(June 4, 2009) Barrie, Ontario, Canada - Winning Brands Corporation (OTC: WNBD) (Frankfurt: WMU.F), manufacturer and marketer of eco-responsible cleaning solutions, including the popular new cleaning favourite Winning Colours Stain Remover, announced today that its newest retail account is HBTC’s Zellers unit, with 277 stores throughout Canada.  HBTC is a North American retailer owning well-known stores in both the United States and Canada.

“Winning Colours is scheduled for roll-out starting today at Zellers coast-to coast with inventory that is already delivered,” says Winning Brands National Sales Manager Patricia Miles. “This shows our movement into a greater variety of store types, a trend that will continue.”

Winning Brands CEO Eric Lehner stresses that “we are always working to put good distribution arrangements in place.  When critical mass distribution is achieved, our Company will begin higher profile marketing programs that will steepen the angle of the growth curve.  We are confident that our widespread distribution in Canada is a precursor of things to come in the USA and elsewhere.”

“While Winning Colours Stain Remover is becoming a staple in many Canadian households, our distribution initiatives underway in the USA are targeted to repeat the growth of Winning Colours popularity in Canada.  Early positive response from test markets internationally have also been reported,” Mr. Lehner said.

ABOUT WINNING BRANDS CORPORATION:  Winning Brands Corporation is a manufacturer and marketer of eco-responsible cleaning solutions including its lead brand, Winning Colours Stain Remover, which is being targeted to become the world’s favourite  stain removing solution for its skin-friendliness, ease of use and versatility. Additional brands include KIND Laundry Products, CLEAN1 All Purpose, SMART Wet Cleaning Solutions and TrackMoist Dust Suppressant to conserve water.

ABOUT HBTC – ZELLERS  In the US, HBTC’s banners include Lord & Taylor, an upscale specialty retailer with 48 stores in nine states, and Creative Design Studios, the design and manufacturing division that creates branded collections for customers throughout North America and internationally. HBTC’s Canadian retail entity, Hudson’s Bay Company, operates the Bay, a major department store, Zellers, a mass merchandise format, Home Outfitters, a kitchen, bed and bath specialty store, and value-priced Fields stores.  Zellers www.zellers.com  has stores in all Canadian provinces and is placing more emphasis on home decor.