GC Buying Group Adds 15 New Stores

Dallas, April 6 – 

GC Buying Group’s membership base has continued to climb in 2016, welcoming 15 new Store Members in the first quarter of 2016 and adding six during Chicago’s 2016 International Home and Houseware Show in March.  “Partnering with GC was a natural choice for us, we have enjoyed our experience working with GC thus far, and look forward to a long and prosperous partnership!” said Karen Shernan, Owner and CEO of Port Plums and Newburyport Olive Oil in Newburyport, MA.

“I feel immense pride with every new Store Member that joins our GC community,” expressed Janis Johnson, President and Founder of GC Buying Group.  “Many new members initially come to GC to receive preferred discounts and dating and later discover the vast value associated with the strength of our group of professional local retailers and vendors that support each other like family.”

Elizabeth Borger, Owner of B on the River in Elkhart, IN said, “It was a quick decision to join GC and immediately we began to receive benefits– lines that I didn’t know would consider our retail shop have contacted us with genuine interest, a solid understanding of our business and even offer suggestions for marketing and other ideas about how to be good partners.  GC has opened doors that were not open before and energized me and our team in a wonderful way.” 

2016 GC Store Members

Ace Hardware Longmont, Longmont, CO

The Artful Gourmet, New Glarus, WI

B on the River, Elkhart, IN

The Bread Beckers, Woodstock, GA

Cultivate Home, Sebastopol, CA

Dove Studio, Roswell, GA

eKitchenworld, Centennial, CO

Kitchen N Things, Seattle, WA

Lazy Days RV Accessories & More, Seffner, FL

Made in Italy Gourmet, Miami, FL

Mirador Kitchen and Home, Portland, OR

Modern Home Products, Piscataway, NJ

Port Plums and Newburyport Olive Oil, Newburyport, MA

Sandalwood House, Aurburn, CA

Texas Olive Store, Dripping Springs, TX

Cultivate Home, formerly a GC member under previous ownership, has now rejoined under new owner, Kathleen Mayhew.  Kathy Anderson, long time Manager and Buyer of Cultivate Home stated, “We immediately re-signed with GC after a short two month closure.  Being a locally owned store, it helps us so much to be able to afford all the great vendor products that the big stores use, I love GC!" 

“We are excited to be on board with GC!  I love the informative vendor emails, frequent communication and we are seeing the benefits of our buying options straight away.  Although we had decent programs with many vendors due to our longevity and loyalty, the GC deals are better!” said Stephanie Brown, President and Owner of Kitchen N Things in Seattle, WA.

For stores contemplating a buying group experience, 2016 marks GC Buying Group’s 35th year in business and the GC team is honoring the milestone with member exclusive meetings and celebrations.  Join today and save the date for GC’s Retail Summer School on July 13^th and 14^th at AmericasMart in Atlanta.

About GC Buying Group:

GC Buying Group Members form the original and leading buying group in the housewares industry. Celebrating 35 years in 2016, GC works to ensure the success of independent retailers with a variety of programs and services, including discounts provided by 200 plus vendor members.

 

For more information on Gourmet Catalog, call: +1-214-855-0005, email: info@gourmetcatalog.com or visit: gcbuyinggroup.com.