Virtual Trainings Benefit GC Buying Group Members

Without the usual summer markets for reviewing new products, unveiling promos and essential interaction between stores and vendors, GC has allowed members the opportunity to have the next best thing through its GC Summer Series presentations that featured both live and on-demand viewing. All sessions have been recorded live and are available for private store access throughout the month of August.

The GC Summer Series had a 10-day run during July and August. “While stores and vendors greatly benefit from being together in person, the Summer Series in its virtual format was well received, and significant knowledge was gained through these training events,” commented Janis Johnson, President and Founder of GC Buying Group.

Vendor participants for the July/August Summer Series included Betty Bossi, Capresso, Chantal and Chosen Payments, among others. DKB, Dreamfarm, Epicurean and Handstand Kitchen were also among the vendor participants.

“Gourmet Catalog’s Summer Series provided a much needed platform to inform and engage our GC partners. Considering that stores are not traveling to the summer markets and that we missed the opportunity to share with them our new information at IHA, this event served a great purpose,” said Bobby Griggs, Vice President of Heritage Steel/Hammer Stahl, who participated in the sessions.