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Retailers Get Boost from CalExotics and Jopen
Pleasure products are among the most popular items in
assistance. Sales support was also provided, with product
adult retail outlets, and manufacturers CalExotics and its
videos, displays, testers and more. William Beach,
sister company Jopen have teamed up to assist retailers
general manager/buyer of the Adult Store for the past 18
with in-person and online support.
years, said, “Thank you, CalExotics and Jopen. Your
Retail support is a primary focus of the two companies
prompt assistance and supportive team have helped
and can be seen through their ongoing efforts. For online
make our remodeled store an even bigger success.”
support, the CalExotics Institute is available. This serves
“This type of work is something we thrive on. Retailers
as a resource for industry professionals to learn about
are the heart of our business and helping them is a top
CalExotics and Jopen products, along with the latest
priority,” noted CalExotics CEO Susan Colvin.
merchandising and sales techniques. The portal also
Said Jackie White, executive vice president of
offers sexual health and wellness information to help
CalExotics, “We offer assistance to retailers across the
further educate users.
globe. Our team travels more than 750,000 miles per
In-store support is available through training and
year to ensure we supply retailers with the support they
merchandising assistance. Recently, CalExotics and
need to thrive.”
Jopen teamed up to assist Florida retailer the Adult
To request support for a retail location, email
Store. The 8,000-square-foot store was recently
jackiew@calexotics.com. To access the CalExotics
remodeled, and the CalExotics and Jopen team assisted
Institute and other resources, visit CalExotics.com or
in bringing in new products and merchandising
Jopen.com.
PHS International Offers Hearts A’fire Collection
Hearts A’fire, a new BDSM accessory
collection, is now available from PHS
International. A capsule collection of
luxe accessories from the best-
selling Heart2Heart brand, Hearts
A’fire celebrates the edgier side of
romance with cuffs, collars, pasties,
paddles and more, all packaged in
signature red-and-black detail
perfect for crossover merchandising.
“Our heart-themed gear has
always been a top seller and as
demand grew for these elegant
romance-inspired designs, we realized
it was time to give them their own brand,” PHS
International General Manager Michael Merrill said.
“Hearts A’fire gives customers easy access to already
popular products that share a sweet sentiment. With
space-saving display options available, we make it
easy to introduce Hearts A’fire into stores of any size.”
Hearts A’fire was conceived as a way for people to
honor and cherish their unique
expressions of love with BDSM gear
and accessories hand-picked from
the Heart2Heart collection. The line
is comprised of restraints, impact
tools, nipple clamps and pasties,
collars and cock rings with a
matching romantic theme featuring
either heart-shaped beading, leather
inlay, or sophisticated red-and-black detail.
Merchandised with multiple display options, this
sub-brand serves adult retailers, boutiques and
lingerie stores with a select assortment of leather
and heart-themed designs already proven to
perform on the show floor.
Hearts A’fire comes merchandised with multiple
options, including convenient endcap and plan-o-
gram displays made specifically to occupy small and
compact footprints.
For more information, contact a distributor, visit
PHSWholesale.com or email michael@phsintl.com.
PLEASURE PRODUCTS
Screaming O’s Dangle Cock Ring Provides Testicle Massage
Screaming O has created
its first cock ring made
specifically for testicle
massage. An unconventional
two-ring design, the Dangle is
powered by a vertically
positioned four-function bullet.
A wide, sling-like ring stretches
around the base of the balls with a firm fit,
sending powerful vibration directly to an often
neglected erogenous zone.
“The Dangle is fun for so many reasons; it is the
industry’s first cock ring to pay special attention to
the testicles while still providing a unique multi-use
shape that couples can experiment with,” Screaming
O Account Executive Conde Aumann said. “Our
customers appreciate the out-of-the-box design and
forward-thinking approach to
expanding the cock ring
category, especially because
the Dangle pays so much
attention to such an important
pleasure zone. But don’t think
the ladies get left out—I like to
suggest trying it in reverse
cowgirl, so women can feel vertical vibes while
grinding against those pleasure beads for an
especially intense sensation.”
The Dangle is available in blue, black and clear
colors and is made of body-safe SEBS, a super-
stretchy material that provides quality and safety at
an affordable price.
For more information, visit ScreamingO.com or
email Aumann at conde@thescreamingo.com.
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Fundies Now Shipping
from Xgen Products
The newest products from Fundies are now
in stock and available from Xgen Products.
“We’re very excited to be offering the
new Fundies line of novelty underwear,”
said Andy Green, president of Xgen
Products. “They are the perfect size and at a
great price point, which makes them terrific
for gag gifts, holiday stocking stuffers, or
just an everyday purchase to spice things
up at home.”
These fun pieces of underwear for men
were formerly marketed under the Hustler
brand name, but have been rebranded to
appeal to a larger demographic. Fundies
also come in one size, which makes it easy
for retailers to both order and sell.
Overall, there are 17 individual SKUs in
this collection, with items aptly named
“Junk in the Trunk,” “Upzip Thing with Zorro
Mask,” and “Mankini with Fake Mustache”
among others. Additionally, there are three
items geared toward the holidays and two
for couples. The couples’ sets include a
“one eye monster and crotchless secret
apple panty” and a “black tie tuxedo set.”
For details, visit XGenProducts.com,
call (877) 450-9436, or email
sales@xgenproducts.com.