Just like everyone else in America, I'm a little annoyed with the rising prices of everything -- not to mention the ever-present grocery shrink ray. (Can ice cream cartons get any smaller?)
I've resisted raising prices at Wilava because I didn't want to become one of 'those' companies, and I'd really hoped I'd be able to ride out the bad economy. But, the costs of running my business have gone up... by a lot. Not just insurance and the day-to-day costs, like printing labels and shipping, but some of the raw ingredients I use have gone up in price by more than 100%.
More than 100%!
So I've spent the past few months analyzing products, prices, packaging, suppliers, you name it. I think I have some solutions that will allow me to both stay in business and benefit you!
As of today, Balancing Facial Toner is going to be sold in an 8 ounce size, and I'm eliminating the 4 ounce bottle. In reviewing past orders, I noticed many customers were buying two bottles of Toner for every one bottle of Cleanser. So this change has benefits beyond just $$$ savings -- there's less packaging, which is great for the enviroment and it will take up less space in your home. The price is going up a few dollars, but you'll be getting twice the amount. I hope everyone is happy with the change.
Vitamin C Serum is also going up to $30 at the end of this week. Unfortunately, there was no easy fix here. I had switched packaging from jars to airless bottles a few months ago, and didn't raise the price. But the new packaging is a bigger raw cost vs. the jars, so I really just have to give in here. This change will take place on Friday, so if you want to get a bottle before the increase, order now!
Monday, April 18, 2011
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