FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
July 2025
Retail with Purpose: Building Community for Hospital and Pharmacy Gift Shops
Purchasing Power Plus expands its long-standing support of care-based retailers with a new open-access initiative
Hospital and pharmacy gift shops are essential, yet often underrepresented, pillars of healthcare environments—bringing comfort, connection, and commerce to the communities they serve. Thanks in large part to the work of Purchasing Power Plus (PPP), this retail community has long had a place to turn—but open, industry-wide visibility and accessible content remain limited. Retail with Purpose extends that reach—offering gift buyers across the country free, relevant resources to support their growth and connection.
“Retail with Purpose allows us to expand what we’ve always done best,” says Carrie Fleishman, President of PPP. “It gives more buyers a way to connect with what matters to them, and to explore the broader value of being part of this community.”
A Natural Evolution of Trusted Support
For over 30 years, PPP has served as a cornerstone for hospital and pharmacy gift buyers—offering savings, trend insights, retail education, and a strong peer community. Retail with Purpose builds on that foundation, making curated, no-cost content available to more retailers and inviting them to engage with PPP on their own terms.
This initiative was created to reflect the needs of both new and experienced buyers—whether they’re looking for ideas, connection, or simply a place that understands their unique retail context.
In-Person Energy, Virtual Access
Retail with Purpose officially launched this summer with a highly engaged event in Dallas, bringing gift shop buyers together to share strategies, preview seasonal opportunities, and build community. The initiative continues in August with a nationwide virtual event, offering hospital and pharmacy retailers the opportunity to participate from anywhere.
A Monthly Resource for Busy Buyers
In addition to events, Retail with Purpose offers a free monthly newsletter featuring:
- Curated insights relevant to hospital and pharmacy gift buyers
- Real-world ideas to inspire store operations
- Highlights of upcoming opportunities to learn and connect
The tone is concise, encouraging, and grounded in the realities of day-to-day store management.
“Buyers in this channel are creative, capable, and deeply rooted in their communities,” Fleishman adds. “Retail with Purpose is designed to reflect their reality, and help them stay connected to a broader conversation.”
Join the Community
Retail With Purpose is open-access and built to welcome new voices into our community. For those seeking deeper strategy, exclusive vendor discounts, hands-on strategy, and in-depth support—PPP’s member program remains the cornerstone of our work.
Register for the August virtual event
Sign up to receive the Retail with Purpose newsletter
Media Contact
Carrie Fleishman
President, Purchasing Power Plus
407-268-4444
carrief@purchasingpowerplus.com