OppoSuits appoints key account manager

OppoSuits has appointed Edwin Klein as a new key account manager. Due to increasing business in the party and fashion segments, with new categories such as shirts, onesies, coats, ties, sweaters and socks, it was essential for the company to grow the team.

Jelle van der Zwet, cofounder, commented: “Edwin has been involved in the company from the sidelines since the very start and knows the brand and its DNA inside out. His sales background is in the flower export business (how very Dutch!) and we are confident he can take our sales efforts to a new level by focusing solely on the party side of our business within Europe.”

Rubies signs Gabby’s Dollhouse

Featuring Gabby, Mercat and Cakey Cat, the collection is set to join Rubies’ portfolio of licences and brands globally.

With four complete costumes, including dresses and headbands in each, all finished off with a highly realistic all-over print, the dress-up is ideal for early years. The costumes include a Gabby Tutu dress based on the main character’s outfit, a Gabby and Pandy Paws costume, A Cakey Cat Tutu dress and a Mercat Tutu dress, each with a corresponding headband.

Pete Silver, head of sales at Rubies Masquerade UK, commented: “As we add yet another licence to our catalogue, Gabby’s Dollhouse is set to be one of the most exciting yet. With loyal fans ranging from preschool to primary years from across the globe, this versatile licence is paving the way for four new, innovative and fun costume sets from us.”

The range is available now and new product is in development for 2024, strengthening the range and brand, aligning with Rubies’ 365 strategy. The new range will launch in EMEA in time for peak season including World Book Day in the UK and Carnival in Europe. Since the debut of DreamWorks Animation’s hit series Gabby’s Dollhouse, kids around the world have been having one big sprinkle party with Gabby and all her kitty friends. Created and executive produced by celebrated storytellers Traci Paige Johnson and Jennifer Twomey, Gabby’s Dollhouse is a mixed media preschool series. Left: Gabby’s Dollhouse is the latest brand to join Rubies’ licensed line-up.

Party City partners with Uber Eats

A new partnership will bring party supplies and more to customers in the US, as Party City becomes the first celebrations retailer available on Uber Eats.

Hundreds of Party City stores across the US will be available to shop through the Uber Eats platform. From balloons to pinatas and paper goods, customers will be able to shop for Party City products and have them delivered to their door. Uber One members will benefit from free delivery and a 5% discount on orders over $15. All consumers will benefit from up to 40% off their next Party City order of $20 or more with code TIMETOPARTY.

Christian Freese, head of grocery and new verticals for Uber Eats in the US & Canada, commented: “As we head into summertime, there’s so much to celebrate, and at Uber Eats we’re always looking for ways to

Palmer Agencies reveals new 2023 Carnival, Halloween and party catalogue

Over 230 pages of products, 300 new references to suit all tastes and specialising in Halloween, the new catalogue comes with Palmer Agencies’ largest décor selection, with bigger, bolder, and more striking products than before.

Palmer Agencies is the main distributor throughout Europe for Halloween stalwarts, Fun World, and the catalogue shows its outstanding décor range, quality costumes and cuttingedge accessories, as well as the biggest ever offering of Ghost Face merchandise. Also featured is Cinema Secrets’ wider, more comprehensive range of latex and foam prosthetics (new for 2023), and Trick or Treat Studios’ popular licences like Michael Myers.

Below: The new Palmer Agencies catalogue features a wide range of new products.

‘bring the party’. From festive decorations to party essentials, by partnering with Party City we can help America spend less time planning and more time creating memories with friends and family.”

“We’re always looking for new ways to provide our customers with a seamless and convenient shopping experience,” said Susan Sanderson, senior vice president of brand marketing at Party City. “We’re thrilled to partner with Uber Eats to expand on-demand delivery capabilities for our customers across the country. From the tiny event details to the full tablescape, this exciting new partnership with Uber Eats helps us achieve our goal of being there for all the ways you celebrate.”

Above: Party supplies will be available on demand following the new partnership.

Palmer Agencies: Hi Progressive Party! We NEED an ad for your summer issue. We’re really busy with stock arrivals and could do with your help in getting the advert organised for us?

Progressive Party: Hi Team Palmer! Of course, tell us what’s going on and we’ll do the rest…

Palmer Agencies: Well, we are receiving a LOT of forward orders for Halloween and would like to remind our customers not to leave it too late, as we’re trying to avoid any disappointment when items are sold out.

Progressive Party: Sounds great, anything else?

Palmer Agencies: Yes, our new catalogue has been sent to all our customers but, maybe some of your readers have not got it yet. They should contact us on sales@ palmeragencies.com or +44 (0)28 9064 7119 if they want a copy?

Progressive Party: Nothing beats a physical brochure that’s for sure. Anything else before we crack on with this?

Palmer Agencies: Damn! I nearly forgot… our new trade website is up and running. We’ve put a lot of work into it and we’re getting great feedback from its users. Maybe you could include a mention of it - www.palmeragencies.com - as well?

Progressive Party: Can do, is it all singing and dancing?

Palmer Agencies: We’d like as many people as possible using it and letting us know what they like the most… although we’d much prefer hearing what can be improved so we can offer them even better service.

Progressive Party: Leave it with us, we’ll get your ad published and everyone will read about Halloween , your new catalogue, and of course, the new trade website. Progressive Party: Anything for our clients, especially the ones who send us treats by post . Catch you later.

Palmer Agencies: Thanks guys you’re the best.