Testimonials

PPP  is a great program at any time, but especially right now.  Most participating vendors offer an additional 10% off your purchase.  That’s nice under normal circumstances, but during these harder times, it is even more important to save that extra cash! Often times, the vendors will offer a show special, too, and add that discount to your 10% discount you are already getting.  This is so helpful! It can mean an additional 5% discount or extended terms.  I am always looking for new vendors and the monthly newsletter (as well as the vendor list) are always giving me new vendors to explore! I love this! The PPP ZOOM calls this summer have been a great way to connect with other people in my industry and learn what is working for them.  I know these were started during a tough time as an extra way for PPP to help us, but I hope they continue.  Being a PPP member has definitely paid off for us BIG TIME!    

I have found the PPP community to be very helpful and encouraging during this trying time.  My first experience with PPP was the breakfast I attended at the 2019 January Las Vegas Market.  The networking was invaluable as I met other gift shop managers and listened to their ideas and experiences. Also, after listening to the vendors presentations, I bought from several that have been great additions to our shop.  As I have attended the morning coffee, read the network news, emailed questions, listened to presentations, and used some of the tools provided by PPP, I can honestly say it has made me better prepared and able to deal with our current situation.  Thank you for the amazing insights, up to date information, and professional details. Your organization has been a great resource for me and I look forward to utilizing it in the future.  Thank you!    

We have been members of PPP for a few years now. Last year, I was very happy to have saved $9,000 using the PPP program. But I thought to myself, how high can my savings go? Can I possibly double them in the next year? I am very pleased to announce that...I will have saved over $18,000! I exceeded my goal! PPP is an invaluable program. Saving on purchases I would have made anyway? Yes please!

We have been a PPP member for several years at Sisters Crossing Gift Shop in Rochester, MN. We always knew our savings exceeded our cost of membership, but I was really pleased in 2014 to find that we saved $4,600 on our orders for the year by being a PPP member.

Purchasing Power Plus is such an advantage to Hospital Gift Shops. I don’t think it matters what size your shop is; the discounts and vendors that are offered are all good. With the tight financial constraints we face now, these discounts provide us with more product while allowing a better profit margin. I especially like the PPP sessions offered at the Atlanta and Dallas Market. It’s a time for networking with buyers that know and understand your situation because it mirrors theirs, unlike the normal retail buyers. It also provides you with additional discounts from the vendors that help to host these events. The amount of money that we save using PPP vendors more than pays for itself during our first quarter—usually at our first market. I would highly recommend all Hospital Gift Shops make the investment in Purchasing Power Plus—it is an investment in your shop’s future financial success.

I am a huge supporter of the PPP program and am impressed with the growing number of vendors now offered. I have even convinced a vendor to join PPP, assuring them it would be worth their while and they are very grateful for the business they have gained by becoming a Vendor Partner. I have five shops and do well over $1 million in volume. I always prefer to support our PPP Vendors whenever possible and appreciate the increase margins I receive from these vendors. I also always look forward to the monthly packet and promotions as well the seasonal PULSE magazine. I’m very excited about seeing what’s to come this year!!!

I can always count on the Purchasing Power Plus team to provide me with information I need. If they don't have the answer, they will reach out to the PPP Retail Member Stores for input. Such a valued networking source. Plus, I always feel "special" when I get a PPP discount!

I have been managing a hospital gift shop for four years now, I find the PPP publication to be very effective in keeping us up to date on new trends. I have also compared the cost of membership to the money we save by being members and believe me - we come out ahead. I often pick up helpful advice and ideas.

Membership to PPP has provided many discounts to our gift shops from companies that we would be purchasing from anyway. By being a member of PPP we are often first to hear of new product or specials that a Vendor might have. The newsletter is a great way to see what is “trending” in gift shops. The membership fee pays for itself many times from the discounts we receive. Thank you!

We have been a member of Purchasing Power Plus, from the beginning. I can’t even tell you how many years it has been. We have always been pleased with the program. I stopped tracking my savings, because I know we more than make our fee back. I did decide to see what we saved this year. We saved $3,651. I have also found great vendors that I normally would not know about....The best part is the 10% discount that most vendors give. If you purchase from Ganz, Giftcraft, DM Merchandising or any of the big companies, you will definitely get your fee back. It helps cover the cost of shipping in most cases. If you are not already a member, give it a try. You really have nothing to lose and I am sure you will be pleased with the savings!