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The Alkaline Water Company reports developments around its premium alkaline water business and flagship Alkaline88® brand. News commonly covers production readiness, sales coverage, and distribution activity for alkaline water products, including regional market relaunches such as Southern California.
Company updates also address capital-structure actions, Regulation A financing activity, debt cancellations, reverse stock split implementation, board appointments, and governance initiatives tied to the OTC-traded WTER common stock.
The Alkaline Water Company (NASDAQ: WTER) announced the availability of its Alkaline88 1-Gallon and 1-Liter bottles at over 220 Meijer Express locations across the Midwest. This partnership is expected to significantly drive the company’s growth in convenience store channels for fiscal 2023, similar to the impact seen from last year's grocery channel expansions. According to a Nielsen report from January 2022, Alkaline88 became the fastest-growing among the top ten enhanced water brands in the U.S. and ranked 8th overall. The company anticipates further growth with Meijer.
The Alkaline Water Company (NASDAQ: WTER) is expanding its market presence by introducing Alkaline88® 1-gallon and 3-liter bottles in over 400 Stop & Shop locations across Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island, Downstate New York, and Northern New Jersey. This expansion aims to capitalize on the supermarket chain's reach to nearly 30 million residents. The company anticipates this move will significantly boost revenue growth for fiscal 2023. Previously, Alkaline88® products have gained traction in other Ahold Delhaize chains, and the company's leadership emphasizes a commitment to market excellence.
The Alkaline Water Company (NASDAQ: WTER) reported robust growth in its Alkaline88® brand, achieving a 46.4% year-over-year sales increase for the 13-week period ending January 1, 2022. This growth surpassed the category average of 19.3%. Highlights include a 25% market share increase, ranking Alkaline88 as the 9th largest value-added water brand. Despite more than doubling category growth, the company maintained promotional spending 27% below competitors. The success is attributed to strategic supply chain initiatives and increased visibility in major retailers.
The Alkaline Water Company (NASDAQ: WTER) has expanded its Direct Store Delivery (DSD) networks, adding over 600 stores in the Southwest and a total of 1,200 new c-stores in the past six months. The company, known for its Alkaline88® product, credits its DSD partners, Hensley Beverage and Nevada Beverage Company, for this growth. The company plans to further extend its DSD strategy into the Northeast and Northwest markets. The convenience store sector for enhanced waters generated over $1.4 billion in sales in 2020, indicating significant growth potential.
The Alkaline Water Company (NASDAQ: WTER) has announced that its Alkaline88 products will be available in over 370 Maverik convenience stores across 12 western states. This partnership aims to boost market share in key regions and cater to health-conscious consumers, particularly travelers. The flagship one-gallon bottles will be sold in these locations. CEO Ricky Wright emphasized that this strategy aligns with expanding the company's presence in both Southwest and Northwest markets, leveraging Maverik's strong retail reputation.
The Alkaline Water Company (NASDAQ: WTER) is launching A88CBD FreshCap powered by Vessl to three distributors, enabling distribution to thousands of retail locations across states like Colorado, Texas, and Illinois. This rollout comes after a successful product launch at recent tradeshows. The CBD beverage market is projected to reach $2 billion by 2026, and the company aims to expand into additional states, leveraging its reputation and distributor partnerships. CEO Ricky Wright expressed optimism about the product's performance based on positive consumer feedback.
The Alkaline Water Company (NASDAQ: WTER) announced its sponsorship of The Sports Illustrated Awards, featuring its product Alkaline88 as the exclusive bottled water. The event will recognize athletes and sports moments, hosted by DJ Khaled, and includes significant awards presented by Shaquille O’Neal and celebrated tennis icon Billie Jean King. The partnership with ABG Entertainment aims to strengthen brand visibility. The awards are set for December 7, 2021, at 8 p.m. ET, broadcast live from the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood, Florida.
The Alkaline Water Company (NASDAQ: WTER) reported significant early success from its preliminary Direct-Store-Delivery (DSD) partnerships. This initiative, involving Hensley Beverage, Nevada Beverage, and Mahaska, has added thousands of convenience stores to its retail footprint. Notably, sales through Hensley reached 578% of the Q2 forecast for fiscal 2022, highlighting robust brand penetration. The company aims to expand its presence further in the C-store channel, currently serving less than 20% of the market, valued at $1.4 billion last year, and is exploring additional DSD networks in the Northeast and Northwest.
The Alkaline Water Company (NASDAQ: WTER) has announced a new advertising campaign in Times Square, New York City, starting Thanksgiving 2021 and running through December 31, 2022. The campaign features Alkaline88® ads displayed on four massive digital billboards, totaling 8,500 square feet, reaching over 50 million visitors annually. CEO Ricky Wright highlighted that this increased visibility should enhance brand awareness and drive revenue growth in the Northeast, where their products are available in national retailers and through online delivery.
The Alkaline Water Company (NASDAQ: WTER) has partnered with iDEAL Hospitality Partners Group to enhance sales in the non-commercial hospitality channel. This collaboration leverages iDEAL's extensive industry experience to promote the Alkaline88® brand across hotels, casinos, and other venues. The partnership aims to capitalize on the growing demand for premium alkaline water, with plans for significant announcements anticipated in early 2024. This strategic move reflects the company's commitment to establishing Alkaline88® as a key player in the hospitality market.