April 2011: 1000+ Stain Remover has been integrated into Roma Company merchandising displays
Monthly Archive: April 2011
Apr 26
Design Update: 2011 Counter Display Kit
New display stand surface material and fabrication process will let us put out approximately double the quantity of counter displays for the same cost. Prototype arrived today. The “1000+ marketing elements” are being introduced to the next production run of marketing assets. This is the kit that will be deployed in participating Do-it-Best stores as the listing is …
Apr 26
New Account: WC 1000+ Stain Remover Coming to Alberta’s Totem Building Supplies, Division of RONA Inc
Just in: WC 1000+ Stain Remover is coming to Alberta’s Totem builidng supplies http://www.totem.ca/. Totem is a business unit of RONA Inc – Canada’s largest home improvement retailer http://www.rona.ca/content/home
Apr 26
EuroUpdate: More Enquiries
As a result of the launch of 1000+ Stain Remover in Serbia 2 weeks ago, already an enquiry for distribution in a neighbouring country, Croatia. Whether or not each and every one of such developments leads to something is not the point – the pattern of growing interest is what matters. With a sufficient number and quality of …
Apr 23
Interesting Article
A growing number of business commentators agree that the public is more willing than ever to depart from standard national brands. The gist of the following article is that scrappy upstart brands can and do make it when they have the right attitude – as we do. http://www.business2community.com/branding/even-the-biggest-brands-need-tlc-to-avoid-going-mia-025447
Apr 21
Chartpoppers Interview
The interview took place yesterday as scheduled. I have been informed that it will appear on their site on Tuesday April 26th. Every interviewer has their own approach, thus our shareholders may benefit from the addition of Chartpoppers to the recent series of interviews by Shareholder Development Group. The Chartpoppers interview was initiated by that …
Apr 21
EuroUpdate
Photo Credit: Dimitar Dilkoff/AFP/Getty Images – BusinessWeek – Pedestrian zone in the center of the Serbian capital Belgrade Enthusiastic update from Roma Company today regarding the last week’s trade show in Belgrade. Photos coming tomorrow or the weekend. The following paraphrased extract from communication at the scene sets the tone …We had a lot of …
Apr 20
Introducing Diane Talbot
Deberah Ruddy has been organizing recruitment of Winning Brands’ first Retail Demonstration Team. Lorne Kelly and Fred Lee are providing training. We are forming a core group of highly personable individuals who must first satisfy themselves and us that WC 1000+ Stain Remover is terrific to share. Successful candidates are then assigned regions and provided …
Apr 20
Interview Request: Chartpoppers.com
Received request, and have granted, an interview for this afternoon starting at 2pm with Chartpoppers.com After it has been posted by that organization, details will be provided here.
Apr 18
Update: 1000+ Stain Remover in Europe
Roma Company has added 1000+ to front page of website. The product picture on the website is a live link, providing a copy of the first 1000+ Stain Remover European brochure. www.roma.rs
Apr 18
Shareholder Question: Follow-up to Duane Reade
QUESTION Is there still going to be a sample distribution ANSWER The most recent launch planning now includes, for the first time, permission to demonstrate in the stores as well. This is the most desirable of course because the consumer is in the environment with the product, and the store employees gain first-hand familiarity. The …
Apr 15
Shareholder Question: Duane Reade
QUESTION Could you mention what the status of the launch is? ANSWER We had put forward a proposal to Duane Reade for a new marketing concept relating to the launch of 1000+ Stain Remover, one which is specially related to the drug store category. This discussion was taking place while we were waiting for the shelf …
Apr 14
Fred Lee – Double Barel Action
Fred Lee, who is known to our readers as the point person for in-store servicing with one of our key accounts does not stop at single successes – he likes double barrel action. Now that he has installed over 50 of our rolling display racks in this retailer, on his first round of visits, he …
Apr 14
Shareholder Question: Walmart Canada
QUESTION (Paraphrased) When will the 1000+ Stain Remover roll-out be? Will Walmart Canada have the new label? ANSWER We are going through final “tweaks” of the labels as fast as possible, while still being thorough and including buyer input. For the purpose of the relaunch planning at Walmart Canada, the proposed final version of the …
Apr 12
Shareholder Question: Uplisting or Enhanced Reporting Status
QUESTION What is the company’s position on getting off the pink sheets/otc and moving to a larger stock market? ANSWER As the company’s business operations improve and justify the participation of increasingly senior figures in the investment sector, so too our options will be re-examined. I would like to replace Regulation D, Rule 504 financing …
Apr 12
Thank you Do it Best!
Do it Best will be bringing 1000+ Stain Remover into their distribution system. With the slogan “World’s Largest Hardware Store”, Do it Best is a member owned cooperative that serves approximately 4,000 stores, in 50 countries. We have been keen to supply Do it Best for several years because several of their members were very happy …
Apr 11
Increase in Readership: WNBD CEO Weblog
According to Google Analytics: March 1 – March 31, 2011, 6,981 visits from 1,061 unique visitors to this WNBD shareholder information resource.
Apr 10
U.S. Government Update: G.S.A. Application Completed
(Update to Post of Jan 23, 2011) Winning Brands has filed its formal application, as the first step to do business with the General Services Administration. The application process involves a great deal of preparation and pre-qualifiying criteria. We thank GSA personnel for their assistance to date, and in particular thank the leadership of Sherry and Martin Doherty, who …
Apr 02
Shareholder Question: NA Update
QUESTION “Anything to update on the staus of the National Account. Your blog said, that there decision could take 2 or 3 more weeks, today marks the end of 3 weeks. Would appreciate an update even if just to know you havnt heard anything yet.” ANSWER Of the three principal targeted accounts, one confirmed 10 …
Apr 01
Passed Municipal Field Test Today!
Municipal workers are reporting success in field testing of Winning Colours 1000+ Stain Remover on the applications which Winning Brands has been targeting. The photos below, taken today, document the process, organized by Winning Brands Product Training Director, Lorne Kelly. The road signs application is important to Winning Brands because the signs are standardized throughout North …