Bill Pound Background HBC Cosmetics Success Stories
Summary Background
- 40+ years of experience helping International companies increase sales in U.S.
Success at Helping International HBC Manufacturers Increase Sales in U.S.*
(126)* Increased U.S. sales from $14 million to $55 million+ in three years by gaining distribution in Mass Merchant Retailers. Manufacturer was Japanese firm with total sales of $120 million world wide. Product was being sold in Health food stores only in U.S., prior to Associate's assistance at increasing sales.
Category: HBC, Nutrition Supplement (BP)
(127)* Increased U.S. sales from $0 to $7 million in three years with just 3 SKUs. Achieved 80%+ distribution in major Drug retailers, distribution in all Mass Merchant retailers except one (minor) and 40%+ distribution in Grocery retailers. Manufacturer was European chemical company.
Category: HBC, Skin Care (BP)
(128)* Increased U.S. sales from $0 to $6 million in four years. Manufacturer was European company experiencing many difficulties entering the U.S.. Manufacturer did not have pharmaceutical background and were not prepared for the size of the U.S. market.
Category: HBC, Skin Care (BP)
Other Successes Growing U.S. and International Sales
(129)* Assisted with increase in U.S. sales from $0 to $800 million over 17 years by gaining distribution in Mass Merchant and other retailers. Founder sold company for $1.7 billion. U.S. Manufacturer. Included Nutrition Bars (Protein, Energy and Weight Loss).
Category: HBC, Nutrition Supplement, Skin Care (BP)
(130)* Increased U.S. sales from $10 to $60 million in two years by gaining distribution in Mass Merchant Retailers, Major Drug Retailers, Several Grocery Retailers. Distribution ranged from 6 SKUs in Grocery to 30+ SKUS in Mass Merchants]. U.S. manufacturer.
Category: HBC, Dietary Supplement (BP)
(131)* Increased U.S. sales from $0 to $2.5 million over 30 months. Achieved distribution in major Drug retailers and Mass Merchant retailers but manufacturer could not carry through with advertising commitments and lost the distribution. U.S. Manufacturer.
Category: HBC, Analgesic (BP)
(132)* Increased U.S. sales significantly in $10 million category. Got distribution in major Drug retailers and Grocery retailers. U.S. Manufacturer. Company to 3m.
Category: HBC, Hearing Protection (BP)
(133)* Increased U.S. distribution significantly in Drug retailers and Grocery retailers. Founder became ill and was unable to continue. U.S. manufacturer.
Category: HBC, Medical Appliance (BP)
* Success stories, client quotes and payback estimates are provided as general illustrations of past performance and represent summaries of long term, complex efforts. They are often used to teach concepts and lessons learned, and may have been simplified considerably. Estimates of financial impact are estimates only, and not intended to convey exact financial information. Some have been altered to protect confidential information. We ask that prospective clients contact our references and request specific details of relevant success stories prior to any decision to use our services.