Total Balloon
Category Management

The numbers tell the story

20%
increased gross profits with some customers reporting more than 50%^*

25%

reduced shrink^*

75%

reduced employee labor^*

PLUS:

• Nearly $1,500,000 in unsold Holiday product returned to Allen by customers

• $500,000 in credits for obsolete inventory from previous vendors

* As reported by Allen Rocket Ship Total Category Management. Data on file in the last ten years.

Obsolete inventory allowance

Solves problem inventory issues
Cleans up your back room and vital work space
Reduces shrink while increasing profits
Carrying obsolete inventory costs you money
- Money tied up in “wrong” styles
- Labor-intensive inventories
- Clutter and disorganization detract from merchandising and image
- You waste time and lose sales opportunities
Helping you eliminate years of accumulated obsolete inventory

Guaranteed sale and shrink reduction

We won’t profit from your shrink – We promise you can maximize your sales for every holiday without any worries about shrink
No clutter to carry over year after year
Never have leftover holiday product again!
Allen’s Rocket Ship program provides the cleanest inventory in the industry

Labor reduction and helium savings

Proprietary Allen Helium Transport System delivers a proven solution to reduce labor hours and increase sales
Slash labor up to 75%
Your balloons will be more saleable all the time so your sales and profits will take off. You would not permit a rotten tomato to be displayed with the fresh tomatoes. The same principle holds true for balloons.
Allen Helium Transport System features a net-zero cost to our balloon/helium partners. Check for details

See the longer-lasting difference and experience increased sales with ANAGRAM XtraLife® & HeLIUM SAVER® balloons constructed with XtraLife technology

Simplification

Custom catalog created just for your stores
Holiday orders predetermined for all stores
Custom UPC barbell labels ensure scanning accuracy while increasing sales
Just five UPCs scan your entire helium balloon program – Cost Average Pricing works for you – Pay one low price for all 18” standard balloons
Streamlined, automatic helium delivery to all your locations

Inventory control

New store set up and training from Allen University

Properly configured plan-o-gram results in lower inventory investment and maximized sales
Beautiful, effectively merchandised product and displays
We review the Guide to Inventory Management with your store staff to ensure a thorough understanding of the inventory management system and guaranteed sale and order processes
Get everything you need to start selling balloons and building profits from day one
Allen customer service representatives consult, advise, and work with you every step of the way