October 7, 2011

 Mr. Spilewski,

 I would like to thank you for the positive test experience that I received from your department.As you may remember you set up a 12 week test for our product in 20 stores. The test was organized & initiated within the timeframe that we originally discussed.

I felt that throughout the test you were very accessible. You answered questions & addressed any concerns quickly & thoroughly.  WPT was used to distribute the product. Mr. Connolly, my contact at WPT,  was equally professional, timely & thorough.

At conclusion I received the results in the time frame and manner that we originally discussed.  In all, I feel the test represented Rite Aid well. It was very professional & very fair.

Thank you for everything.

 Jason Walter

Afterglow Beverage Company, Inc.  President

Tom,

I wanted to thank you and your staff at WPT for the efforts you put forth, in the pre-market testing of teensavers home drug test kits.

You provided timely, comprehensive and critical input, for the factory to read and respond to. Teensavers truly appreciates your hard work in assisting us in getting the positive results we are hoping for.

 Thanks again Tom, and I hope we have many more chances to work with WPT together.

 Respectfully,

 John Allen     Teensaver Diagnostics/Gold Coast Sales - President

Tom, 

The Rite Aid test was a perfect opportunity for Orgain to showcase our brand and have it prove itself in a fair and appropriate environment.  Thomas was especially helpful in providing details throughout the test that allowed us to better understand Orgain's potential and consumer response. We are extremely pleased with the test program and looking forward to a great partnership with Rite Aid.    

Sincerely,

Stephen Marano

Integrated Organics Inc.

June 15, 2011

Tom, 

I wanted to thank you for the great job you did on behalf of the Mezzetta test.  You were really buttoned up! The information you have provided along with your accessibility throughout the test was appreciated. This is one well run program for the vendor community.  Please feel free to use me for a strong reference to vendors that are on the fence with a test program with Rite Aid Corporation . 

Thank you again for a well run test program!

 Sincerely,

 Jeffery Tinsman

The Tinsman Group on behalf of Mezzetta Olives

Thomas was extremely professional in handling and communicating our needs as well as providing
detailed results in a timely manner.  Jim Connolly was also a pleasure to work with and provide excellent services.  I would highly recommend this service to any company looking to do business with Rite Aid.

Sincerely,
Jesse Milkes I Senior Account Exec.
Wholesale/International
Vapor Corp.
 

Nail Tek and Rite Aid have just completed a test to see how our products would perform for this chain.  I am happy to report that we have met Rite Aid’s criteria; but must include some comments about the process.

From the very beginning, Tom has made this a pleasurable experience. He is both professional and yet allows for a human element that is rarely felt anymore in this financial climate.  Aside from his not getting annoyed at my “badgering”, he brought a sense of understanding to the sales end which I will always appreciate and remember.

With much thanks,

Kathi Hahn

Retail Manager

Nail Tek

Mirage Cosmetics was very pleased with the SinfulColors Nail Polish Test. We were delighted when you indicated to us that our test was one of the most successful tests that you ran. We felt that we were treated fairly and appropriately, and I appreciated the prompt communication from you. Although it took some time for the category manager to find the right timing and location, we were finally added to the line up at Rite Aid. We feel that our test played a very important part in the process. We would certainly recommend your testing program to any other manufacturer.

Best Regards,
Stan Goldberg
National Sales Manager
Mirage Cosmetics, Inc
 

I want to thank you for managing the Rite Aid store test program for the Gimbal’s 14oz. Gourmet Jelly Beans during the Easter 2008 season.  The program was handled very well from start to finish.  The good news is that our product has now met the selection criteria for the Easter 2009 season in all Rite Aid stores.  

The program was well executed and I appreciated the pictures of our product on the test store shelves.  The test was conducted fairly in random stores unknown to us, the manufacturer.  The sales data that you provided at the end of the test provided me with credible information to discuss with the Rite Aid Category Manager. 

I will gladly use your test program with future items targeted for Rite Aid.  Please feel free to contact me at any time with questions.  Again, thank you for a well run program to fairly give all manufacturers a chance to do business in Rite Aid.

Ron Craft, National Sales Manager, Gimbal’s Fine Candies

WPT provides an excellent, turn-key service.  Given the constant change at retail, it is difficult to test new shelving concepts.  Robert Szewc and his team provide complete, timely support including matched store/market selection, resets, data, and analytics.   Further, the fact that WPT is on-site at Albertsons, we also benefit knowing that we have full retailer support from design through execution. 

The Mead Corporation ran three tests with Staples through their testing company, WPT. Of these tests two products sold successfully and one did not. Since we have seasonal and perishable products, the cost of rolling out a new product that does not sell well is very high. Our company liked the fact that this test gave us factual customer acceptance rather than focus group opinions. Since then we have used WPT's services on several other new products.

Jerry Foley
The Mead Corporation
Sidney, NY

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