Independent doesn’t have to mean alone.
For nearly thirty years, PPP has been the buying power, and the community, standing behind independent shops.
PPP is not a marketplace. It is a community.
Independent retail can be a solitary business. You make the buying calls, carry the risk, and rarely get to compare notes with someone who actually understands the work. PPP exists to change that. For nearly thirty years it has given independent shops two things they cannot build alone: real buying power, and a community of people who want their stores to succeed.
Managers connect with other managers. Vendors build direct relationships with stores. Conversations continue beyond market. The result is not just access to product, but shared insight into what is selling, what earns a reorder, and what is working across independent stores, year after year.
Independent retailers benefit when they compare notes.
There is more to membership.
Membership is more than a discount. You get practical retail education, trend guidance and product discovery, member savings programs, and events that connect you with vendors and other shop owners, all designed to help you buy smarter and stay current.
Relationships built to last.
For nearly three decades, PPP has maintained consistent vendor partnerships and active market presence. That longevity reflects steady leadership, long-term relationships, and a structure built to support independent stores through changing retail cycles.
At the same time, PPP keeps evolving, new vendors, new conversations, and new ways for retailers to connect and grow. Steady foundation. Forward movement.
Who PPP is built for.
If you care about protecting margins, curating meaningful product, and serving your community well, PPP was built with you in mind.
A community that wants you to win.
It feels like being part of a group that genuinely wants each of us to succeed. PPP has helped our shop grow while giving me a stronger network to rely on.
One year I saved nine thousand dollars. The next, I doubled it, over eighteen thousand. Saving on purchases I would have made anyway? Yes please.
Reading Hospital Gift Shops, Reading, PA
I kept track those first years. The savings came to three or four times what I paid to belong, and the networking with managers across the country is worth every penny on its own.
Baptist Health Louisville, KY
We are considered a partner, vested in their company. The customer service, the newsletters, and the networking events make for complete ease of use all year. The program is designed for success across the board.
Novant Health New Hanover, Wilmington, NC
I love the PPP sessions at market, networking with buyers who understand your situation. The savings more than pay for membership, usually at our first market.
Cox Health Auxiliary Gift Shop, Springfield, MO
Usually after the first discount, we have already made our money back for our membership fee. PPP makes it easy to find vendors, new and old, and save money.
Genesis Hospital Gift Shop, Zanesville, OH
I love when the Network News shows up in my inbox. It is a great place for managers to find like-minded souls and learn from each other.
UNM Hospital Gift Shop, Albuquerque, NM
Independent, never alone.
PPP brings together buying power, practical guidance, and real connection to support independent retailers. Join the community and see how PPP can support your store, or request the vendor listing to see exactly who you would be buying from. Have a question about membership, partnerships, or upcoming programs? We’re here and happy to connect.
