GC Buying Group Announces 2020 Retail Advisory Board

Dallas, Feb 25—GC Buying Group is proud to announce the 2020 Advisory Board, made up of select GC Store Members. Along with the entire membership these esteemed GC retailers serve as the connection of the GC Group to the greater retail environment.  According to Janis Johnson, president and founder of GC, “Throughout the year the GC Team turns to the Advisory Board for trend reports, references for new vendors, and for their individual wisdom on ways to run a successful independent store. Sharing advice and viewpoints with the GC Group has an immeasurable positive influence on our entire GC membership.”

2020 GC Advisory Board members are:

Mary Moore/Gregg Smith, The Cook’s Warehouse, Atlanta

Angela Skogen, Cooks on Main, Williston, ND

Chris Wiedemer, Cooks World, Rochester, NY

Art and Martha Nading, The Extra Ingredient, Greensboro, NC

Bob, Rick, Ron Kratchman, Kitchen Kapers, Cherry Hill, NJ 

Doug Huemoeller, Kitchen Window, Minneapolis

Michael and April Levandowski, LeRoux Kitchen, Vineyard Haven, MA

Laura and Stephen Havlek, Sign of the Bear, Sonoma, CA

Dan and Diana Saklad, Whisk NC, Cary, NC

The GC Advisory Board serves annually, attending two board meetings and working directly with the GC Team to develop programs and practices that benefit retailers in the Group. In addition, the Advisory Board assembles with key vendors at The Inspired Home Show in Chicago, purveying greater substance for specific programs to the benefit of Group members.

 About GC Buying Group: GC Buying Group Members form the original and leading buying group in the kitchenware and gift industry with over 350 store locations nationwide. Celebrating 39 years in 2020, GC works to ensure the success of independent retailers with a variety of exclusive programs and services, including discounts and terms provided by 200+ vendor members. For more information on GC Buying Group, call +1-214-855-0005, email: info@gourmetcatalog.com or visit gcbuyinggroup.com. 

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