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Tuesday, June 24, 2008

Brands approved for online advertising!

Brand - Product - Accrual % - Reimbursement %


Aearo Company - AO safety products, glasses - up to 5% - 100%

Alden Shoes - Alden shoes - 3% - 50%

All-Clad Metalcrafters - All-Clad or Emerilware cookware - 5-7% - 100%

Alps Sportswear Mfg Co - Alps sportswear - 2.5% - 50%

Alu-Mont Furniture Mfg - Patio sets - 2% - 100%

Ambar Diamonds - Jewelry - 5% - 50%

American Security Prdts - AMSEC Gun Safes - 2% - 100%

American Water Heater - Water heaters - 2% - 50%

B & K Mueller - Plumbing equipment - 2% - 100%

Barron’s Educational Ser - Books and publications - 1-5% - 75%

Benchmark Doors - Benchmark doors and frames - 2% - 50%

Bertch Cabinet Mfg - Bertch vanities & cabinets - 1.5% - 100%

Brewster Wallcoverings - Wall coverings and wallpaper - 5% - 50%

BSN-Jobst - Support hose and stockings - 2-5% - 50-100%

Carson Industries, Inc - Wind chimes, dinnerware, garden - 5% - 100%

CITGO Petroleum Corp - All Citgo cased lubricants - $.15/gal - 50-100%

Continental Sports Supply - Soccer balls - 2% - 50%

Danaher Tool Group - Hand tools - 2% - 100%

Dave Grossman Creations - Collectible figurines - 5% -50%

Delta Industries - Hand sprayers, plant waterer - varies - 100%

Do It Best (Valspar Paint) - Valspar Paint at Do It Best Stores - 4% - 50%

Droll Yankees Inc - Bird feeders - 4% - 50%

Easy Street Shoe Corp - Easy Street shoes - 2% - 50%

Evan-Moor Corp - Teachers resource materials - 2-5% - 100%

FLA Orthopedics Inc - Back and wrist supports - 1-3% - 50%

Guardian Personal Securi - Bodyguard Pepper Spray - 3% -100%

Gund, Inc - “Gund” stuffed animals - 5% - 100%

These brands are approved for on-line advertising. Use a product illustration and a logo. Submit to the brand contact for pre-approval!

Google brands above for local dealers.

Tuesday, June 17, 2008

Berndes Cookware


Co-op for Berndes cookware - 100% co-op reimbursement program cookware; 10% accruals based on current year purchases for retailers
1. Get the co-op authorization letter signed and the vendor number. Fax to Janie Pace at 817 390-7109.
2. Prior approval for all advertising. Must sign a written contract before all advertising. Product illustration and logo; Berndes Cookware must appear in the ad copy.
3. Ask for a list of additional kitchen ware with good co-op programs.
4. Online advertising – mfr has no specs regarding advertising on the internet at this time. Submit advertising content and costs to receive prior approval.

Google at berndes.com/us/ for local retailers.

National Mfg


Co-op for National Mfg. - Hardware, shelf brackets, gate latches, peg hooks, locks
– 100% reimbursement co-op program for print media – co-op accrues at 2% based on prior year purchases for direct buyers
1. To research co-op dollars for National Mfg – get the co-op authorization letter signed and the vendor number.
2. Indirect buyers – contact their distributor for possible co-op advertising assistance. Get name & phone if not buying direct.
3. See the hardware list for more brands with good co-op plans.
4. Choose brands that the customer buys a lot of.

Google natman.com for local dealers.

Monday, June 09, 2008

Emerson Ceiling Fans


Co-op for Emerson Ceiling Fans - 80% co-op reimbursement program - Co-op available to retailers.
5% accruals on domestic fans
3% accruals on import fans
2% accruals on ceiling fan accessories
Co-op dollars are based on purchases beginning 10-01-07. Co-op expires 9/30/08. Get the co-op authorization letter signed and the vendor #. Yes, ReCas has found co-op $$ with vendor #.
Ads are available on www.adbuilder.com.
See the lighting list for additional brands with good co-op programs.

Google above at: emersonfans.com for local retailers.

Friday, June 06, 2008

Nikon Binoculars & Scopes


Co-op for Nikon Binoculars and Scopes - 100% program. Accruals 3%.
Get the co-op authorization letter signed and the vendor #. Yes, ReCas has found co-op $$ with a vendor #. Mfr sends monthly co-op accrual notices to retailers who qualify!
Co-op dollars are based on current year purchases. Form of reimbursement: Credit vouchers – expire 90 days from issue date.
Ads elements are available on www.adbuilder.com.
See the hunting list for additional brands with good co-op programs.

Google above at: nikonusa.com for local dealers.

Wednesday, June 04, 2008

Quoizel Lighting


Quoizel Lighting – 50% co-op reimbursement program, accruals vary.
To research co-op dollars for Quoizel Lighting – get the co-op authorization letter signed and the vendor number. Fax that to your co-op specialist!
Yes, Recas finds co-op $$ with a vendor #!
See the lighting list attached for more brands.
Ads available at www.adbuilder.com
Why not insert their catalog or mfr flyer?

Google above at: quoizel.com for local dealers - click on find a retailer.

Lutron Electrical Dimmers


Co-op for Lutron Dimming and Electrical Products –
50-100% program (based on type of account-Market Builder or Market Builder Plus)- accruals 2%.
Co-op dollars are available now because accruals are based on prior year purchases. Get the co-op authorization letter signed and the vendor #. Yes, ReCas has found co-op $$ with the vendor #.
See the lighting list for additional brands with good co-op programs like Cooper Ind, Elk, Kichler, Minka-Lavery, Progress, and Quoizel.
Ad materials are available on www.adbuilder.com.

Google above at: lutron.com for local dealers

With new home building down in most markets, ask your lighting dealer how is he reaching the home owner who is redecorating? Also also ask how has the slump in the new home building market affected his business?