seasonal businesses when hit with unexpected demand.” Dunk said the most unique items sell best. Soaps from Luna Los Angeles’ vegan collection have creative sayings that are hard to leave behind. “You don’t often see bars of soap in a souvenir store, but the delightful smell and creative wording always grabs guests’ attention,” she said. The shop also sells tons of small dishes by Down to Earth. These simple yet universal dishes are mostly used for jewelry placement, but can be used in many other ways. Sales of swimming goggles by Bling2o for $10 have shocked Vance. “They are priced well and are packaged in a clear case,” she said. “Sales have been incredible.” When she took a chance on cotton candy, Hayes wasn’t sure how it would be received at her 780-square-foot shop. She was pleasantly surprised to find that it’s a popular seller. “It’s great when someone gets a sweet tooth and it’s priced affordably,” she said. ❖ A T-shirt and gift display at Lost Island Waterpark. Logo souvenir T-shirts and sweatshirts sell well for the park.
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Souvenir and Embroidery Apparel Is Available from Cowichan Souvenir Cowichan Souvenir is a leading supplier of highquality souvenir embroidery apparel. We strive for quality in every stitch. Our designs focus on the magnificent wildlife and wild spaces that encompass your surroundings, keeping wilderness memories alive for your customers. The company’s new Sasquatch design embodies the folklore of the legendary Bigfoot, calling to mind the vast and wild places of this great land, as well as the mysterious creatures who call it home. (For more information, visit www.cowichansouvenir.com, call 888-939-3223, fax 888-748-2092 or circle 19 on the reader service card.)
A new Sasquatch design from Cowichan Souvenir, a leading supplier of souvenir embroidery apparel.
www.sgnmag.com | August/September 2021 | Souvenirs, Gifts & Novelties