTS 220 Burnhamthorpe Road West, Unit 2809 Mississauga, Ont. www.soulartifacts.com TURKEY HILL SUGARBUSH 10 Waterloo Street Waterloo, Que. www.turkeyhill.ca Wholesaler of garden tools, accessories and décor, including Angela’s Garden; the Hang & Level and Tru bamboo cutting boards. TELEPHONE: (866) 334-3902 Manufacturer and wholesaler of maple-based gourmet food, including syrup, fudge, chocolate, tea and coffee. SODI DESIGNS 1145 Bellamy Road, Unit 7 Toronto, Ont. www.sodidesigns.com TELEPHONE: (416) 767-8641 Importer and wholesaler of exotic home décor. Jewellery manufacturer offering high-quality sterling silver designs adorned with amber, pearls and shells. TELEPHONE: (450) 539-4822 Interested in submitting items for our Product Guide? Follow these four simple steps: 1. Send a maximum of five items pertaining to the issue theme* packaged in one box. (Photos aren’t accepted.) 2. Send items to: Erica Kirkland, Editor-in-Chief, 103 Niska Drive, Waterdown ON L0R 2H3 by the deadline date*. 3. Include a list of the items with corresponding retail or wholesale prices. Also let us know if your item(s) are handmade, Canadian-made, eco-friendly, fairtrade, organic/natural or if they support a charity. 4. If the items must be returned, enclose a completed courier waybill or advise us in writing if you plan to use Canpar, in which case we’ll contact you when items are ready for return. * Issue themes and deadlines can be found in our media kit. Access the online version at www.cgta.org within the Retail News section. FOR MORE INFORMATION ENTER READER SERVICE #115033E Wholesaler of giftware, seasonal décor, children’s items and tableware. FOR MORE INFORMATION ENTER READER SERVICE #115033D TELEPHONE: (800) 801-3388 ATTENTION: WHOLESALERS & SUPPLIERS FOR MORE INFORMATION ENTER READER SERVICE #115033F ROBERT HELD ART GLASS 2130 Pine Street Vancouver, B.C. www.robertheld.com WWW.CGTA.ORG RETAIL NEWS 33
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