i need help getting my product in more retail stores?

Question

i have a patent for a product going in tractor supply stores soon. i want to try and get it home depot and lowes. any ideas

Answer 1

Here is a Home D link, scroll down, at the bottom, second from left is "Corporate Info"

Write an introductory letter briefly stating what your product is and how it will benefit their stores to sell your product (profit margin, etc.) Ditto for lowes. Although there may be some type of noncompete clause stating your product may be in HD or L and not both.

good luck
http://www.homedepot.com/prel80/HDUS/EN_US/pg_index.jsp?CNTTYPE=NAVIGATION&CNTKEY=pg_index.jsp&m=1169047057621

http://www.lowes.com/lowes/lkn?action=home

Answer 2

Always try to get their attention, you know first impressions...
Let them know you mean business!(For both you and them!)
Send a prospectus package=Big expensive, requesting an appointment. Follow up, letting them know you are the owner. Then have your secretary call to confirm. Follow up with a thank you note and or office plant! Give, give, give samples! Offer to do a "self help" class for the store (i.e. teach customers about a subject that applies to the store or your product if applicable.)
Let them know "You intend to earn their business."
God Speed...
It never hurts to pray!
XOXO

Answer 3

this might't be responded till all info are given. as an occasion, what's the product, has it been authorized for protection, does it meet regulatory standards, and so on. And are you waiting to mass produce the product to fulfill the call for? whilst those and all different questions are responded and authorized, you will must be authorized besides.