Murray Cadieu & Lanelle Bogue

When buyers are looking for great gifts, jewelry and religious items, they go to the business that has it all-Bogue‘s Wholesale.

Lanelle Bogue, owner of Bogue’s Wholesale and her co-worker, Murray Cadieu, have been participating in Helen Brett gift and jewelry shows since 1992. “Helen Brett has had such a significant impact on my business,” said Lanelle, “I definitely see it as something I will continue to do for a long time coming.”

Lanelle first heard about the Helen Brett shows through word-of-mouth. Back then, Helen Brett hosted shows in Houston, where her main office is. Ever since her first experience, she was hooked and knew the shows would be the thing that changed her business for the better.

Bogue’s Wholesale carries many items, but their most popular products are gift and religious items. “We used to carry fashion jewelry, and when the angel pins became a popular fashion trend, business really picked up. It was such a popular item,” said Lanelle, “we just went from there.”

With the interest in the angel pins came demands for more religious items. Rosaries, Bible covers, statues and Baptism gifts became increasingly popular and are still highly-coveted items today. “We used to only sell jewelry, but it’s great to see how our business has evolved,” said Lanelle.

In addition to great products, Lanelle and Murray have established a warm reputation among show buyers and other exhibitors. They are admired by the attendees and have an outstanding commitment to customer service. If a buyer wants a product Bogue doesn’t currently carry, they will make an effort to stock it for that particular customer.

In addition to great customer service, it is important to Lanelle that her products have variety. She tries to keep her merchandise interesting by making sure everything is available in various styles and colors. There truly is “something for everyone”, especially those who are avid gift-givers and, more importantly, those who like wholesale prices.

Religious gifts aren’t the only popular thing Bogue sells. They also have gifts for college graduates, such as koozies, wallets, key chains and pins that can all be customized according to the school. Reading glasses and their protective cases are also gaining popularity. Bogue carries a wide variety of reading glass styles, some of which are painted bright colors for a fun and funky feel. Each pair can be purchased with a carrying case that also ranges in styles and colors, some of which resemble designer brands.

For any gift or novelty item, Bogue’s Wholesale is the place to go. They carry everything from wind chimes to pill cutters, and have many gifts for everyone. To make things even easier for their customers, their products are easy to browse through and purchase. The Bogue’s Web site, www.bogueswholesale.com, offers on-line ordering and shipping, plus the opportunity to easily browse through their entire inventory. Visit them in New Orleans - Booth 2060-2062.