GC Buying Group Sets Sessions for Atlanta

GC Buying Group is preparing for the summer education conference GCX: Connect to be held during the Atlanta summer market on July 17-18. Kicking off the conference will be the GC Party in the Kitchen for members and reps on Wednesday evening. 

A record number of store members will attend the Thursday event that will include store group discussions and a special message from keynote speaker Warren Shoulberg. In addition, eight key GC vendors will present training for small groups as store buyers rotate through eight individual vendor stations. The Vendor Showcase will feature 40+ vendors, including vendors new to the Group and vendors introducing new products. Showroom owners in building 2, 8^th floor, will host GC members late afternoon with drinks and bites, along with product reviews.

“We’re thrilled that more than 100 buyers, representing 60 stores, have registered for the GCX educational event,” stated Janis Johnson, president and founder of Gourmet Catalog/GC Buying Group. “Retailers are excited to kick off second half with the opportunity to make buying decisions and talk one-on-one with key new vendors. 

“GC recently has increased the Group’s value by adding new member benefits and sales tools to reinforce the existing special exclusive events, discounts, extended terms, and networking. As GC proudly celebrates our 44^th year of serving independent retailers, we continue to streamline processes to build better relationships and strengthen the bridge between GC stores and vendors.” 

GC Buying Group Members form the original and leading buying group in the kitchenwares industry. Celebrating 44 years in 2024, GC functions to ensure the success of independent retailers with a variety of programs and services, including discounts provided for our 300+ store members by vendor members. For more information on Gourmet Catalog/GC Buying Group, call: +1-214-855-0005, email: info@gourmetcatalog.com or visit: gcbuyinggroup.com. 

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