Apr 23, 2007
Premier Introduces the Gift Industry’s Most Complete Buying Group

Lititz, PA – With a broad reaching array of benefits geared toward both independent retailers and their vendors, Premier Buying Group is accepting membership applications. Premier Buying Group harnesses the purchasing power of thousands of Independent Retailers in the gift industry to deliver discounts on merchandise and shipping charges from wholesalers and manufacturers.

The objective of Premier is to provide the means to higher margins for independent retailers. Member retailers can enjoy vendor discounts, freight credits, regular special offers, various business discounts, and a consolidated open billing program that simplifies bookkeeping and payments. Wholesalers and manufacturers will profit from increased sales, loyalty, brand awareness, trade discounts, marketing opportunities, and more.

Online Community for Members

The most dynamic and exciting benefit that Premier brings to the table is the introduction of Gift Market Central. GiftMarketCentral.com promises to be the gift industry’s hub and the equivalent of a 24/7 web trade show and networking community.

Following are some of the features available at GiftMarketCentral.com:

  • Forums, Discussion Boards, Blogs, and Chats
  • Clubs & Groups
  • Vendor & Product Ratings and Reviews
  • Opinions and Editorials
  • Merchandise Exchange & Classified Marketplace
  • Merchandising Galleries
  • New Product Galleries
  • Retailer & Vendor Portals
  • Calendars, Event Management, Announcement Lists
  • Other Useful Tools and Business Components

All Premier Buying Group retailer and vendor members have access to GiftMarketCentral.com free of charge.

Retailer and Vendor Community

Premier Buying Group’s vision is to facilitate an environment where in which the participants can thrive through a greater understanding of the marketplace and by building equity in relationships with each other that will transcend the fads, phases and cycles that sweep across the industry from time to time. It is Premier’s belief that the clearer and more amplified connection to the marketplace delivered by Gift Market Central is sure to empower all involved.

About Premier

Headquartered in Lititz, Pennsylvania and founded in March, 2007, Premier Buying Group is an organization dedicated to empowering Independent Retailers through leveraged buying, industry knowledge, and market access. Premier is also committed to the success of gift industry vendors and endeavors to deliver greater and more sustaining sales volumes through customer loyalty and an increased level of market access and intelligence.

Membership applications and additional information is available at PremierBG.org.




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