NEWTON, Pa., Dec. 3, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- 'Tis the
season for giving. Whether shopping for baby's first Christmas, a
family member, best friend or favorite pet, the local Norman's
Hallmark has a wide selection of distinctive holiday gift items
sure to make spirits bright for recipients of all ages. With the
holiday shopping season well underway, the card and specialty gift
retailer has compiled a list of its top-selling gifts, ranging from
quirky and fun to cozy and delicious.
"We are seeing tremendous enthusiasm among shoppers this year –
leading up to and including the Black Friday weekend," said
Kim Dunn, marketing director of
Norman's Hallmark, the nation's largest independent owner of Gold
Crown Hallmark stores. "And, as a 'one-stop shop' for gift-givers,
we have a real-time glimpse into what people are buying for their
special someone this year."
The five top-selling gifts – so far – at Norman's Hallmark this
holiday season include:
Squishmallows. Since their launch in 2017, these collectible
plush toys have grown into an international social media sensation.
The Squishmallows line now features more than 1,000 original
characters, each with a unique name and biography. "Norm the
Gnome," a Norman's Hallmark exclusive, recently made its debut for
the 2021 holiday season. This 12-inch Squishmallows character
($24.99) is available in stores and
quickly became a customer favorite. "Squishmallows are one of our
best-selling items, year-round, appealing to all age groups," Dunn
said. "We were thrilled to introduce 'Norm the Gnome' to our
customers and are pleased by the overwhelmingly positive
response."
Keepsake Ornaments. A Hallmark Gold Crown mainstay, Norman's
Hallmark offers more than 300 brand-new ornaments every year, and
customers look forward to commemorating special memories with this
product line. Whether someone is a Santa enthusiast, a new
grandparent, an avid Star Wars collector or a Disney fan, there is
an ornament for every age, interest, and style.
Gnomes for the Home. Holiday gnome products for the home have
resonated with customers and include pillows, dish towels, snow
globes, small wooden signs, and more. "These cute little guys have
become a holiday hit and we expect them to transition and remain
strong into the spring," said Dunn.
Warm and Cozy. From super soft velour throws to fuzzy socks,
customers love this category for gift giving. New at Norman's
Hallmark this season is "The Comfy," a wearable blanket featured on
the TV show Shark Tank. Unisex and one-size-fits-all, it's a fun
and functional gift for all ages.
Taste-Ful Giving. Food gifts are a perennial favorite and
include social media sensation hot cocoa bombs along with locally
made goodies such as Johnson's Popcorn from the Ocean City, N.J. boardwalk, and treats from
David Bradley Chocolatier in Windsor
N.J. and Asher's Chocolate Co. in Souderton, Pa. "These local products are a hit
with customers and, at the same time, allows us to support other
area businesses," concludes Dunn.
Norman's offers a full line of Hallmark products, cards for
every occasion and Keepsake Ornaments, along with a diverse
merchandise selection that includes fashion and fashion
accessories, books, stationery, games, home décor, specialty candy
and gourmet foods. The company maintains thriving supplier
partnerships with household-name brands like Lenox, Yankee Candle, Life is Good,
Willow Tree, Vera Bradley, Squishmallows, Brumate, PuraVida
and Godiva, among many others.
Family-owned Norman's Hallmark currently operates nearly 70
locations. With roots dating back more than 80 years, Norman's
Hallmark has grown from a single retail store in Trenton, N.J., to a leading force in the
social expression industry. The Newtown,
Pa.-based company continues to grow its brick-and-mortar
footprint throughout Pennsylvania
and New Jersey, and recently
expanded into Delaware and
northern Maryland; it also
maintains a strong ecommerce presence.
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