Abstract: A distribution and display system is provided that comprises a container comprising an enclosure for a plurality of cylindrical items. The container has a first and a second side retaining walls, a rear retaining wall coupled to said first and second side retaining walls, a front side having a front opening, and an inclined floor, wherein an item stored within said container will be urged toward said front opening due to the inclined floor. Upon arrival at the retail store, the container can be used as a display case to display the material on the store floor. In an exemplary embodiment, the containers are stackable such that a plurality of containers can be used to build a complete free-standing sales exhibit. Also, the walls of the container are preferably formed from a rigid wire structure.

Abstract: An ornamental bow is provided with a bow portion and a mounting portion. The mounting portion is coupled to the bow portion. The mounting portion is transparent. The transparent mounting portion is coated with a transparent adhesive. The transparent mounting portion is coupled to a transparent release liner. To mount the bow, the release liner is removed from the mounting portion and the adhesive surface of the mounting portion is pressed to a desired mounting location. Once mounted, the transparent nature of the mounting portion prevents the mounting portion from impeding the view of the mounting location (e.g., decorative wrapping paper on the surface of a gift-wrapped package).

Abstract: A storage spool is provided that comprises a center core coupled to a first flange and a second flange. The two flanges extend outward from the core in a parallel configuration creating a recess between the flanges. An aperture is formed on one or both of the flanges to allow for viewing the edges of any material stored on the spool. A transparent covering encapsulates the spool in order to create a smooth outer surface over the entire spool.

Abstract: Fur garland is prepared by cutting strips crosswise to the length of pelted knitted pile fabric, applying spray contact adhesive to the lengthwise edges of the plush pile, pulling on the strip lengthwise causing the knitted body to curl into a tubular shape adhesively attaching the edges together forming a plush garland, attaching tubular force fit interlocks on both ends of the garland allowing the garland to be connected in a continuous length.