HTI Buying Group

As a member of the Buying Group, first and foremost, you'll gain the power of group buying. This benefit, alone, pays for your membership fee through discounted merchandise and special offers. In addition, you'll receive news and information about vendor offers, promotional ideas, and merchandising tips through members-only communications.

You'll receive the bi-monthly HTI Buying Group Member newsletter with news and information that you can use. Read editorials on buying group and industry issues, "inside track" interviews with member vendors and member retailers, hints from member retailers — learn how others make it happen, merchandise and pricing tips, product assortment ideas and timely information on seasonal promotional programs.

In addition, a Sales Fax Flash will let you know, at a glance, about special buying opportunities. The Flash Sales Report will zero in on special offers from member vendors — extended dating programs, early-buy programs, and special event offers. Respond to offers by member vendors for reduced price inventory and overstocked items.

Catalog Program
Merchandising for the new millenium — expand your reach and boost sales with the HTI Buying Group Catalog Program! When you join the buying group, you'll be eligible to participate in an exciting and comprehensive catalog, filled with exceptional merchandise selected by the world's leading vendors by your peers.

Bottom Line Advantages

Our program includes every item the vendor sells — a very different approach than item buying for catalogs.

HTI Buying Group personnel attend more than a dozen industry trade shows each year, including the prestigious Ambiente Show in Frankfurt, Germany.

Share exclusive "try me" promotions. Your customers will try it and return the rest of the assortment at full retail price!

Enjoy items exclusively offered to retail members of the buying group — items not available to your competitors.

Network and exchange ideas with your colleagues at the annual retailer and vendor member event at the Gourmet Products Trade Show.