Young goes on in a subsequent article on to give an example of Rosetta Stone, who used retail kiosks in mall and airports as an early channel of distribution. In Vince Young’s previous article on, he astutely points out that one of the great ways for up-and-coming challenger brands to unleash pent –up demand at retailers is to start by choosing a path to market such as a specialty/boutique retailer. Press Release on the partnership between Lowes & Invista The STAINMASTER/LOWE’S marriage is a wonderful example of how supplier brands can gain retail leverage by helping the retailer achieve its growth goals (by drawing new, incremental foot traffic into stores that were previously inaccessible by the retailer). To further help customers, Lowe’s will feature a STAINMASTER(R) Carpet Gallery to help them choose the right carpet and simplify the shopping experience.” “When our customers choose STAINMASTER(R) carpet, they know the product will perform in their active household. “When shopping for carpet, customers look for products that deliver durability, repellency and soil resistance features,” said Patti Price, Lowe’s senior vice president of merchandising. Our high-quality products and trusted STAINMASTER(R) brand is a great fit with Lowe’s commitment to its customers.” “Today’s consumers are seeking products and retailers that deliver exceptional value, as well as brands that they know, love and trust. “This is a ‘win-win’ situation for consumers, INVISTA and Lowe’s,” said Steve Griffith, vice president of INVISTA’s residential flooring segment.
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In addition, INVISTA expects the alliance will continue to enhance the STAINMASTER(R) brand as a result of Lowe’s targeted advertising, merchandising and promotions. In today’s economic climate, carpet remains an affordable flooring option, and with 89 percent aided brand awareness, STAINMASTER(R) is the brand most often recognized by consumers. Quality-conscious, value-seeking consumers looking for the well-known brand will soon find an expanded selection of STAINMASTER(R) carpet in the more than 1,700 Lowe’s stores across the United States and Canada. Under the multi-year agreement, the strategic alliance with INVISTA will deliver to Lowe’s customers more innovative, stain-resistant flooring options that are both stylish and durable under the STAINMASTER Brand.
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Retail Leverage Principle #2: Offer Product or Program Exclusivity As a result of this new arrangement, Lowe’s will now become the exclusive DIY Home Supply Retail Chain to carry STAINMASTER branded carpet. Historically, however, STAINMASTER(R) carpet styles have only been offered by local STAINMASTER(R) Flooring Centers and aligned dealers in the U.S. Since its introduction in 1986, STAINMASTER(R) carpet has revolutionized the industry with its stain and soil protection technology. Retail Leverage Principle #1: Bring Pent-up Demand to Stores While the STAINMASTER brand has considerable equity in the home furnishings and flooring industries, the team at INVISTA was able to gain distribution at the world’s second largest DIY/Hardware chain by thinking like a challenger brand and adopting two key strategies to gain Retail Leverage.
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The new deal with Lowe’s gives the STAINMASTER Carpet brand access to Lowe’s nearly 14 million shoppers every week. Kudos to Wichita, Kansas-based INVISTA who recently announced that Lowe’s will become the only major home improvement retailer to offer STAINMASTER(R) carpet - North America’s most recognized carpet brand.