Grassroots Outdoor Alliance has long provided the country’s top outdoor retailers relationships with manufacturers and business services.  The group takes pride in working with industry partners who share the vision and ideals of the group.  Grassroots recently has developed an entire set of relationships to bring added value to the group and members. Listed below is the full suite of Business Services that we provide to our retailer members.

Blacks Retail Analysis - Inventory Planning and Analysis

Blacks provides professional retail services and information for the luxury apparel and fine jewelry markets. Our industry analysts draw on over 30 years of experience to help clients increase margins, manage change and keep on the cutting edge of market trends. Our services include business plan development, management consulting, market research, trend forecasting and technology implementation.

Knowledge is power. That’s why we also provide our clients with up-to-the-minute industry news through our analyst blogs and email newsletters. We use information, technology and experience to help our clients increase profitability and better manage their business. At Blacks we aren’t just fashion forward, we are retail forward.

For more about Blacks Retail Analysis http://www.blacksretailanalysis.com

Quote: “Over the years Blacks has probably saved/made us hundreds of thousands of dollars and put us in a dominant position against our competition.” Grassroots Member

Chase Paymentech- Credit Card Processing

Since 1985, we’ve made it our business to lead the way in payment processing. We process payments for merchants in both brick-and-mortar and cyber storefronts throughout the U.S. and Canada with more than $719 billion in transactions annually (2007). It’s why more than half of all Internet retailers and service providers rely on us to handle their payments. But that’s just the beginning. There’s more to us than our state-of-the-art systems, our premier point-of-sale transaction processing and our direct Internet gateway. We can help your business thrive by giving you more ways to succeed now and in the future.

For more information about Chase Paymentech http://www.chasepaymentech.com

Horizon Agency, Inc.- Retail and Event Insurance

 

Established in 1974, Horizon Agency, Inc. is a leading, industry-respected provider of commercial business insurance, personal insurance, life, health, and employee benefits insurance, surety bonds, investments, and specialty insurance programs. The group is in the top 10% of agencies nationwide by premium volume, differentiates itself from the rest of the pack by offering our clients access to roughly 50 different insurance companies. The average insurance agency generally has access to only three to five insurance companies. This give Horizon Agency a tremendous advantage when seeking out the best possible insurance program for our clients…seeking the best coverage at a price that is fair to both insurer and client.

For more about Horizon Insurance http://www.horizonagency.com

Leisure Trends Group- Sales Data Analysis & Reporting

 

Leisure Trends Group is the leader for market research in sports, recreation and leisure time as well as a leader in customer relations management and loyalty building. This includes Point-of-Sale information and consumer research that encompasses all American households as well as its unique Most Active Americans Panel™. LTG delivers need to know information such as size of market, category and class trends, brand share, model and style best seller information, pricing information, and inventory data in easy to access and manage data cubes.

For more information about Leisure Trends Group- http://www.leisuretrends.com

The Mann Group- Sales and Retail Training

 

Founded in 2003 and growing rapidly, TMG is often thought of as a firm that “gets” retail. Being retailers at heart, we see the huge challenges that face retailers today- especially in today’s shifting consumer landscape. Due to that perspective, we passionately focus on opportunities for retailers to survive…and thrive…using proven business methods with a fast return on investment. Lead by a group of seasoned retailers, with complementary MBA experience, TMG knows the art of selling, and selling well. Retail - it’s what we do.

For more about The Mann Group http://www.manngroup.net

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