Morning Coffee Survey 2025 Name* Corporate Name (Hospital, Pharmacy, Facility..)* PPP Retail Member #* Email* Poll #1: What Matters Most When Choosing New Vendors? Profit margin Low minimum order Unique product/story Packaging & presentation Vendor reputation/responsiveness Easy reordering process Referral from other buyer(s) Other Poll #2: How far in advance do you typically place seasonal orders (e.g., for fall or holiday)? 6+ months out 3–5 months out 1–2 months out Less than 1 month out It varies by vendor Poll #3: What’s been your biggest challenge this year when sourcing products? High minimums Freight costs Inventory risk Finding something new/different Too many vendors with similar products Lack of time to review lines Poll #4: Where do you usually find new product lines? (Select all that apply) Trade shows Rep visits PPP emails or website Social media (Instagram, etc.) Other retailers Industry Publications Customer Inquiries Poll #5: Which product categories are you most interested in expanding in 2025? (Select all that apply) Candles/fragrance Gourmet/snacks Apparel & accessories Kids/baby Wellness/self-care Stationery/gift wrap Home décor Seasonal/holiday Other Poll #6: What Prevents You From Reordering a Product Line? Slow sell-through High reorder minimums Limited vendor communication Shipping delays or fulfillment issues Inconsistent product quality I rarely reorder; I rotate often Time constraints Poll #7: When working with a vendor, what kind of support makes the biggest difference for you? Clear communication & fast response Professional, high-quality imagery for marketing Easy online reordering system Flexible terms or reorder minimums Merchandising guidance or product display ideas Seasonal planning tools Poll #8: What makes it easier for you to commit to trying a new vendor or product line? Need for product or category Low opening order Net terms Free freight or intro offer Proven seller list Testimonials or case studies from other retailers Exclusive or limited lines Poll #9: How frequently do you make significant changes to your product mix? Every season 2–3 times per year Once a year Only when something underperforms Rarely—I stick to core brands/products Poll #10: As you look ahead, what’s your biggest priority? Increasing overall sales Reducing excess inventory Finding new lines to refresh the shop Managing staffing or operations Improving visual merchandising Streamlining ordering or vendor communication Comments This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.
