The financial statements for the period ending December 31, 2010 have been filed, on time, with OTC Markets. I have tested accessibility of the filing by downloading the PDF for viewing from the Pink Sheets website. It will take longer to download on some computers than others, and depending upon how many others are downloading simultaneously. It opened for me …
Monthly Archive: March 2011
Mar 30
Roma Website Announces 1000+ Stain Remover in Product Line-up
Roma Company has added 1000+ Stain Remover to its website, by way of announcement: http://www.roma.rs/Delatnosti/Vesti/Uskori-u-Roma-Company—1000–Stain-Remover-.aspx
Mar 30
European Shipment Enroute, 1st European Brochure
For the purpose of the launch of 1000+ Stain Remover in Serbia and Montenegro, the attached brochure is being used. The item is a three fold piece, in the form of a flyer that opens up. The brochure on this weblog can be clicked twice for high resolution. The first shipment of goods to be displayed at our distributor’s …
Mar 29
Interview Update
The second in the series of detailed interviews will take place tomorrow, instead of today, because of a technical glitch with the recording equipment. There was a lightning strike near the sound system that is used to record the interviews. This caused damage and is being repaired presently. Shareholder Development Group was doing its best to get …
Mar 24
Shareholder Question: Walmart Canada
QUESTION I know this is the third time i’ve asked but, has there been anymore progress made with walmart canada, would really like an update on this as i feel this led to the downward sprial, would like to see this lead the way for our turn around. ANSWER I stand by my comment …
Mar 23
OTCVoice.com
Within hours of posting yesterday, the first interview was downloaded 466 times. http://www.otcvoice.com/ceo/featured-interview-winning-brands-corp-ceo-eric-lehner/
Mar 22
Google Search Results Rising
In Canada, now for the first time ever, Google.ca is delivering Winning Colours Stain Remover as the top earned search result of a brand of stain remover, with the generic search term “stain remover”. The only other higher sites are reference sites, not brands. This search result, confirmed today, appears below. Results will vary between enquiring computers …
Mar 20
Shareholder Question: Investor Awareness
QUESTION You are already aware that you have many upset shareholders due to the PPS decline. I wouldn’t say that i’m upset, but more so ”surprised”. I want to know if you are willing to fire up the engines for a legit investor awareness campaign if or when you receive positive news of an NA? Maybe even combine …
Mar 20
Shareholder Question: Advertising
QUESTION: I am wondering if you could provide some information on the types of advertising plans you have if a National Account is received. Many shareholders/posters have claimed that Winning Colours Product simply sits on certain stores shelves with no product turnover for weeks. Although I can not confirm what they say is true or not, I …
Mar 19
Shareholder Question: Duane Reade
QUESTION “It appears that since only in 100 Duane Reade that focus is concentrated only in Manhattan for starters. Is that correct?” ANSWER There is considerable variation between the individual Duane Reade store locations, as to size, layout, state of renovation to the new format, signage, etc. The initial focus is on stores where the …
Mar 19
Shareholder Question: Product Name and Filing
QUESTION “This is a two part ? one, Has there been any thought of changing the name in English speaking countries too 1000+.The name Winningcolours dosn’t do a good job quickly telling the story,it sounds more like a horse in the Kentucky Derby.unless we get Charlie Sheen and his winning rant http://www.pressofatlanticcity.com/news/press/atlantic_city/charlie-sheen-to-bring-his-winning-tour-to-atlantic-city/article_674875f8-50f0-11e0-a82c-001cc4c03286.html as spokesperson,.1000+ stain …
Mar 18
Shareholder questions can be directed to the company
It happens occasionally that a discussion board poster will claim on a discussion board to have sent questions to the company and not received an answer. In some of these cases,the poster has actually not sent such questions directly to the company, but is only claiming to, or has expected somebody else to do so …
Mar 16
Shareholder Question: Current Situation
QUESTION With all of the great news and developments in recent months, why is the stock so grossly under-performing? Is it all the dilution from the 504′s? I’ve had this stock (1.1 mil shares) for almost 3 years now and I’m down about 80%. In your opinion what has to happen to get back up over a …
Mar 15
Shareholder Question: Opening Order
QUESTION (Paraphrased) I’m not sure if you can blog about this but how much would an opening order be for a major retailer and how would you pay for production? Isn’t that a problem? ANSWER This was the first question that we asked ourselves before even approaching the large retailers. There is no point pursuing a sales …
Mar 13
