Gourmet Catalog Buying Group, the leading and original buying group in the housewares industry, announced the winners of their First Annual Best Vendor Awards at their store and vendor member meetings held during the International Housewares Show in March. Harold Import Company won for Best Vendor Overall for garnering the top spot in the most categories.

Store members began their voting process for the Best Vendor Awards during Gourmet Catalog's Start the Year member meeting held during the January International Gift & Home Accessories Show in Dallas. Voting concluded on February 15.

The winners for each category are as follows:

Best Shipping: Harold Import Best In-Stock: Harold Import Best In-Store Signage: Viking Best In-Store Fixtures: Le Creuset Best Customer Service: Harold Import Most Innovative Products in 2007: Chef'N Most Creative Gourmet Catalog Program: Le Creuset
Since 1981, Gourmet Catalog has been the leading and original buying group in the housewares industry. Store membership has grown exponentially to over 210 retail locations nationwide. Gourmet Catalog negotiates merchandise discounts with over 150 vendors, freight allowances, special dating and offers two catalogs annually. For 27 years, Gourmet Catalog programs and partnerships have increased store traffic, cash flow and profits for its members.