More than 2,500 specialty retail stores nationally are eligible for membership. The specialty retail store, averaging up to $750,000 in gross annual sales, is a critical market segment in the industry, taking their place with category killers, department stores and mass merchants in the kitchenware and tabletop marketplace.
	Members serve the demographically desirable customer — who enjoy added services provided by the independent retailer. These upscale, educated individuals are willing to spend money for superior quality goods from brand name vendors.

Increase Your Company's Visibility & Give Credibility to Your Product Line

	Let retailers know "what's new and what's hot" in your product line.
	Communicate merchandising ideas and promotional tips for your products.
	Participate in advertising and promotional programs aimed at the specialty market.
	Convey information to key retail stores, quickly and efficiently.

Cut Costs

	Pilot new products or test a market at the independent retail level through the Buying Group venue.
	A ready-made outlet for reducing inventory of overstocked items — sold to preferred customers rather than other outlets to avoid deep discounting.
	Reduce training costs to retailers through participation in regional sales and product training courses.

It's Never Been Easier To Do Business With Specialty Retailers!

	Each prospective retail member is screened and pre-qualified.
	We work with your sales staff to take full advantage of product assortment.
	We provide an initial credit check to ensure that retail members are credit worthy and will continuously monitor each store to share information with vendors in regard to credit issues.