|
Post by michaeld on Jan 23, 2015 8:03:47 GMT -6
I have heard rumor's, via another board, that Palmolive shave stick and creams are being discontinued. Anyone know/heard about this? It would be a real shame as these products are wonderful.
|
|
|
Post by PJGH on Jan 23, 2015 10:19:48 GMT -6
The letter that came from Palmolive to one of the chaps on TSR stated that Palmolive were ceasing ALL products in the UK except for some canned gel. It was noticed by other members of that forum that the wording was exactly the same as a letter doing the rounds some three years ago.
I wouldn't put a whole heap of stock on it ... even if it is the official word from Palmolive. Companies tend not to have the best reputation in telling the straight truth - to me, it read like there was a hiatus in production due to masses of stocks, which is evident in the shops. Furthermore, only the UK was stated - there is a global market out there and one which we can dip into happily as a customer. Myself, I buy a lot from India.
It was also commented that a good way to drum up sales was to threaten the withdrawl of a clearly good selling product.
|
|
|
Post by mjclark on Jan 23, 2015 12:43:11 GMT -6
It was also commented that a good way to drum up sales was to threaten the withdrawl of a clearly good selling product. Ha ha - they've succeeded here, I'm panic buying the sticks
|
|
|
Post by PJGH on Jan 23, 2015 12:54:52 GMT -6
I was going to buy one anyway, but I might get two now ...
My plan is to "cut" my puck of Eucris 50/50 with one of these sticks. Yes, it'll be a pale green, but I think that is not a bad thing for Eucris - it'll stand out in the bowl!
|
|
|
Post by PJGH on Jan 23, 2015 12:55:48 GMT -6
Oh, they did say in the letter that "Pound Shops" will be the place to buy them ... which drew the comment, "that would double its price!"
|
|
|
Post by Petrvs on Jan 23, 2015 12:59:20 GMT -6
Didn't read anything about this. Here in Italy both the classic red cream and the green one w/menthol are still very easy to find almost everywhere...and I'd say it's the best value for money cream we have, beaten only by the green Proraso. It would be a pity if it was discontinued (as the sticks were, at least over here, a while ago)
|
|
|
Post by drumzalot on Jan 23, 2015 13:50:24 GMT -6
I can't find this shave stick anywhere unless I order it online. I hope they don't stop manufacturing it. Whenever a wet shaving item is pulled off the shelves it's like a major blow.
|
|
|
Post by PJGH on Jan 23, 2015 16:04:46 GMT -6
|
|
|
Post by HoosierTrooper on Jan 27, 2015 15:18:23 GMT -6
I'd hate to see the Palmolive stick go, I really like it a lot and it's my son's favorite. Two of my nieces went to Ireland a couple years ago for vacation and I gave them some money to get some for me, ended up paying about the same as it costs online but it was kind of cool getting five of them from a pharmacy there.
|
|