Positive Comments from Stores
on Sale Plans

Lakeview Lumber, China, ME.
Their new fabric and craft area are doing great! They are very pleased that this area has taken off so well in a Hardware store. They are so glad they took the time to come to Promotions. They will be in January 17-19 to meet the fabric vendors and do their Fall/Christmas 2002 import buying.

Fort Mitchell Drug, Fort Mitchell, KY
Rick says he's unhappy about the fact he has an order placed with American
Greeting Cards for Christmas cards and calendars; and now he sees ours are 12 1/2% cheaper. He says that's a big difference, especially when you look at the quantity he orders! He added that this is not the first time Promotions Unlimited is cheaper than buying direct. He has vowed not to skip over any item he buys direct from now on unless he checks our prices too.

Roan Mountain Pharmacy, Roan Mountain, TN
They ran their first coupon book sale broke today (August 1st). Right away
they noticed 2 new ladies in the store with the coupon book in hand. They
commented on how they love the coupon book. Brandi says there is
excitement in the air, and they are seeing extra traffic this morning already

Quigley's Store, Iron City, TN
Frank said he was going through our web site & came across the 'Stores
Talking to Stores' section. He read the idea about having a kid's shopping
isle in the store, and is going to try this. He and his employee's are very
excited about it.

TW Wamic Store, Wamic, OR.
Pat said she cannot believe how fast her June merchandise is going, and their circular hasn't even gone out yet! Customers are buying everything like crazy. She ordered case of 48 rawhide dog bones, and thought it was way too many when she ordered it. They're almost gone. Pat is truly amazed.

Dollar Power - Jewelry, Grand Rapids, MI.
Stacie said it is just nuts in her store. They are so busy with the Dollar Sale Coupon Book. Customers have been in and out all day. She added she is 'just so tired'. She can't remember when it's been so busy.

Ben Franklin, North Platte, NE.
Mike was telling me, the first two days of his sales are always real good, but then he starts to run out of merchandise. He really works his sale using the pre-sale & sale shelf talkers. They have not run a coupon book for September because of the lower cost.

Ben Franklin, Kalispell, MT.
Nancy is very impressed with the Fabric Program being offered in the October package. She says this is a great way to keep her fabric department refreshed and will be placing an order.

Fort Hill Pharmacy, Groton, CT.
Debbie was at the April 23-25 seminar and realized how nice the decoration kits are. She placed her first order for August Back-to-School, but did not order one. Now she wants to order one!

Ben Franklin, North Platte, NE.
Mike said they plan on doing the project sheet in the 4 page Hybrid circular for September. He said his dad, the owner, was really excited about it! They're hoping it is something we do more often.

Driscoll Pharmacy, Idalou, TX.
Mary Driscoll always faxed her orders in, until now. She tried the internet ordering system for her September sale and thinks it is the greatest thing. She loves everything about it, and thinks everyone should try it.

L-M Healthmart, Holly CO.
Terri called and mentioned to me that we're getting a lot of really nice baby toys in the ads. She wanted to see more for older kids and teen toys. I told her about our car model kits featured in September and she did order them. She's excited to get them.

Tim's Pharmacy, Yelm, WA.
Nancy called to praise our truck driver, Carl Howard. She wants everyone to know what a great job he does and they look forward to his deliveries every month.

Lakeview Lumber & Crafts, China, ME
Bry-Ann loves the 4 -page project insert sheet we're offering for September. She thinks it is a great idea. She said she would order it every month we offer it.

Hancock's Pharmacy, Merriden, CT
This store ran their first pharmacy coupon book, sent it out direct mail for April. Jim Furrey, one of our outside sales representatives, has been assisting him in ordering for the Back to School Sale. When he went back to get the August Order, all of the April Easter merchandise was already sold out. Great news.

Care Pharmacy, Mathis, TX
Danny said they sold out of the Clorox Bleach we ran for April. He also said they do really well on Velvet paper towels, napkins, and toilet paper.

Mike's Merchantile, Toledo, OH
Mike raved about the success of April Outdoor Living piece. He hopes we will continue with it.

FB Thomas Drug, Meyersdale, PA
Joyce commented that we could run the Jell-O every month, and she would sell out. She also said would like to see more food in the ad. She especially likes the microwave meals (beef stew and lasagna) that don't need refrigeration. Her older clientele love these and order it to be delivered with their prescriptions.

