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gift baskets with a wide array of scented candles, soaps and more. “We started two years ago, and our fi rst selling season was Christmas 2008,” says JoAnn Benson, general manager at the company. “We’ve been going strong since then, and in 2010 we doubled our business over 2009.” Morgan Avery offers a number of scented products in candles, home décor and beauty items. “Our candle company is one of the largest in the world, in terms of sales volume,” Ben- son says. Wholesale pricing on the gift baskets range from $10
to $40 and more, and retailers can get keystone and more. The company has more than 250 dif- ferent skus and currently sells to corporate buyers, as well as casino gift stores, fundraisers, and hospital gift shops. “We can also dropship any of our items for buyers, and we’re now looking to expand our presence in the retail market,” Benson notes. Carrying a full line of spa
baskets, Morgan Avery’s current bestseller is the Bain D’esprit Bath Collection, featuring lav- ender and vanilla scents. “The set features 18 items, including potpourri, body powder, bath crystals, lotion, hand cream, and more,” Benson says. “We also have special offerings for both
Easter and Mother’s Day at very competitive prices.” The following were
interviewed:
Matt’s Incense 35 Enterprise Drive Bunnell, FL 32110 Tel.: 386-446-3118 Toll Free: 800-742-9133 Fax: 386-445-9284 Email:
incense@mattsincense.com Website:
www.mattsincense.com
Heavenly Body Products 2571 Park Central Boulevard Decatur, GA 30035 Tel.: 404-286-6700 Email:
sales@heavenlybodyproducts.com Website:
www.heavenlybodyproducts.com
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