When considering a vendor, we look for companies that have strong brand recognition and are financially sound. We look for a partner that wants to reduce costs and bring value to our customers. Companies that offer innovation and serve as leaders in the marketplace.
Our customers come from more than 50 countries, and operate many different store formats - from home centers and lumberyards to hardware, farm and chain stores. These retailers' customers include homeowners, professional builders, DIYers and even crafters. Working with Alpine means your company and your products will find exposure to these many different types of stores all over the world.
Taking an active role as an exhibitor during our Dealer Markets is an excellent way for vendors to maximize their partnership with Alpine. Our vendors find success at these very popular buying shows, with many getting 10 to 20 percent of their annual Alpine volume during these 3-day events. The shows are held twice a year –each spring and fall, and bring in buyers from massive stores across North America. This number continues to increase, as our Dealer Markets consistently break previous records set in both attendance and sales.
Most successful vendors at the shows offer special pricing on their entire product line. Alpine offers 120-day show terms to its customers, which encourages them to buy deeper and have more product on hand to sell. They're also more willing to take chances on new products if they have a little more time to sell through that products.
We can also help you take part in Alpine drop ship program, and you can display your line of products on our website. In addition, Alpine promotes items monthly in its promotional publications and can even develop full-color promotional pieces designed exclusively for your product.
Many of our customers participate in our retail services programs, such as Smart Start, new store expansion and a conversion program. These are key programs many of our vendors take advantage of, to ensure they will get their products prominent placement in our customers' stores.
