Dec 31
QUESTION “…it might be interesting to know your thoughts about having a satellite office/presence in the US to cater to the growing US based clients for WNBD. Not saying that a Canada address is detrimental to the progress but an address in the US might go long ways in strengthening relationships and putting a local …
Dec 30
We appreciate the interest and willingness of a growing number of hotels in our California sector launch to begin using Winning Brands products. We thank the Comfort Inn, Palm Springs, for joining other hotels who find the combination of our laundry, hard surface and stain removing solutions to be a winning combination for performance, …
Dec 29
QUESTION Hope all is well. I was curious about something I have noticed somewhat organic growth this year but it has not translated to a pps increase. I was wondering if there has ever been a thought about perhaps a merger with another company to perhaps give us the cash necessary to put forth marketing …
Dec 28
QUESTION From what I can gather it appears that you are anticipating a modest gain in sales this year as compared to last year. But it also seems like we are in quite a few more stores this year – Walmart Canada, Do-it-Best, overseas markets, etc… – than last year. Can you give us any …
Dec 28
We have received permission for the first time to conduct in-store demonstration of 1000+ Stain Remover in the grocery store environment. Our partner for this purpose will be the Spartan Group, with a number of banners, such as Family Fare. Details are being worked out now as to the specific location and date for a …
Dec 26
Our distributor in Serbia created a video voice-over in Serbian. It represents our first European language video description of the product. The description (which is refers to WC becoming 1000+) is now on the distributor website http://www.roma.rs/Proizvodi/Specijalni-proizvodi/90084.aspx In due course a Made in Serbia video will be created with European visuals.
Dec 25
QUESTION It appears to me that 1000+ is getting very close to being available at sufficient locations to warrant a major awareness campaign,any chance that 2012 will be the year? Hope everyone at Winning Brands has a merry Christmas and a great new year! ANSWER “Awareness campaign” can be taken two ways, “investor awareness” or …
Dec 23
1000+ has been delivered and is now available on the island of Aruba, in the Caribbean. We welcome the island’s “General Store” to the growing family of retailers internationally. Following are interesting links, for those who have not yet had the pleasure of visiting Aruba. http://www.generalstore.aw/content/home/default1.asp http://aruba-daily.com/newspaper/?p=2752 http://www.aruba.com/ExploreAruba/Multimedia_Gallery.aspx
Dec 23
We thank the good people at http://www.thestockradio.com/ for their initiative in reaching out to Winning Brands for an update discussion. Text is one way of communicating, but live conversation has an important role too. The live link above will take you to the home page.
Dec 23
Inspecting the 1000+ display in two stores tonight revealed an encouraging fact. Despite appearing in store flyers for occasional specials, the MSRP of $9-$10 per bottle is still a realistic price point in big box retailers. This photo, taken tonight, shows that in this instance $9.97 was being honoured, and being recognized as good value by …
Dec 20
QUESTION Since we are on that topic, would you mind providing an update to the community on where we are with un-blocking WNBD from being traded with the big platforms. ANSWER I will admit to frustration in obtaining follow-through on actions that were said to be forthcoming from counterparts on the other side of the …
Dec 20
According to a Google Analytics Overview, the following points of interest regarding this site of shareholder updates, since November 15, 2010, have emerged. During a typical month, approximately 1,200 unique visitors visit the site, more than once. Of these, a core group of 200-400 visitors are the most regular. Present Typical Range of Daily Visits: 200 …
Dec 20
In our Links section, on the right hand side of this weblog, we will be adding links to the online trading platforms that our shareholders find most satisfactory in handling their WNBD matters, such as eTrade and Fidelity, for example. Your opinion on this point is important. Please do let us know, simply by sending …
Dec 20
QUESTION I was wondering if you could clarify more on the Los Angeles County blog. Are they buying product from us now or is it like the GSA were we can just bid on contracts? ANSWER Some time ago, CLEAN1 had been supplied as a sample for trial use in a power plant in Los Angeles County. …
Dec 19
Enquiries have now started to come in from http://www.thehardwareindustry.com/ The first one of the batch was from a True Value store in Missouri. Had it not been for this program, we would not have had a natural connection to this store in a banner that interests us. Now, with this program, the stores are contacting …
Dec 17
Since receiving our Welcome Letter from the GSA on November 2nd, discussions have been ongoing with candidate agencies. We have been learning more about each other to determine the best starting place. Our first activation is underway. The U.S. Navy Exchange Service Command (Live Link): https://www.mynavyexchange.com/site_map/site-map.html will be introducing our lead product, 1000+ Stain Remover, into some elements of the NEXCOM system, for …
Dec 16
Featured several times in National Geographic, the TV series “Survivor” and enjoyed by divers/snorkelers from around the world, this tiny South Pacific nation now carries the World’s Most Versatile Stain Remover, 1000+ : http://www.surangel.com/storehome On a planet that has moved beyond the cliche of “a global village”, to actually become it, 1000+ Stain Remover has a legitimate chance to …
Dec 16
A very nice Benjamin Moore outlet in Little Falls, New Jersey has joined the retailer network of 1000+ Stain Remover. The reason? Their customer, a professional contractor, told them how great it was and that he wanted to buy 1000+ Stain Remover at their store. After checking out 1000+ for themselves - they agree; it should be available here. …
Dec 16
We are pleased to have been successfully registered as an approved vendor for the County of Los Angeles yesterday.
