Retailers can register for free with proof of valid business establishment in order to access the password protected website. Once registered and approved, retailers can read product reviews written by other retailers, rank products of interest in their profile’s ‘consideration list’, download digital brochures and order forms, and submit online purchase orders 24/7.
The site also adds a new level of interactivity for visitors with online product demonstration videos and ‘live chat’ – a feature that allows visitors to communicate with vendors in real-time.
With over 70 vendors and 500 products listed at time of launch, company officials are confident about future growth projections based on last year’s growth and wholesale demand from their retail site. iBuyGourmet.com’s retail site experienced 400% growth last year, with an estimated 40% of visitors being wholesale buyers seeking products for re-sell.
Manufacturers of gourmet and specialty food items available at wholesale prices can submit products for consideration by visiting the website at www.ibuygourmet.com/wholesale or by calling 800.975.7068.
