Our Services

Market Analysis

We evaluate the 6 P's of a brand (Product, Pricing, Promotions, Packaging, Providence & Performance) ...
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Brand Management

We manage brands by caring for every aspect of the day to day duties that is required to include new ...
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Supply Chain Solutions

We combine a process-driven approach with action to deliver measurable business value. So you can ...
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Compliance

Ensuring product is fully compliant for the USA including nutritional fact panels for food products, FDA ...
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SPINS Data

Syndicated store data can be pulled to provide in-depth knowledge of a category's performance in a ...
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Full Service Merchandising

We believe that a hands-on approach to merchandising is in the best interest of our customers. We ...
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Brand Consulting

Global Marketing Select would love to share our experience, knowledge and enthusiasm with wine, ...
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Tradeshow Coordination & Representation

Global Marketing Select loves tradeshows! We believe there’s no better way than to grow business in ...
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Establish A USA Entity

We can assist and facilitate foreign companies establishing a USA entity. This is a process that is ...
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Market Analysis

We evaluate the 6 P’s of a brand (Product, Pricing, Promotions, Packaging, Providence & Performance). We evaluate these by obtaining live real time feedback leveraging our relationships with decision makers of retailers and distributors. Your product information requesting feedback will be distributed across 350+ contacts throughout the USA. This process will take 4-6 weeks to complete. In order to complete the market analysis in a timely manner it is imperative that we receive all the information required for your brand. Our checklist below informs you of what we require:

  1. USA Friendly Sales Sheet (If this not available, provide what you have so we can assist in tailoring to the USA market. 
  2. USA Applicable Barcodes (GTIN12). The USA is NOT fully complaint to the GTIN13. We recommend going through GS1 to obtain this and not a third party company.
  3. FOB Pricing
  4. Samples – One case of each sku minimum to start depending on case pack size.  (In order to be able to fully assess the 5 P’s that we discuss in our project summary for the market analysis, physical product will be needed with buyers). Ensure a prior notice has been completed before product arrives into the USA. If the product contains alcohol a COLA Waiver will need to be submitted and approved prior to shipping.
  5. Trademark All Company Logos & Brand Names for the USA Market. If a recommended attorney is needed we can recommend a law firm. 
  6. Promotional Plan for the USA Market
  7. Front & Back Labels of All Products that will be imported (Be sure all requirements below are met.)
  8. Have a file type of JPG or PNG 
  9. File size should not exceed 750KB in size. 
  10. Have a compression/quality ration set at medium 7 out of 10 or 70 out of 100)
  11. Have no surrounding white space or printer’s proof detail; this must be cropped out. 
  12. Include importers statement on back of label indicating Mint Ventures LLC as the importer of record.
  13. Wine/Spirit Labels that are planned to be imported into the USA should meet all requirements of  TTB. 
  14. Obtain a FDA Number. A FDA number and online login can be obtained here FDA industry systems – Accounts management
  15. Obtain a DUNS Number. You can obtain one by accessing this website SAM Webform : Home (dnb.com)Please note in order  to register for a DUNS number there is no cost to do this. You can do it online  via this site if you can access.
  16. High Resolution Company Logo
  17. High Resolution Packshots of the Front and Back of the Product
  18. Word Document with Ingredient Lists for Each Product. 
  19. One pager award sheet on any medals or awards won. 
  20. Completed Pallet Configuration Spreadsheet for Each Varietal/Product (provided by Global Marketing Select/Mint Ventures LLC)
  21. List of product rankings in order of sales. 

Brand Management

We manage brands by caring for every aspect of the day to day duties that is required to include new vendor setup forms, sales, promotions, merchandising, collections, etc and provide you weekly/bi-weekly updates on what is occurring.

Supply Chain Solutions

We combine a process-driven approach with action to deliver measurable business value. So you can be more efficient. Leaner. More agile. So you can free up cash flow. Save money. Deliver smarter.

Compliance

Ensuring your product is fully compliant for the USA requirements including nutritional fact panels for food products, FDA registration, TTB approved labels for alcoholic products, COLA Waivers, bottle deposits, etc. We can handle it all to ensure this is one less stress to worry about.

SPINS Data

Syndicated store data can be pulled to provide in-depth knowledge of a category’s performance in a particular market. This will help increase chances of product placement with a retailer as they are able to understand the markets needs within your category segment.

Full Service Merchandising

We believe that a hands-on approach to merchandising is in the best interest of our customers. We provide full-service support to retailers across the country. Our merchandisers are experts in our product categories and will manage store inventory, rotate stock, and ensure that promotional and merchandising plans are properly managed and executed. Our full-service approach is one thing that sets us apart from our competitors.

Brand Consulting

Global Marketing Select would love to share our experience, knowledge and enthusiasm with wine, spirits and food brands looking to expand their points of distribution in the marketplace. Our strength & depth of experience in package design, product formulation, and pricing/promotional strategy are our strongest assets. Working in the industry for 12 plus years pioneering multiple brands, Global Marketing Select is well equipped to provide honest valuable direction to clients to ensure a positively sincere response from retail & distributor accounts alike.

We have had success in various channels such as conventional and specialty food distributors, natural, organic & specialty food retailers, as well as independent grocers, liquor stores, & on-premises channels.

Tradeshow Coordination & Representation

Global Marketing Select loves tradeshows! We believe there’s no better way than to grow business in person and interacting and networking! Global Marketing Select has experience in coordinating tradeshows to ensure our clients get the best bang for their investment. Securing new contacts, engaging with new potential retailers and distributors while marketing the brand is our number one priority! Our team is very aggressive at tradeshows to ensure we get the maximum exposure.

Establish A USA Entity

We can assist and facilitate foreign companies establishing a USA entity. This is a process that is becoming more in demand with many retailers/distributors as payment is remitted.