United Buyers Group® (UBG®) is dedicated to the fireplace and Outdoor Living industry. We unite a network of more than 380 Specialty Fireplace & Outdoor Living Stores as well as Chimney Professionals across the United States and Canada. Formed in 2000, UBG® has grown to become the largest group of its kind representing independent businesses specializing in the fireplace, BBQ, and outdoor living industry.
United Buyers Group® is aligned with many of the best manufacturers and service providers in the industry. We regard our partnerships with suppliers as key to the overall success of our group and our members; consequently, we also strive to help our supplier partners grow their respective market shares.
Our strength in our coverage of North America’s rural and urban markets gives our vendors the ability to have their products professionally represented and installed for homeowners in both Canada and the United States.
The combined volume of purchases we generate enables our members to enjoy added exclusive benefits and provides our supplier partners the support of the largest group of quality independent retailers in North America.
Our Members
United Buyers Group® Members are the Premier Specialty Stores servicing the fireplace and outdoor living industry. They offer the best selection of fireplaces, inserts, stoves, BBQ grills, patio furniture and related accessories found throughout Canada and the United States. UBG® accepts membership applications from professional business owners who not only have showrooms but also have years of experience and a strong reputation in their local market place. Each of our members is dedicated to using their knowledge, experience and expertise to ensure the homeowner’s satisfaction throughout the entire process, from selecting the proper hearth or grill appliance to its installation and service.
Our Core Values
We Listen, We Care, We Connect, We Deliver, We Lead.
Our Mission
UBG® strives to unite specialty fireplace & outdoor living dealers to increase their profitability, secure unique protected product lines, and be part of a group of passionate dealers who care about each other and the industry. UBG® strives also to be the best conduit for select supplier partners to connect with the best dealer network in North America to help them penetrate the market with their product, increasing market share and profitability.
UBG® aims to elevate both members and supplier partners with relationships that are always built on honesty, mutual trust, and respect. Combining this with high quality products, we believe that the sales will follow. Facilitating the triangular relationship between supplier partners, members, and UBG® creates a synergy where all three entities will prosper much more than they could do individually.
Our Vision
To unite a network of independent business people, elevating one another to achieve everyone’s full potential.
Hearth & Home Article About United Buyers Group® , as written back in 2018.
Put together a group of dealers who want to be more competitive and more profitable in their markets, and you have a buying group – make that 320 stores throughout North America. Now add in almost dozens of top fireplace, grill and patio furniture manufacturers, and service providers, and you have the United Buyers Group® (UBG®).