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Native Trails Freight Change

Thank you for your partnership as we continue to navigate the highs and lows of these changing times. Our industry has not escaped the cost increases in shipping, both in terms of overseas freight as well as dramatic increases in overland shipping due to the rising cost of diesel fuel. In order to better align freight cost with our freight program, we are updating our freight terms effective June 1st.We are suspending our FFA program.LTL shipping rates will change as follows:
FLAT RATE SHIPPING: Orders that ship LTL on a standard pallet (other than bathtubs and LTL kitchen sinks) are shipped at a per standard pallet flat freight rate of $275 in California, $350 elsewhere in the contiguous United States, and $375 to Canada. Bathtubs incur an additional cost of $150 each. Purchase Orders may not be combined for flat rate shipping.

FLAT RATE SHIPPING FOR LTL KITCHEN SINKS: Most Native Trails kitchen sinks ship via ground. The few that must ship LTL, as noted in the price book, incur a different flat freight rate, when shipped alone. A single LTL kitchen sink and drain/bottom grid is shipped at a flat rate of $175 in California, $265 elsewhere in the contiguous United States, and $330 to Canada.

Please note, we are maintaining the current pallet rate for those Native Trails kitchen sinks that ship LTL.Page 2 of your Native Trails Price Book will need to be updated with these new terms. Please download and print this page to attach to all price books in your showroom. You can also download the entire revised PDF Price Book and 2022 Excel Price List.Thank you for your understanding, and for your support of Native Trails and our mission to support artisan traditions.

Swanstone 6-10-2022

Thermador 1 2 Free Update

Please see below the H2, 2022, Thermador ‘1-2-Free Program and support materials, as well as April Update.

Program Document, Tear Sheet and Order Form

The Program Document, Tear Sheet and Order form have been updated to reflect all updated models including the new dishwashers and ventilation blowers as well as the H2 return of the

Thermador Star Sapphire Upgrade option from the new DW line.

However, there are 2 clarifications/small changes and 1 reminder from H1:

·       OTR’s are able to be used as a Tier 1 “Free Gift” with the purchase of the 30” Range ‘Starter Package AND as a “Free Gift” MW Oven choice at Tier 2 or 3 when purchasing qualified

refrigeration.

·       Speed Ovens are only available as an $800 upgrade from the BI MW oven and not as a 2-choice Tier 3 Free upgrade from a BI MW Oven.

o   Dishwashers remain the only products eligible for a double upgrade at Tier 3 by using all 3 Free choices (from Free to Sapphire to Star Sapphire)

·       REMINDER: Until further notice, Thermador dishwashers may only be ordered as part of a ‘1-2-FREE’ package order as FREE or an upgraded product.

LG Updated Promo Calendar

Please see the attached updated LG promo calendar.  Earth Day promo is still in play through May 11

Memorial Day promo  (May 19- June 8) and June Savings promo have been updated.

Christmas Eve

Updates from Marvin Montgomery
Sales Tip #590 From The Sales Doctor
Christmas Eve
When I worked in retail, I used to love Christmas Eve right before closing.

The sense of urgency was already created because time was running out. They could no longer procrastinate. It was decision time.

What are you using to create that same sense of urgency in your customer? How are you preventing procrastination?

I had Christmas Eve right before closing. What is yours going to be?

AMI CLOSED 4/29/22

We would like to inform you that our company will be closed tomorrow, Friday, April 29th, 2022 due to maintenance and training purposes. We will resume regular working hours on Monday, May 2nd. For any questions or concerns, please reach out to us by the end of day today. We will have limited access to our emails and voicemail, but we will respond as quickly as possible.

Additionally, we want to remind you guys that our lead times are 2 – 4 weeks with the exception of some ironstone colors being 6 – 8 weeks out due to back order material from our supplier. 

We hope you all have a great weekend and we look forward to being back in touch on Monday!

Galley Inventory Update

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Gerber® Launches Over 50 New Items in Satin Black

Gerber’s Satin Black is Back for More

Sink into luxury with Gerber’s Satin Black, an unabashedly rich finish that transcends the boundaries of style. Gerber is excited to expand the finish to most of the Parma® kitchen collection, including the classic Parma Single Handle Faucet with Sidespray and the minimalist Parma Café Pull-Down Faucet.

In the Parma bathroom collection, our full ¾” thermostatic trim and custom shower components will be available in Satin Black to design a dreamy custom shower. A shower hose, ceiling-mounted shower arm, handshower, and supply elbow are just a few of the products available to deliver an experience with the reliability and value you’ve come to expect from Gerber.

Both Parma and Antioch® bath collections are expanding to include the Satin Black finish, with everything from bathroom sink faucets and tub & shower trim kits to roman tub faucets.
 
Our popular Antioch® Pull-Out Kitchen Faucet and our stunning Selene® Pull-Down and Prep Kitchen Faucets now offer stylish versatility and value in Satin Black as well.

In addition to the nearly 50 new items in Satin Black, we have also expanded the finishes available in our line of Drench™ showerheads. Now you can complete a custom or semi-custom shower design using 8″ or 10″, round or square, in all of our standard finishes: Chrome, Brushed Nickel, Brushed Bronze, or Satin Black. The perfect finishing touch to up the power of the shower.

Below you will find a list of links to various tools & resources to support this exciting product launch.
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Press Release
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Satin Black Parma, Antioch & Drench Bathroom Product Pages Link (U.S.)
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Satin Black Parma, Antioch, and Selene Kitchen Product Pages Link (U.S.)
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Parma® Bathroom Collection Sell Sheet
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Antioch® Bathroom Collection Sell Sheet
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Parma® Kitchen Collection Sell Sheet
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Antioch® Kitchen Collection Sell Sheet
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Selene® Kitchen Collection Sell Sheet
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Complete SKU & Pricing List