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Reflections on 25 Years of Revolutionizing the Promotional Gifting Business

Dear Journal, This past June marked the 25th year Red Scarf Gift Co (formerly Red Scarf Promotions) has been in business. Our little Mohawk Man wearing the Red Scarf decided it was time to hang up his hat, or should I say his red scarf? Looking back it has been a wild and exciting ride! I started my business at 38 years of age (which was already considered old) and it was NOT my world. I was working at Opera Belt Co on Spadina Ave designing ladies’ belts and leather accessories for Retail Private Label. The belt business was slowly declining as the retail chains were all going to China and our wonderful company simply could not afford to stay...

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Place Your Holiday Order Before the Rush!

PLACE YOUR HOLIDAY ORDER BEFORE THE RUSH!   We also have an extensive line of truly unique gift ideas that will get well used every day. No throwaways here!   READY TO ORDER? We hope these holiday gifting guides will provide youwith ideas & inspiration for this season.Reach out to us directly for your ordering needs aswe can customize your requests, and even suggestsome very exclusive bundles for that extra "wow".     

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Creative Ideas for Room Drop Gifts

When selecting a Room Drop, consider these points…this is the WOW moment when they arrive at their destination and receive their Thank You.  Is the item breakable? Is it packable? Will they leave it behind because it’s too heavy and cumbersome to re-pack? Is it a product that will be cherished, appreciated and provide satisfaction for their hard work and success? Is it something they need or want? At a certain level of success and income, it becomes a “want". Is their spouse considered? If not, then let’s think about those who support these superstars. Is it a quality, upscale product? The product shouldn’t fall apart or break as this would leave a negative impression. Is the product current? Is...

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