ABOUT US
More vendors. Better pricing. The best customer service.
Coco to the Trade is an expert team of interior design purchasing agents. We're here to make the furnishing process easier for you and more profitable for your business.
Our favorite thing in the world? Getting feedback like this:
"Coco to the Trade is efficient, knowledgeable, and attentive."
"I feel like I am the one and only client."
Kinsi Scott, procurement manager
Ali Henrie Design
With well-honed systems and a small-but-mighty team of expert purchasing agents, we ensure running your interior design business has never felt better.
To us, that means unwavering commitment to:
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SERVICE
More than just passing on trade pricing, we love supporting our designers. No matter the size of your studio or stage of your career, we delight in making your life easier and contributing to your business success.
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TRANSPARENCY
Your success is our success. If we're not the best value with a specific vendor, we'll tell you. If something goes wrong, we'll make it right.
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RELIABILITY
Sick of chasing down reps and getting crickets when filing claims? Not here.
Our dedicated team members offer consistent, reliable support - typically returning calls and emails within 24 hours. It's why so many designers trust us as their one-stop shop for furnishings procurement
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RELATIONSHIPS
From your initial call, we don't just want to know about your business - we want to know and support you.
Sure, we love consistent check-in emails and getting to tell you a product is arriving early. But we also love hosting events at High Point Market so we can gather face-to-face with you and your colleagues, crying with laughter and connecting as friends.
WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY
"Even in the batshit days of the pandemic, we heard back the same day 99% of the time."
"We love everything about the Coco team, but above all else, we love their responsiveness. It's amazing and helps our workflow so, so much.
Their level of organization is obvious every time we talk with them. They're able to pull up our claim or order immediately, which inspires tremendous confidence."
Anna Knight
Anna Knight Interiors
Meet your design studio's BIGGEST cheerleaders
Mary Gorman
Principal, procurement mentor, and your first call with Coco to the Trade
After 16 years on Wall Street, then running her own interiors showroom, Mary discovered her sweet spot was purchasing and procurement. It's the perfect fusion of her financial savvy and genuine love of supporting other designers.
She says, "People are a little surprised to discover their first contact with our team is with the owner, but I truly enjoy those calls. A good majority of them are newer designers and they so appreciate my mentorship and education about the procurement side of business. It's very rewarding."
If you happen to catch her away from her phone or laptop, you'll likely find Mary at the beach or unwinding after a long day with a little mindless TV.
Mary's favorite part of the job? Her calls with new and prospective clients. She also loves that she gets to work with two of her daughters, Marisa and Callie, and her niece, Christina, each day.
LORI RAMUNDO
Claims specialist, proud champion of the underdog, and your #1 advocate
MARISA HOYLE
Project Manager, numbers gal, and Coco's inbox wrangler
SARA WALDRON-PETERSEN
Logistics Specialist, vendor liaison, and your tracking sheet whiz
CHRISTINA VAN VOORHIS
Admin, accounting, and triple-checker of every single order detail
CALLIE CAMPANIS
Business growth strategist, social media expert, and the face behind the Coco Facebook group
"Before, we spent too much time chasing down a chain of people to get damage claims solved."
"Coco's diligence, thoroughness, and sense of justice makes our job a whole lot more stress free.
Their team is genuine and shares our same goals of fairness and making our clients happy. When we received a damaged high end bed, they worked as our extended team to fight for a fix. Their push for correction ultimately came through, saving us thousands of dollars. Had we tried to fight the claim on our own, it would have taken a lot longer and it would not have been as smooth.
Lauren Evans
Lauren Evans Interiors
