GelGems® Retailer Window Contest
It’s time for our 2008 GelGems® Retailer Window Contest to begin! Last year we received dozens of wonderful and creative designs. For contest rules and your chance to receive a FREE GelGems® Contest Kit, contact Meredith at melston@designideas.net. This year’s theme is “The Future Through Gel”- don’t miss this exciting opportunity for FREE publicity and prizes worth over $3,000 retail!

And the Awards Go To . . .
In March 2008, Design Ideas® held its annual National Sales Meeting in Chicago during the International Housewares Show. Congratulations to the following Design Ideas® Sales Representatives for receiving awards of excellence:

• Opening Doors Award (most new customers): Dave Tallaksen, Tallaksen Sales

• Highest Sales in Holiday Dating Program: Dave Tallaksen, Tallaksen Sales

• Highest Sales in Spring Dating Program: Dave Tallaksen, Tallaksen Sales

• Greatest Increase in Sales by Rep: Wendy Porter, Jenny Hammons Northwest

• Greatest Increase in Sales by Rep Group: Cheryl Lynn Associates

• Highest Total Sales by Rep: Dave Tallaksen, Tallaksen Sales

• Highest Total Sales by Rep Group: Jenny Hammons Northwest

Online Catalogs
The online versions of our most recent catalogs are available now.
To access the online catalogs:

1. Visit www.designideas.net.
2. Click on the Retailer link at the bottom of your screen
3. Login with your ID (customer number) and password
   (first five letters/numbers of your store name).

Also in this issue . . .

• SurveySays
  
• 10 Answers With . . .
  
• Retailer Spotlight: Dunia
  
• Special Feature: Email Marketing 101
  
• In the Media
  
• Upcoming Trade Shows
  
• SALE! Section