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Old 04-17-2009, 11:32 PM   #1 (permalink)
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I was looking into possibly starting a supplement and vitamin store. I was wondering if anyone could help me with finding distributors. I would like to be able to supply all of the same products and brands as GNC. Can anyone help me with distributors. thanks
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Do you have the money to invest to compete with the likes of GNC, Vitamin Shoppe, CVS, Walgreens, WalMart, etc? Not only to those huge companies have access to many ditributors (both big and small), they also have money to put into massive marketing campaigns and sponsorship.

Wherever you are planning to open your shoppe, is there any competetion around?
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Old 04-18-2009, 06:10 PM   #3 (permalink)
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i have the money needed to invest in start up and to cover the expected expenses for up to six months. The location of the business is pretty nice. There is no competition for 45 miles. It is located in a city of roughly 20,000 people. I am looking to find distributors so I can start pricing my start up inventory and determine my profit margins. The only distributor I can find is DPS Nutrition. Is there any better distributors that people could possibly recommend me to. thanks
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Old 04-21-2009, 08:04 AM   #4 (permalink)
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I have the exact same game plan, I dont however have the cash to get started yet!

Please keep us (me) informed of how you get on, as I am keenly interested in keeping in touch with your progress!

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Old 04-22-2009, 07:26 PM   #5 (permalink)
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www.europasports.com

www.lonestardistribution.com
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this is a great start thanks a lot gfactor. does anyone else have any distributors that they can recommend me to. Also does anyone have any information on the type of profit margin that a supplement store could operate at using these online distributors.
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Old 04-29-2009, 11:32 PM   #7 (permalink)
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I used both of those distributors for my fitness center.

Europa Sports is GREAT! Awesome prices. Ask for Kyle. He took great care of me over the years.

I used Lonestar to supply my City Blends Smoothie Bar.
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Old 04-30-2009, 03:09 PM   #8 (permalink)
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www.jarrow.com

www.metagenics.com - you are required to be licensed

These two are are the top two that I have tested (lab tested for quality).
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Old 05-15-2009, 02:44 PM   #9 (permalink)
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what about uk distributors, anybody?
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