FOCUS ON... VALENTINES
All you need is love
Above: The Hootyballoo range features balloons, decorations, tableware, cake toppers, gift boxes and more.
With financial forecasts fairly gloomy for the New Year, Valentine’s Day provides a good sales opportunity to break up the winter months. PPE chatted to some key suppliers to find out what they have planned for the season of romance.
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aving all been reminded over recent years of the importance of spending time with loved ones, Valentine’s Day brings consumers the chance to celebrate their ‘other halves’. While many consumer belts may be somewhat tightened, suppliers are offering a wide range of gifts, balloons and more to ensure the day can be celebrated no matter the budget. Sarah O Hara, category manager foil balloons, Amscan, comments: “Love is love, and what more does everyone love that a balloon? Still more popular than ever, foil balloons are a favourite way to declare you love to that special person, especially on Valentine’s Day. Whether the message is sweet and simple or big and bold, we have a balloon for all romantic declarations
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Above: The Hootyballoo offering features a Floor Scatter 100 Pack to fill the room with red, red and rose gold balloons. Left: Grabo’s foils are ideal for getting the whole family involved in the celebrations.
this Valentine’s Day. Celebrating your love for partners, besties or even little ones, has become a firm tradition and there’s a balloon for everyone.” Jonathan Grassi, executive managing director of Grabo balloons, agrees: “Valentine’s Day is the most romantic day of the year, filled
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