This section is for "Retail" Buying Groups. This is not for Buying Agents (garment sourcing agencies).
In
the United States, a group purchasing organization or buying group is an
entity that is created to leverage the purchasing power of a group of businesses
to obtain discounts from vendors based on the collective buying power of
the group members. In the fashion industry, buying groups exist to
help companies purchase clothing or trim supplies at reduced pricing.
In addition, many such groups provide discounted rates on freight transportation,
customs clearance services, insurance and other industry relevant services.
Some organizations will also assist with merchandising and design by providing
trend analysis, retail reports, case studies, seminars, and more.
Many purchasing organizations are funded by administrative fees that are paid by the vendors that they oversee. Some are funded by fees paid by the buying members. Others are funded by a combination of both of these methods. The fees can be set as a percentage of the purchase or set as an annual flat rate. Some purchasing collectives have mandatory participation levels for their members, while others are completely voluntary. Members participate based on their purchasing needs as well as their level of confidence in the competitive pricing that has been negotiated by association.
Group purchasing is used in the apparel industry to purchase raw materials, supplies, and finished garments.
Group buying, is also known as collective buying. The primary concept is that products and services can be bought at significantly reduced prices from vendors on the condition that a minimum number of buyers would make the purchase. For example, if Apparel Search was planning to purchase 100 solid white t-shirts from a t-shirt supplier the vendor may quote $2.00 per tee. However, if we grouped together with 20 other companies and were able to purchase 10,000 white tees, the supplier in theory should be able to provide a discounted rate. Collective purchases essentially group orders together to create efficiencies for both the purchaser and the seller.
Below you will find our relevant directory listings. If you find that any of these companies or no longer active or if you know additional companies that should be added, please let us.
Alper International Inc
1412 Broadway
New York, NY 10018
Phone: 212-840-1580
Fax: 212-840-1356
Barzilay Goldberg Buying Company
450 Seventh Avenue
New York, NY 10123
Phone: 212-244-6147
Fax: 212-947-3817
Carl Day
450 Seventh Avenue
New York, NY 10123
Phone: 212-594-1894
Carol Hoffman Buying Office 110 West 40th Street
New York, NY 10018
Phone: 212-382-3805
Dianne Cohan Associates
1412 Broadway
New York, NY 10018
Phone: 212-719-3008
Doneger Online
(Also listed below as Henry Doneger
Associates): The Doneger
Group is the leading source of global market trends and merchandising strategies
to the retail and fashion industry. Leveraging the company's 60+ year heritage,
its premier network of market and trend & color forecasting experts
works closely together to provide clients with analysis and direction on
product and business planning.
Equatoriale S.r.l.: (Italy) was
established in 1946 and ever since then has been the buying office for many
major retailers (chain stores, department stores, mail order catalogues,
importers/distributors,...) in all important world markets that handle merchandise
such as: apparel, ready to wear, knitwear, fashion accessories, lingerie,
hosiery, shoes, leather goods, fabrics, furniture, giftware and household
items. Acting as your buying office in Italy we can provide you with
all the advantages at a fraction of what it would cost you to establish
your own office in Italy. Their professional staff will give you all
the necessary guidance and assistance to best fulfill your requirements
and objectives. Address: Via Ripamonti, 89 Milan, Italy
20141 Phone: 0039.02.5696941 Fax: 0039.02.5696961 Email: equatoriale@iol.it ContactName: Mr. Andrea Alcalay (President)
Global Purchasing Companies: Global Purchasing is a full service
buying office that plans and implements retail strategies.
They
specialize in new store planning and developing programs for established
retailers in order to streamline their business and open more doors. The
departments they
cover are: Men's, Women's & Children's Apparel, Lingerie, Accessories,
Textiles (domestics & imports), Home Furnishings, Gift Items and Domestics.
Covering all price points.
They
are dedicated to the success of the independent retailer.
Their
unique insight also helps
them develop strategies for young designers
enabling them to become more competitive and
their
detailed forecasting ensures that manufacturers and retailers are current
with selling and fashion trends.
Mercedes R. Gonzalez the director
of the Global Purchasing Companies, has been a buyer in the garment industry
since 1988. Her passion for the industry started when she was 14 years old
and went to work every summer for her uncle who owned and operated a manufacturing
company in the heart of the garment district in New York.
- Retail buying group
- Retail Consulting
Grupo Moda Inc
61 Jane Street
New York, NY 10014
Phone: 212-465-3458
Henry Doneger Associates Inc.
463 Seventh Avenue
New York, NY 10018
Phone: 212-564-1266
Fax: 212-564-3971
The Insiders Buying Office:
Address:
112 West 9th Street Suite 426 Los
Angeles, CA 90015 213-623-1588 213-623-2536 (FX)
bob@offpricemarket.com
Contact: Robert Libby
They are
are
a leading
resource for Offprice Apparel in Los Angeles.
They have
been taking apparel buyers to major manufacturers, wholesalers, contractors
and jobbers for: OFF PRICE APPAREL.
Their
experienced buyer will pick you
up
at your Hotel and assist you in selecting the
most current styles of clothing in all categories: JUNIOR, CONTEMPORARY,
and WOMENS in the Budget, to Moderate to Better Markets, depending on your
needs 30% to 70% off wholesale price.
Take advantage of their offprice
buying success and experience. Book a date to work with them in Los
Angeles.
Jaimee Azar Ltd.
1384 Broadway
New York, NY 10018
Phone: 212-944-6671
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