One brand per category
Curated for specialty retail
Innovative products by passionate makers
Fine art & writing supplies your customers can't find everywhere, from makers who care deeply about high quality materials. We bring them to the 100+ specialty retailers we've served for over 50 years.
How we choose brands
- Family or founder-run makers
- Artists come first
- High-quality materials
- Entrepreneurial spirit
- Respect for the retail channel
How we serve retailers
- Domestic stock, no import paperwork
- Net 30 terms for approved accounts
- Easy order minimums
- Pricing that protects your margin
- Sales & marketing by
Our commitment to price integrity
Retail channel expertise, backed with inventory
We stock your line, and then we build it. With one per category, your brand gets our full focus, sales and marketing expertise, and energy, with no competing line in our portfolio.
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Meet & Partner
Meet, discuss & sign our working agreement
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Collaborate
Set the U.S. retail program together: pricing, assortment, merchandising, promotions
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Forecast & Purchase
Plan inventory around retailers' seasons, buy and hold it in U.S. stock, and ship orders complete and on time
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Sales
Recommend the right assortment for each retailer, using decades of experience and sales data
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Marketing
Email campaigns and in-store merchandising (see below)
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Service
Keep retailers in stock, and support them with staff training, in-store events and education
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Meet & Partner
We meet, discuss your business and see if we align
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Collaborate
Set the U.S. program together: pricing, assortment, merchandising
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03
Forecast & purchase
Plan inventory around retailers' seasons, buy and hold it in U.S. stock, and ship orders complete and on time
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Sales
Recommend the right assortment for each store, using decades of experience and sales data, and place the line with retailers we know
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Marketing
Email campaigns and in-store merchandising (see below)
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Service
Keep retailers in stock, and support them with staff training, in-store events and education
Since 1970, our family has worked with specialty retailers across the country. We know what sells on their shelves and how to win placements. Our roots are as brand builders, and that’s why we commit category exclusivity to our partners.
Campaigns that drive demand
Our digital platforms empower us to execute fully integrated marketing campaigns: connecting email, social and in-store merchandising to give our sales team and retailers best-in-class tools.
A family business in its third generation
Explore our full sales-and-marketing offering, retail partners, and legacy suppliers
Visit SAMPRO.com →“In an industry where trust is essential, the Sampro team has consistently earned both my trust and respect.”
Senior Buyer, Binders Art Supplies & Frame
“Our partnership has continued for well over thirty years because the relationship goes beyond simple commerce.”
President, Sam Flax Orlando
“‘Above & Beyond’ doesn’t begin to describe the service we receive from the Sampro team.”
Owner, Hull’s Art Supply & Framing
We'd love to hear from you.
Retailers: what are your customers asking you for?
Brands: where would you like your line to be in the U.S. market?
Abe Hammer, President · abe@hammerfamilycollections.com
Thank you.
We'll be in touch within one business day.