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Old 08-11-2003, 12:45 AM   #1 (permalink)
 
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I heard a nasty story that WalMart in Ontario and area is selling Australian Gold and Swedish Beauty lotions at a real savings.

I called my friend who works at Zoe International in Toronto and she confirmed that they are.

Imagine that. It's on its way across Canada. She has been receiving calls from unhappy owners around Ontario.

The problem lies with SB and AG. They are screwing the ppl that made them household names.

WalMart gets the big volume discount buying 1000's at a time and gets the rebate. Ma and Pa shops stand no chance.

Anyone else hearing about this?

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Old 08-11-2003, 12:48 PM   #2 (permalink)
 
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Hey R~ are you able to go to the Walmart in Ontario and verify the Nasty Story?

I would love to see a digital shot posted online of the products and prices of any Salon Only Retail products.....

Without the proof ~ we would be guilty of spreading Nasty rumors......

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well if Zoe International, a rather large distributor of lotions and Tanses beds confirms it by getting calls from their clients angry about it, that would be proof enough for me. I'm on the West Coast and am not about to grab a $700 flight just to go to a WalMart and take pics.
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No my love ~ no one would expect you to leave your cozy cubby..... but you must admit ~ it was NOT 'Zoe International' but an employee telling you of stories that others are telling them....

I prefer to deal with solid facts before I begin my witch hunt.... Since you brought this up ~ I was hoping YOU HAD THEM.

Lot's 'o damage is done with half cocked posts.... been guilty of some of that early on in my experience with online ~ ~ unless you like to eat crow- it's better to have names and numbers

You may be right. I am waiting on a response from Max Recone of California Tan on this. So we should be able to get to the dirty diddies in quick time ~

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Hey Sheila, you must not have read my post above yours. A large distributor in Ontario has confirmed for me that this is happening. I talked to a sales rep for Zoe and she told me of salons calling her and complaining about WalMart and their rediculously low price. 1/2 of salon cost. She told them to take it up with SB and AG as they are the ones selling to WalMart.

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No my lovely ~ I read everything.... and read the edit out of the California Tan Brand without your acknowledging you did it...

Quote:I heard a nasty story that WalMart in Ontario and area is selling Australian Gold and Swedish Beauty lotions at a real savings. when it originally had California Tan listed as the Company.....

The CEO of Cal Tan did not return my calls - - - and did not respond to a thread on Tantomorrow about your Nasty Story.....

At the very least - you would owe California Tan a huge apology ~ no???

We have discussed this with the OWNER of Zoe International..... He really has no warm fuzzies for California Tan or its CEO.... but feels that this posting by you appears to be purposely harming his relationship with the ETS group of products....

I am sure he would LOVE to discuss with you the details of the Conversation .....






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Yes I made a boo boo and corrected it. Wasn't the first and wont be the last. Sometimes i get my names confused. I have no problems with anyone, all i wanted to do was find out how this is affecting salons. Do you surf this site and call any company that is mentioned in any way to discuss what you have read, be it fact or fiction? Are you an owner or dreamer?
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I've also heard that Walgreens carried Australian Gold as well in the states.
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R ~ when one makes a massive accusation such as you did.... you are darned freeking right I will call the company's.....

Your little foray into the Rumor Mill could actually have caused HARM to 3 companies... Cal Tan, ETS and Zoe International....

How is THIS affecting salons???

Wouldn't it need to be a FACT to effect anyone?

But since you dished up the plate ~ it would be wise if YOU took the time to verify the information ~

is Swedish Beauty being sold in the Canadian Walmarts????

On my searches today - I could not even find Sun Tanning products offered in their Ontario Online stores ~ never mind CT or ETS.....

Perhaps you should give Mori a call ..... see if he can enlighten you on what is happening in Canada.... or perhaps other Canadian Salon Owners that have witnessed the presence of Salon Only Brands of goo in a walmart could chime in??
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1st of all Shelia are you even a salon owner?? From the looks of it NO so I take it you would know little about
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