The summer season has officially begun! Sunny days, scorching temperatures and humid air. Ahh summertime in southern Ontario – it doesn’t last long, but it sure is beautiful! While everyone else is enjoying the weather, here at Grenville Station we’re doing what we do best: looking and planning ahead. Autumn is on the horizon and we have a lot of work to do before it gets here.
In anticipation of the season, we have put together a list of what we are looking forward to the most. There were a lot of excellent ideas and suggestions put forth from the staff and it was difficult to narrow it down to just ten!
10. New Fall Products. We are very excited when we receive our new fall stock. The products are usually new and exciting items that our Buyer has discovered. But they are always red, orange, yellow and brown! We then mix and match products and colours to make new designs. With such beautiful colours, the design possibilities are endless!
9. Fall Enhancements. In addition to our colourful new products, we also receive a wide array of fall enhancements, such as leaves, acorns and pine cones. The designers feel like kids again, when searching through the leaves for the perfect colours to use. These seasonal enhancements create a polished look in our new designs.
8. The First Snowfall. I can’t believe I just wrote that! There is something so peaceful and therapeutic about seeing the first flakes floating to the ground. It’s almost magical. As beautiful and peaceful as the first snowfall is, a week later I’m ready for spring! We all know what the first snowfall leads to right? Well we’ll get to that later…
7. Back To School. You know all you parents out there have been waiting for this one! After a long and frustrating summer, doing everything you can to keep the kids occupied and NOT fighting, it’s time for you to grow back all the hair you’ve pulled out! After dropping off the kids on the first day, you can see smiles form and happy dances begin! The Moms and Dads here in the office are certainly much happier and more relaxed.
6. Trade Shows. For the most part, this is where our new seasonal products are discovered. Our Buyer’s attend a handful of the largest shows in our area, on the hunt for tasty new treats with appealing packaging. Packaging is one of the top reasons we will carry a certain product. Since each product can actually be seen in the photograph when a customer is purchasing a gift basket, if the products don’t look appealing then neither do we. At the Trade Shows, there are literally hundreds of booths to visit, so it is a time consuming project. Their hard work pays off when they see how excited the design team gets over the new stock and the wonderful new designs that are quickly created!
The top 5…well, you’ll just have to wait until next time!
