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Our showroom be open for the Las Vegas Market Spring Buying Event starting April 8 to help our retailers refresh their stores with the latest gift and home trends! Multiple showrooms will be open too for all the mid-season buying needs. We can't wait to help our retailers discover products that their customers will love! ??? April 8 - 10, 2025 | 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Next Step Showroom Building C | Floor 8 | C891, C888, and C884

We're excited to introduce a new line for our Next Step retailers - Moonlight Mixes Moonlight Mixes offers gourmet snack mixes that combine premium ingredients with bold, irresistible flavors. Their product lines, Wicked Mix and Wicked Minis, are crafted to provide a unique snacking experience that appeals to a wide range of consumers. ?? Wicked Mixes: Gourmet snack mixes with a bold twist featuring their Secret Wicked Spice Blend. ?? Wicked Minis: Seasoned oyster crackers that create an irresistable bite-sized treat. ?? Seasonal Special Editions: Special blends that cater to festive occasions and seasonal tastes, providing your customers with new and delightful options throughout the year. Retailers, diversify your snack offerings with products that are not only delicious but also crafted with quality ingredients and innovative flavors with Moonlight Mixes.

Today is an exciting day as Next Step Midwest debuts a brand new showroom at the Minneapolis Mart! ? Next Step Midwest, formerly known as Priorities2, is excited to return to this premier destination for the Midwest retail market. If you're at the Minneapolis Mart March show this weekend, visit the new showroom to shop premium wholesale lines for your store and celebrate our team's growth! ?? Orange Gallery Suite 375 ??? March 7-11,2025

Fashion for a cause ?? Support water conservation efforts with Bamboo Trading Company's Save Our Oceans Bracelets Assortment. A portion of the proceeds from the sale of this bracelet will be donated organizations that support ocean conservation. Stylish, impactful, and purpose-driven – your customers will love making a difference.

Meet Alex Franchi, part of our incredible team of sales representatives here at Next Step Alex has been with our team for more than five years covering Ventura, San Fernando Valley, Los Angeles County and the Desert Cities. Originally from Toronto, Canada, Alex learned the gift industry while working with ArtObjects in New York City. After relocating to the Los Angeles area, she began representing actors in film and television, and discovered a love for developing talent. This unique background – development and gifts – has enabled Alex to successfully match the best product lines with the right buyers. A fun fact about Alex is that she spent her teen years curling competitively in Canada! We're proud to have a team of skilled sales representatives working with retailers all across the west coast. ?? #NextStepTeam #WholesaleGifts

This week our showroom is open for the Las Vegas Apparel Show where retailers can shop the latest trends in fashion from premium suppliers. In our Las Vegas showroom you can discover trendy and timeless fashion and accessories from lines such as Howard's, Jen & Co, Rain Jewelry and many others! Hear from Lisa Wohlhart, Executive Vice President at Howard's, Inc., as she shares about the newest addition to the Howard’s line of trend setting fashion, jewelry, accessories and more. Join us at the Las Vegas Apparel Show this week! ??? February 10-12,2025 ?? Next Step Showroom - Building C, Floor 8, 891 Las Vegas Market | ANDMORE? #WholesaleGifts #2025FashionTrends #GiftIndustry #IndependentRetail

We’re proud to represent some of the top brands in the gift industry, as recognized in the 2024 Gifts & Decorative Accessories Magazine Reader Rankings! ?? Each year these awards celebrate the best of the best in the gift industry by polling readers across the country. These lines were voted as the very top by consumers and buyers from across the country. ?? Candle Warmers Etc. ?? Cue Candle ?? HarperCollins ?? Howard’s ?? National Book Network (NBN) ?? Rain Jewelry ?? Regal Art & Gift ?? Snoozies! Congratulations to all of our lines who were winners, finalists and nominees!

Welcome to the world of Rain ? Hear from Tracy as she shares about their newest line of beautiful, everyday jewelry! At Next Step, our team builds strong relationships with local businesses, helping brands expand their reach while ensuring retailers get the best products for their customers. A great sales rep isn’t just a middleman—they’re a strategic partner who understands market trends, retailer needs, and how to make the perfect match. In an industry where relationships matter, a great sales rep is more than just a contact. ??

Join us at the Las Vegas Market as we come together to support our friends and retailers impacted by the devastating Southern California wildfires. Next Step and Diverse Marketing are proud to partner with vendors, retailers, and showrooms to raise funds for relief efforts through the Red Cross. Our collective goal is $10,000 as we work to do our part to support those in our industry and everyone who’s been affected. In our showrooms many of our vendors are donating $5 for every order made during the show. So as a retailer, it’s easy to support with every order you write! We also have a QR code available available around the showrooms for direct donations or you can also visit the link below. Together, we can make a significant impact and help rebuild lives and businesses. Visit our showrooms to learn more and support: ?? Next Step - C891 ?? Diverse Marketing - 1079 Wildfire Relief Fundraiser: https://lnkd.in/gtSTw4vH Let’s show the strength of our community and make a difference. Together, we’re stronger! ?? Las Vegas Market | ANDMORE?

Regal Art & Gift’s many new designs for winter 2025 are here to spread cheer! From sparkling outdoor accents to charming decor pieces for the home, these collections are beautiful new additions as you prepare for the next season of shoppers. ? Don't miss the opportunity to see it all in person this week at the Las Vegas Market! ?? C891, C888, C884 Las Vegas Market | ANDMORE?