kloan you really have no clue what you are talking about. I work for a distributor and I know that when the dollar was high we dropped our prices. Our shipping costs have soared and Purolator didn't drop their prices with the recent drop in gas prices - what are we to do. One of our products increased $3 per bottle from the manufacturer. Physique runs a good business but most stores don't. We run specials twice a year. Some retailers take advantage and stock up others sit on their ass and complain. It's really quite amazing how very few of the stores don't think outside of the box, remain the same year after year and complain how they don't get the sales.
Stores have to purchase in bulk - whether it's in a chain or a bunch of shops go together - this will lower their price. They should also have a web presence....etc.
Clearly not what you think. Oh yeah ON Gold Standard should be dropping in price soon. Whether the retailers drop it is a different story. I really don't know why guys are stuck on that product. I think there are better blends out there at a cheaper price. Just because a certain website says it is #1 is very misleading. Is it #1 because of overall sales, because of taste, because the retailer makes the biggest margin...etc.
Also, I cannot stress this enough but I know everyone is out for a great deal but you really do get what you pay for especially in the supplement business. Sure you will get exceptions to the rule....but this generally holds true.
Keep up the good work Physique!
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