GC Buying Group Ready for January Markets

Dallas, January 2018 marks Gourmet Catalog and Buying Group’s 37th year in business and the Group is eager to celebrate alongside stores and vendors, giving attendants first exposure to surprise announcements during the 15th annual Start the Year Member Conference.  

This member exclusive conference will be held January 10 and 11 at AmericasMart Atlanta and is expected to be the best member event and vendor showcase to date.  As the original and leading buying group for housewares, Gourmet Catalog is constantly working to amplify the member’s conference experience by offering best in class networking and learning opportunities.    

Based on the current sign up count, 2018 has quickly surpassed last January’s record attendance. Due to the success of the conference, steadily growing yearly, Gourmet Catalog has expanded the working space in building 1, 8th floor to accommodate the additional vendor and store participation.   

GC Buying Group is also excited to announce a new permanent showroom at the Dallas Market Center, TM2741.  The new DMC showroom offers convenience for GC store and vendor members all year round.  This showroom is a new and innovative workspace that allows stores and vendors the ability to work on plan-o-grams and assortments for the independent retailer.  GC is excited to welcome members who are attending the Dallas Market, as well as potential new store and vendor members.  “It is important that retailers visit markets; with each visit stores are guaranteed to find something new and exciting” said Karen Chandler of GC Buying Group.  

Gourmet Catalog credits the Start the Year Member conference and the Dallas Showroom to the internal team’s unwavering work ethic to continuously develop exciting new options and programs, ever evolving to fit the needs of today’s independent.  

Representing over 200 vendors, the largest number of any other kitchenware vendor showcase, Gourmet Catalog grants a unique opportunity for the store members to have convenient and intimate interaction with a plethora of lines.  The vendors introduce and demonstrate new lines, educate on popular features, give valuable product feedback and get to know the stores on a personal level.  

“Although Gourmet Catalog has evolved and grown, since the founding in 1981, one aspect has remained consistent.  We supported the independent retailer 37 years ago and although the profile has changed, our business remains to support them today.  I am passionately committed to continuously reinventing Gourmet Catalog in order to sustain and fortify our position as the nation’s leading buying group,” Johnson emphasized.

About Gourmet Catalog & Buying Group: 

Gourmet Catalog Members form the original and leading buying group in the housewares industry. Celebrating 37 years in 2018, Gourmet Catalog works to ensure the success of independent retailers with a variety of programs and services, including discounts provided by 200 plus Vendor Members.

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