Let’s not forget our existing friends…
As our existing partner in New York was open today, Sunday, customer service site visitation was possible. Here, at the Janovic Paint & Decorating Center at 6th Avenue and Spring Street, a review was made of the ordering procedures, status of merchandising materials, shelf arrangements and other similar practical matters. The Janovic representative, Danny, is a …
Mar 13
In New York
I am in New York for planning meeting with Duane Reade tomorrow (Monday). Duane Reade stores are so numerous that it is almost impossible to be a normal New Yorker without being in one from time to time! I don’t believe that there is any equivalent saturation of any banner, in any category, in an …
Mar 11
Shareholder Question: Duane Reade
QUESTION Is it true that Winning Brands failed to do something in the Duane Reade delivery? An iHub poster put this on the board “Well it appears Eric the Great forgot to tell them to order Product I guess. LOL. My understanding he was too busy blogging and they did not have product placement in …
Mar 11
Courtesy Call with a National Account
In a courtesy call today with one of the three national accounts considering Winning Colours Stain Remover, the decision maker apologized for not having delivered the decision yet, given the fact that 30 days had elapsed, and asked for our understanding that it might take 2-3 more weeks. No concerns were expressed by either party …
Mar 10
Winning Brands Weblog adds German Service for Frankfurt Investors
We are carrying out beta-testing of the German language service of the Winning Brands CEO Weblog for Shareholders. Winning Brands stock trades in Europe as WMU.F. There are already German language shareholders, however their opportunity to follow developments is of course hampered by perusing our material as a second language. The new German service will provide the …
Mar 10
Representation in South East Europe
We have received confirmation from a respected distributor of paint sundries in Belgrade, Serbia that as a result of trying Winning Colours (known as 1000+ Stain Remover in non-English international markets) and researching the opportunity that they would like to begin importing the product for Serbia and Montenegro. Their website is: http://www.roma.rs The plan by ROMA is to begin by introducing …
Mar 09
Shareholder Question: Investor Awareness
QUESTION What’s going on? Why isn’t IR in overdrive already? ANSWER A decision was made only days ago to work with Shareholder Development Group. As their name suggests, the development of shareholders is the goal – reaching out on the basis of a logical, long term and legal approach. It’s easy to just start guns …
Mar 08
Shareholder Question: Performance of Displays
QUESTION: You talk about the displays. Can you comment on the performance of the racks AFTER they are installed? Do sales STAY better than before they went in? ANSWER: For readers who would like further background to this question, the archive entry of October 12, 2010 provides the context. For regular readers, the most current numbers …
Mar 08
Modified Post: Type of Location for Duane Reade Sampling – Winning Colours in New York
This photo shows the intersection of Broadway and 14th Street in Manhattan – a good example of the type of first location for the distribution of sample pouches of Winning Colours Stain Remover to New Yorkers with Duane Reade. This was scheduled for next week, however in a late breaking development, minutes ago, we have been asked …
Mar 04
100% – A Very Nice Number
In the Home Improvement category, we have a store test underway with one major banner in three stores. A score card is produced monthly by the retailer that rates accuracy and timeliness of inventory replenishment performance across a range of measured specifications. The February 2011 report was received today. The three product turns and replenishment in 2011 …
Mar 03
Investor Awareness
Our existing shareholders include “traders” and “long term holders”. By “traders”, I mean investors who adopt a day-to-day perspective and decide whether to buy, hold or sell based on the current circumstances. This activity is characterized by active attention to daily developments, and taking small gains where possible to diminish the downside risk. By “long term …
Mar 01
Welcome, Deberah!
Deberah Ruddy has been with the company for several years in administration on the production side, however with increasing efficiency in contract manufacturing it has become possible to bring Deberah over to Retailer Support operations, in the field. Deberah has always enjoyed customer contact, and now finally can get “out there” into the field, …
Mar 01
Shareholder Question: National Account
QUESTION Paraphrase: Status of a National Account discussion from approximately a month ago? ANSWER There are two aspects to the relationship; on-line listing with their .com operations and on-shelf. It is my understanding that we have been now been approved for the .com and have not been notified of the shelf status yet because the …