Jan 28, 2011

Wilshire Industries Joins the Gourmet Catalog & Buying Group

San Clemente, CA – Vendor access and buying power are challenges unique to independent retailers. By joining the Gourmet Catalog & Buying Group, Wilshire Industries joins dozens of national vendors, including All-Clad, OXO and Le Creuset that are committed to supporting independent retail.

“Our specialty retail customers are trend setters. The cornerstones of our business, they are the first to carry our new products and provide valuable feedback for product development.” Says Dan Sudakoff, Vice President of Sales and Marketing for Wilshire Industries.

Through membership in the Gourmet Catalog and Buying Group, Wilshire Industries family of products, including Island Bamboo™, HUE Bamboo, HUE Kitchen and Island Hand Carved, will be readily accessible by over 225 independent retailers along with personalized print and online catalogs, preferred pricing and promotions.

The Gourmet Catalog & Buying Group has been dedicated to the success of the independent retailer since 1981. They negotiate merchandise discounts, freight allowances and special dating for members, providing solutions for competition and alleviating big box advantages.

About Wilshire Industries
Wilshire Industries, LLC specializes in the design, manufacture and import of consumer products. Our Island Bamboo and HUE Bamboo brands are known as the largest collection of eco-friendly bamboo kitchenware. HUE Kitchen and Elizabeth’s Garden are our newest and fast growing brands that include tools, gadgets and soft goods for kitchen and garden. For entertaining and gift giving Island Hand Carved rounds out our offering.

Founded three generations ago, we continue to build on a reputation of giving our retail partners what they need to meet market demand. We invest in manufacturing and customer service activities that deliver value through superior, consistent product quality and have proven profitable in diverse retail environments. From our home in Southern California, our team services retailers worldwide with a selection of over 200 products that are manufactured to the highest quality standards, packed for accuracy and delivered on time.

Wilshire Industries, LLC is located at 1001 Calle Recodo, San Clemente, CA 92673. Please browse our product selection at www.wilshireindustries.com.