Apr 30
QUESTION Eric, For many of us shareholders, today 4/30/12 is a tough start to the week. I am referring to the low p.p.s. of wnbd. I was wondering if you were able to share any news on the G.S.A. front. Sincerely… ANSWER We have come close to obtaining substantial tender awards twice, but were outbid …
Apr 30
QUESTION Hotels, no names needed just a count would be enough. Quarter pallet display in Canadian National Account that was approved last year to start this quarter. Is this still on? Sam Club, it has been almost a month since the last event and only one this year. Is this the pace to expect for the …
Apr 30
QUESTION Several questions have been received asking whether the financing is still likely to happen, and if so, when. ANSWER We now have active prospects and expressions of interest. The company has a number of attractive characteristics. It deserves to be funded on this basis. Helping prospective funders understand these qualities is a positive experience because …
Apr 27
Another unsolicited store testimonial today, this time from Florida. If we have Fort Myers area shareholders looking for a store to purchase their 1000+ Stain Remover from, here’s a store with initiative that would be a pleasure to buy from. We are a Do it Best Co-Op member. Do it Best Corp recently added …
Apr 27
Deberah Ruddy, Manager Retailer Support, is in Ohio currently meeting candidates who would like to provide live in-store demonstrations for 1000+ during special events and seasonal promotions. Following a full day in a different city today, she headed to her hotel at night. The following is an extract from her trip report. It is proof …
Apr 25
Consumers who have been buying 1000+ Stain Remover at Lowe’s test stores in Ohio are providing positive feedback. Opportunities are increasing for locally-based 1000+ product demonstrators for special in-store events. We welcome Amber as our first Ohio-based product associate, effective today. Amber will provide live demonstrations and share customer feedback. Thank you, Deberah Ruddy, Manager Winning Brands Retailer Support, for …
Apr 25
Unsolicited correspondence today from a Home Hardware store (the banner featured on Page 42 of the May 2012 issue of Hardware Retailing Magazine): Good day, I am an employee of a Home Hardware Building Centre. I am also a very loyal customer of 1000+. I rescue animals and with anywhere form 14 – 20 animals in the house at …
Apr 24
The print and online editions of Hardware Retailing Magazine have just been published. The May edition is the largest of the year. Our advertisement (Page 159) can be seen in this live link: http://www.hardwareretailingarchive.com/issue/61691 (Tip: Fast forwarding to the end and going backwards is faster). This publication is known by “everybody” in the sector because it …
Apr 23
This note received in the mail today from Ohio is from a consumer who got her hands on 1000+ somehow and is now looking for a place to buy more. The frequency of such unsolicited contacts from U.S. consumers is increasing. In this case, it was determined that the customer lives within a convenient drive to the Lowe’s store in Steubenville, …
Apr 23
QUESTION Eric I must say we got excellent coverage in the Mag. especially when you click on to the up coming show May 1-3. Memory doesn’t serve me well in so far as to whether or not we will be attending the National Hardware show or just advertising. I think this would be a great …
Apr 23
The magazine has chosen the 1000+ Stain Remover icon as their Home Page link to a features section lead item in the May 2012 issue, just published. Live link: www.PaintDealer.com The publishers of this magazine have been demonstrating a desire to help America’s paint retailers discover Winning Brands, through a variety of gestures. Much appreciated.
Apr 21
We have permission from a shareholder in Norway to share his testimonial, received today from Europe: it is good to be able to give feedback on on such a great product. Feel free to use the info and pictures to inform others. I live in Norway and have tried to get some bottles of 1000+ …
Apr 21
First delivery of 1000+ Stain Remover is made to Caribe Do it Centre in Christiansted, on the Island of St. Croix. We welcome our new product friends in this region.
Apr 17
It’s interesting how many hardware store personnel are pet owners. Pet messes of various kinds come up often in our telephone support calls and customer anecdotes. Our Product Experiences campaign continues because it seems to be contributing to the growth in the number of outlets carrying 1000+ Stain Remover. With approximately 150,000 bottles of our products delivered in 2011, the majority …
Apr 15
Reach is growing of video demonstrations. This enquiry just received: “…I saw some online demo’s of your product, I am excited about the results that I saw….I want to purchase 1000+ stain remover….Can you guide me where can I buy it here in India?”
Apr 15
Received today: I am happy to say that the bottle arrived yesterday, and I’ve already got rid of a couple of stubborn stains that were deemed irremovable!
Apr 13
A shareholder was in Walmart (Canada) today. He sent this photo because he was glad to see 1000+ on the shelves with such a hefty presence. We thank Walmart deeply for letting their shoppers discover how useful 1000+ Stain Remover is.
Apr 12
QUESTION Eric, In a February 22nd blog you wrote: On the subject of refinancing, we are confident that we have identified advisors whose track record, ability to understand our objectives and proven contacts are of sufficient quality to proceed with preparation of a formal proposal to appropriate candidates that are already known. Over the next 90 …
Apr 12
Thank you to shareholders for their correspondence. Here are a few tips to help us serve you best: If you have corresponded by e-mail to me and have not received a reply, please forward the e-mail to my Assistant Jean Wursten-May: jean@winningbrands.ca We are still a small firm, and there is much to do that is time …
Apr 11
Report just in: Do it Best Store sign-ups continue, with 64 new outlets bringing 1000+ Stain Remover in for the first time during March 2012. This raises the total participating Do it Best store count to end of Q1 2012 to 482.
Apr 07
QUESTION Good Morning Eric: Just wondering if we are still progressing a nice pace with sales in the first quarter. I was wondering if you could give a blog on the predicted sales for the first quarter if you have any indication of that situation. ANSWER Sales in Q1 are higher than the comparable period …
Apr 07
QUESTION Was wondering if you could clear something up regarding your blog about 1000+ being stocked in a Walmart end cap. Is this currently only happening at one store, or is it going to be a number of stores or possibly all there stores? Lots of speculation going on regarding this blog and would just …
Apr 07
QUESTION … if the stock remains this low or doesn’t rise on favorable news. Will you be able to repurchase shares? I know you said in the past if your able to get financing, that it would be attractive to set some aside to do buybacks if the stock remains at these levels. Is this …