Dec 15
A number of shareholders have sent their best wishes for the season and other supportive messages. We know your busy in New York this week, but I wanted to wish you good luck over there… I have the honour of receiving many expressions of goodwill from our shareholder family. Thank you, truly, for your steady …
Dec 15
Discussions with each Winning Brands NYC Store Ambassador includes a review of their experiences with shoppers in this setting. Are shoppers interested, and if so, in what features and benefits of 1000+ particularly? How is the price point? To which product would 1000+ be compared here? The journey of developing a brand is informed by such findings …
Dec 13
Began evaluating the performance of our in-store hospitality operations and shelf position of 1000+ Stain Remover, at Duane Reade outlets in NYC today. The location above shows how well New York’s pre-eminent drug store chain has found location niches. Winning Brands Store Ambassadors started this weekend and are continuing to Friday. Our early week audit is best …
Dec 13
Quick note enroute to New York to evaluate the execution of the Brand Ambassador program, whereby courtesy representatives in select Duane Reade stores will be providing 4-hour in-store hospitality with 1000+ Stain Remover in dozens of locations this week to interact with shoppers, present the product, gauge interest, form suggestions back for us, etc. In the development …
Dec 11
QUESTION Note: A number of shareholders have asked about the hotel initiative. Most questions ask for clarification as to how that would work (because it is so different than hardware stores as a distribution channel) and what it would mean to Winning Brands. ANSWER We have been interested in hotels for a long time, and in fact …
Dec 09
A well-known building supply outlet in Victoria, British Columbia, Lumberworld, affiliated with ACE Hardware, has been shipped their opening inventory. We welcome Lumberworld to the community of retailers for 1000+ Stain Remover. The banner design below will be displayed outside their store. http://www.lumberworld.net/ace/
Dec 09
QUESTION Can you tell us something about the progress in Germany / Europe besides the Serbian Connection? ANSWER Our launch plans for Europe had been affected by these key preparation factors: A) Gaining authentic confidence that our product compares favourably to others that are available in Europe; B) Ensuring that our formulation can remain compliant not …
Dec 08
QUESTION “I check out the investors blog often. Thank you for continual updates. Can you add to your weekend or even monthly blogging something on revenue? Is it increasing, staying the same, reducing?…Cordially.” ANSWER It’s premature to provide specific numbers because the QTR is still not finished, year-end reconciliation has not been carried out, …
Dec 07
QUESTION I was perusing over forms filed by WNBD and I looked at a D/A form which said a minimum investment from an outside investor must be over $5,000. I am curious what happens if we make this investment to you? Do we receive preferred stock? Or is it a debt deal? If it is …
Dec 06
First shipment of 1000+ Stain Remover is now en-route to this South Pacific retailer
Dec 05
QUESTION Whats going on at Walmart in Canada? Thanks for your time. ANSWER After a pause of one year, Walmart resumed ordering our lead product, 1000+ Stain Remover. Reach was expanded to all Walmart stores in Canada. Delivery of opening inventory was made to Walmart distribution centres by our distributor in Q3. 1000+ Stain Remover started to appear on …
Dec 05
Here are additional locations at which our Canadian shareholders can find 1000+ Stain Remover, as a result of recent work with Karrys distribution. Deliveries are underway now. Store: Street Address: City: HAROLD’S TUCK SHOP 900 BAY ST TORONTO TOWN & COUNRTY AUTOMOTIVE LTD 3658 HWY 118 PORT CARLING J&J AUTO SALE & SERVICE 468 HWY …
Dec 05
Our prototype 1/4 pallet display concept has been approved by one of our national retailers in Canada for activation in Q2, for a nice long promotional period, in the aisle. This aisle presence will be a great help. This is a tremendous step for the 1000+ brand, Winning Brands corporately and our retail partner.
Dec 03
Source – OTC Markets, Week Ending December 2, 2011: WNBD Shares Traded: 60,420,259 Dollar Volume: $ 37,304 52 Week High: 0043 52 Week Low: 0004 Friday Close: 0007
Dec 02
QUESTION Do you plan on doing more interviews with OCTvoice or any other interviews informing them on what’s been going on with our spectacular company. Keep up the good work, WB has arrived. ANSWER Thank you for your kind thoughts about the company. Yes, the next interview is in the pipeline. We have been invited to share …
Dec 01
QUESTION As I was reading earlier blogs you mentioned completing Stage 1 of Sams club commitments. Can you elaborate on the next stages? I understand if you can’t. Good luck! ANSWER We have now been invited, in writing, to return with more Road Show participation after the Christmas seasonals are out of the way. We have …
