Dear Hobby Store Owner,
Thank you for expressing your interest in Panini trading cards. Please complete the following
application, attach the necessary items and submit to the address provided.
Upon approval of your application, we will place you on our direct mailing/emailing list. Sales
materials, order forms, and when applicable, promotional cards will be sent to notify you that a
Panini product is releasing. All orders are subject to allocation. Orders are full case orders only, no
box orders. Currently, we are only accepting orders via our B2B website. Credit Cards will be the
only method of payment allowed. Upon approval of application, we will need to acquire credit card
information on any and all cards you choose to use for payment. Payment is required at the time
your order is place. Your credit cards will not be charged until the product is shipped.
PANINI RESERVES THE RIGHT TO TERMINATE ORDERING PRIVILEGES OF ANY DIRECT ACCOUNT
WITHOUT WARNING FOR VIOLATIONS OF THE DIRECT DEALERSHIP POLICY.
Policy & Guidelines:
Wholesale MAPP pricing effective for 30 days
All authorized Panini Stores will be required to maintain Panini’s national release date
calendar
All authorized Panini Store internet retailers may not sell below direct MAPP wholesale
price for 30 days after release
Authorized Panini Store internet retailers must maintain a price 20% above direct cost for
21-days after product release date. The same holds true for any pre-sells.
Any authorized store/internet retailer found selling below the stated price will be
immediately unauthorized.
Authorized Panini Stores may post on B2B in accordance with MAPP guidelines
No US-Canada cross-border selling for 180 days
**YOU MUST HAVE A STORE FRONT TO BE A DIRECT ACCOUNT**
Must have an established Brick & Mortar store for a minimum of 12 months.
70% of business is done via in store traffic.
Open for business a minimum of 40 hours per week.
*In addition to meeting these criteria, all retailers must submit the following documents.
A minimum of four pictures of retail storefront. Pictures must clearly show the following:
- Outside signage including front door and windows matching the name and address of
the store on the account application and building marquee
- Indoor retail space showing the most current Panini products on the shelves and other
items you stock
A copy of you most current utility bill showing your location
A copy of your sales tax permit
A copy of your state business license (if applicable)
* Primary Panini Authorized Distributor(s): _______________________________________
* Number of years in business as store owner: _____________________________________
* Social Media Platform Handles/Usernames (if applicable):
Facebook _______________________
Twitter_________________________
Instagram_______________________
Company Website URL: __________________________________
* List the percentage of Panini products you sell in your store by category:
_____ Football
_____ Baseball
_____ Basketball
_____ Collegiate
_____ Soccer
_____ Racing
_____ Entertainment (Non-Sport)
* Do you break product for reselling singles on the internet? If yes, what percentage of your annual
revenue is generated from these sales? ____________________________________
Please complete the following in full:
Contact Name: _________________________________________________________________
Business Name: ________________________________________________________________
Mailing Address: ________________________________________________________________
City: _________________________ State: __________________ Zip: _________
Email: _________________________________________
Phone: _________________________________________
Ship-to Address: (if different from above)
Business Name: ________________________________________________________
Address: ______________________________________________________________
City: _________________________ State: __________________ Zip: _________
* Applications may be emailed to directs@paniniamerica.net. If submitting by email, all required
photos and other documentations must be included as an attachment at the time the application is
submitted.
*If you choose to submit this form by mail, please send to the below address:
Panini America, Inc.
Sales New Direct Account
5325 FAA Boulevard, Suite 100
Irving, Texas 75061
We sincerely appreciate your support,
Courtney Heady
Direct Sales Account Executive