Testimonials

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!!!