Buying Group
Buying Group
- Save up to 20% (10% on average)
- Extended Terms: Net 60
- Lower Minimums & Reorders
- Free Additional Money-Saving Programs
- Member Meetings & Networking
- Store Stock Exchange Program
- Members Only Website with Useful Tools
- Weekly E-Mails with Updates & Info
- Dedicated Staff & Buyers
- Industry Recognition at Markets
- No Buying Requirements
- Networking opportunities with other Store Members
- Spring/Summer and Fall/Winter catalogs and flyers
- Members Only Online Site for basic and updated program details
- Optional online consumer catalog content – powered by Cooking.com
- Week in Review, the Friday braodcast email that updates you with Vendor and industry info
- The Buying Guide – Vendor assortments, updated twice yearly
- Special discounts and extended terms from Vendors
- Annual Start the Year Member Conference with a full-day Store Meeting and a full-day Vendor Showcase
- Suggested opening assortments from Vendors
- KIT Campaign – GC’s program to keep in touch with you
- Turn the page online catalog option available in Spring and Fall
- Your affiliation with the best retailers and the best Vendors in the industry