Spring Launch Tour
Annie and and her daughter, Ava are delighted to return to the Southeast! Don't miss the chance to meet them, in person and get a peek of the Annieglass Spring 2024 collection.
If you are in the area of these stores, come on by. Each store will be offering free engraving for Annieglass purchases up one month before the event.
In preparation for the tour, Ava had a chance to chat with these retailers. Read some of their stories and insights below.
TOUR SCHEDULE
Thursday April 4th
Ultimate Gifts
2902 MAY BLVD. #102
SOUTHAVEN, MS 38672
662-349-2717
Reception: 2pm-6pm
Friday April 5th
Finchers
301 HOWARD ST.
GREENWOOD, MS 38930
662-453-6246
Reception: 10am-1pm
Lagniappe
1361 E. REED ROAD
GREENVILLE, MS 38703
662-335-3722
Reception: 3pm-6pm
Saturday April 6th
Rosson Co
140 N. SHARP AVE.
CLEVELAND, MS 38732
662-843-3986
Reception: 11am-2pm
Monday April 8th
Oxford Floral
21103 JEFFERSON AVE.
OXFORD, MS 38655
662-234-2515
Reception: 11am-3pm
Tuesday April 9th
The Blue Owl
102 W. COMMERCE ST.
ABERDEEN, MS 39730
662-304-8255
Reception: 10am-1pm
Elizabeth Clair’s
128 S. INDUSTRIAL ROAD
TUPELO, MS 38801
662-840-0600
Reception: 3pm-5pm
Wednesday April 10th
Babcock Gifts
4538 POLAR AVE.,
MEMPHIS, TN 38117
901-763-0700
Reception: 11am-2:30pm
Ultimate Gifts, Lauren Norton
Retailer since 2019
Why do you think AG sells so well in your store?
The simplicity and classiness speaks for itself. So timeless and such a fun collectible
What do you do to make your store so successful?
Customer Service is my top priority. If I didn't develop a relationship with my customers, I feel like I have failed.
Who has been a major inspiration in your life or career?
The family I purchased Ultimate Gifts from Deb and Garnett West. It gave me the opportunity of a lifetime. I would forever be grateful for them for letting me fulfill a dream I didn't know I had.
Finchers, Jessica Pickens
Retailer since March 2004
Why do you think AG sells so well in your store?
Annieglass does so well in Fincher’s because it’s elegant, timeless, and beautiful. Three key things that any lady in the Delta loves.
What do you do to make your store so successful?
I try to get to know my customers and listen to their wants and needs when I’m looking for new gifts or clothes to mix in with all of our classic favorites.
What Annieglass do you sell the most of?
The Ruffle Buffet Plate/Charger. It pairs so well with our fine china that we carry.
Lagniappe
Retailer since July 1996
Why do you think AG sells so well in your store?
As Southerners, we entertain at home often, Annie Glass is the perfect addition to any table. There is rarely a gathering that does not include a piece of Annie Glass. It is both beautiful and function and has a wide range of shapes and sizes to choose from.
What do you do to make your store so successful?
We focus on our wonderful clients and help them through more than just completing a purchase. We help them set the table, style their coffee table, design their home, and celebrate life events.
Who has been a major inspiration in your life or career?
My mom has been a wonderful source of both inspiration and encouragement. I am lucky to work alongside her and expand on a business that she has run for over 30 years. Her inspiration seeps into my interior design work, how I entertain, my wardrobe and so much more. I am beyond lucky to call her my mother, my friend, and my business partner.
Rosson + Co, Price Rosson
Retailer since March 2017
Why do you think AG sells so well in your store?
AG is a Delta staple. The Delta is a place of deep and rich tradition. Everyone has multiple sets of china and all of their mothers/grandmothers silver. AG is the perfect addition to a well set and served meal. It goes so well with everything! Its also such a beautiful compliment in decorating. Whether vanities, coffee tables, or armoires AG is the perfect versatile pop or pretty!
What Annieglass do you sell the most of?
We mostly sell RA and Ruffle in Gold. All pieces. I love the addition of sculptures for decor and conversation pieces. We have also begun to implement more Salt as an organic complement to the potty of the MS Delta. Recycled crosses and slabs sell pretty well too!
What is your favorite piece personally?
Well, I have a few... I had a daughter in 2018 and shortly after AG announced the Poppy collection. Obviously I fell in love. I love all pieces (and now that I have moved and have space I may just have to get one of the original large poppy sculptures.) I also love the new Poppy platter.
Before that occurence, my two most favorite pieces are the large mod platter and my Edgy cake stand I got back in 2012 and its much bigger than the current one. A special lady gave it to me and its a very special piece to me!
Oxford Floral, Ashley Wilkinson
Retailer since January 1993
Why do you think AG sells so well in your store?
Annieglass is a staple at Oxford Floral. It is a “go to” for bridal gifts. We also enjoy helping customers add to their collections for Christmas and Birthdays.
What do you do to make your store so successful?
Oxford Floral is celebrating 100 years! We offer unique gifts, bridal registry, balloons and floral. We are a unique business with truly two businesses under one roof.
What is your favorite piece personally?
The clamshell. I have #1 of the 500.
Blue Owl, Shelly Bowen
Retailer since September 2019
Why do you think AG sells so well in your store?
I think that AG sells so well in my store because of its natural beauty, quality and I promote it heavily as being Made in the USA. Most all of our brides register for AG which makes for an easy sell.
What do I do to make my Store successful?
I work very hard as well as my sells associates to make every customer to feel welcome. We are all very helpful in trying to find the perfect gift or item on their list.
Most everyone that comes in my store will leave happy as we enjoy conversation and making our customers feel loved.
What Annieglass do you sell the most of?
We sell more of Ruffle Gold AG Buffet Plate with Poppy being a close second.
Who has been a major inspiration in your life or career?
As far as an inspiration in my life that would be my husband, Nolan. He inspires me to be the best that I can be and helps me every step of the way.
Elizbeth Clair's, Elizabeth Clair
Why do you think AG sells so well in your store?
Annieglass does so well in Tupelo because it is elegant and classic. Every bride here registers for Annieglass, it's the gift everybody wants and the perfect gift to give. My brides just love it!
What Annieglass do you sell the most of?
My favorite piece is the Ruffle cakestand, it's hands down the best piece and I use mine all the time.
Who has been a major inspiration in your life or career?
My kids inspire me everyday
Babcock Gifts, Marion Samuel- Babcocks
Retailer since October 1990
What do you do to make your store so successful?
I think customers see the versatility of Annieglass using it for casual as well as formal occasions and they love that it goes in the dishwasher!!
What Annieglass do you sell the most of?
Roman Antique and Ruffle but Edgey sales have really increased! Individual pieces would be the Ruffle and Edgey chargers.
Who has been a major inspiration in your life or career?
In my time at Babcock Gifts, I have worked for two unique store owners - Buzzy Hussey initially and Brooks Terry currently. Buzzy taught me about tabletop and gifts and encouraged that we should all enjoy our beautiful china and crystal everyday - not just on special occasions which is the case for many people. I have learned more about the dollar and cents part of the business under Brooks as his background is the hospitality industry.