Eaton Apothecary, Danvers, MA
Bill had only excellent things to say about his truck driver, David Copeland, who delivered his May sale. This was Bill's first order and he was excited to see David again for his June delivery. He was so pleased with his attitude and all of his help. He said the entire delivery only took an hour and it went very smooth.

Roan Mountain Pharmacy, Roan Mountain, TN
Brandi called today to tell me April went great. She says they're sold out of jelly beans and several other main items. She also says the personal organizer she had complained about having to order sold out very quickly. Many things in the ad she never dreamed they could sell they sell at her store are selling.

Harland Discount Drugs, Moundville, AL
Debbie wrote to tell me her thoughts on the March Seminar, "This has been a great educational program. I will be placing my August order on the Internet. The airfares, rooms, meals, and positive helping attitudes of your employees has been great. But this new computer Internet ordering system is one of the greatest gifts that the Greenberg and Promotions Unlimited family has ever given to the Independent retailers. I am so excited about the ideas that I took home with me. This was my 4th trip to Promotions Unlimited, and I always go home ready to put fresh, exciting ideas to work.

Marathon Village Pharmacy, Marathon, NY
Bill called just to say his April sale is doing great! Much better than he expected. He is running out of a lot. This has gotten him thinking of increasing his order for Back-to-School sale.

Whitehouse Apothecary, Whitehouse, OH
They love, love, love the Outdoor Living insert for April. Most of the merchandise is gone and they haven't started the sale yet. Larry was begging for more merchandise, but unfortunately we are out. He wants to give kudos to whoever came up with that sale and is looking forward to another one next year.

Hanson's Western Drug, Havre, MT
Doris was excited that her customers are asking for the Sweet-n-Low Cake Mixes that were offered in the March sale. Customers are asking for more flavors; lemon, gingerbread, banana, chocolate chip and the pancake mixes. Doris would like to know when we are having them available again?

Neutgens Ben Franklin, Wolf Point, MT
Suzie, their buyer said, "We love the NEW look and merchandise mix of the Ben Franklin Crafts ads. Keep it up Promotions.

Ace Hardware and Auto Center, Crawfordville, FL
Lee Ann said the poly resin figures in the outdoor living sale are flying off the shelf. She said these type of items are offered through Wangs. Promotions selection and quality matched up, but the cost to stores was much , much less than Wang's. She thought about taking presale signs down because she was selling them too cheap.

Worland Tru-Value, Worland, WY
Punkie said her March Dollar Sale went really well. One day they had over 200 customers in the store with the ad in hand. That's a lot for a little town. The pickles were the first thing to go. Overall the sale went great!

Plateau Drug Center, Onieda, TN
Wanda said this Valentine's Sale was the best they have run in years. Not just on her Valentine and Hallmark stuff, but on her promotional and everyday stuff. The sell through was better than she can remember it being in a long time.

Ben Franklin, Morton, IL
Carrie was very, very happy with the Thimbleberries flannel that she ordered for her March sale. She just received the shipment and already sold out! She is next to a quilting store that is selling it for $12.99. We have it for $2.99 presale and $2.49 sale. The quality is great and the price is even better.

Middlesex Pharmacy, Middlesex, NC
Albert ran his first coupon book in February. He said it is the best response he has ever had to advertising. It was well over and above anything else he has ever tried.

Red Bud True Value, Battle Creek, NE
Ellen said their first coupon book was a huge hit! The girl who worked during the first day of the sale had been with them about 2 years and she said she has never seen it that busy. They have just a few shopping carts at the store that they use in their back room or once in a great while when someone asks for a cart. The first two days of the sale, all the shopping carts were in use. Employees were giggling all day. They had fun.

Swanton Rexall Drug, Swanton, VT
Your new Internet order system is great. I did both orders in two hours flat! It used to take me several days of prep, then I would fax the order. I will be truthful¾I was getting bogged down and did not look forward to your order each time I did it for both of our stores. You have taken a large weight off of my back and have made it more enjoyable to order. Also, I even watched the video and feel that Promotions Unlimited is moving forward quickly into the 21^st century. I hope I can be good enough to follow you.

Hammer & Wikan True Value, Petersburg, AK
Her first sale¾Back-to-School¾went very well. She is very pleased with Promotions Unlimited's product and service. She is already planning on doing her Christmas 2001 sale with us. She said we had a lot of brand names, high-quality merchandise, and nice-looking ads.