February 2021
Purchasing Power Plus Press Release
February 2021
Purchasing Power Plus, the leading wholesale buying group for Hospital Gift Shops, has announced that they will be broadening the scope of their buying group to include gift shops found in Pharmacies, Nursing Homes, Long Term Care Facilities, Rehabilitation Centers…This new directionality is in keeping with their long held commitment to the health care industry.
“Our commitment is to foster community and connection within the healthcare field. The future is focused on small local gift shops and those serving the needs of healthcare providers, patients, visitors and guests are integral to the movement. There has never been a more important time for us to support this industry in a meaningful way.” Carrie Fleishman, Vice President, shares.
The goal is to empower these Retailers with programs that increase the gift shop’s bottom line through partnerships with industry leading Vendors. Retail education, industry trend reports and networking opportunities ensure engagement that is integral to success. Purchasing Power Plus is uniquely positioned to meet the needs of these community based gift shops, as they announce their partnership with MarketTime.
In Spring 2021, Purchasing Power Plus will be launching a B2B Marketplace dedicated to gift shops within the healthcare industry, and for those Vendor Partners supporting their efforts to give back to their communities. MarketTime is the provider of best-in-class B2B software as a service (SaaS) solutions for the business of wholesale and retail. MarketTime’s solutions include fully integrated cloud-based applications available to customers that fulfill three key needs: making product discovery and ordering easier, making organizing and sharing information intuitive and secure, and saving time and money.
Purchasing Power Plus is thrilled to partner with their dynamic team to leverage industry experience with an unparallel and superior platform that bridges the gap between digital and physical markets.
Said Hemal Patel, founder and CEO of MarketTime: “We are proud to have Purchasing Power Plus as a partner and thrilled at the opportunity to strengthen the connection they have with their customers. We believe the MarketTime platform will drastically benefit both PPP and the Retail Members of the healthcare industry by providing unlimited convenience to the wholesale buying platform with a easy-to-use, turnkey solution in our MarketTime B2B Access. Carrie and the PPP team have been incredible to work with and we are proud to share the same mission of offering retailers the white glove service they have come to expect on a virtual level.”
Purchasing Power Plus, MarketTime and their Vendor Partners will delight Retailers with this platform designed to support business growth, discover lines, explore products and trends, and open the door to promotional opportunities, all while providing real time tracking of PPP savings. Vendors will be able to reach more customers around the clock, expand their reach to new PPP Retailers, and manage orders from the PPP community efficiently.
Purchasing Power Plus continues to adapt and lead the way for their Retail Community. Said, Carrie Fleishman, Vice President, “We continue to serve our Retailers with savings, experiences, community and connection. Our mission is to empower, educate and inspire while delivering exceptional value to our Retailers and Vendor Partners. Innovation and growth is essential for success.”
