DALLAS, TX / ACCESSWIRE / July 9, 2015 / Auri, Inc. (PINKSHEETS: URI) (the Company), successfully launched the sale of its 3D Paper Tolle Framed Art on Evine Live and Amazon. These pilot programs established market interest and will lead to expanded events and market coverage. Scott Tassan, CFO, stated, "These market events have confirmed that our product resonates well with the American customer." In further news, the Pingo home decorating venture in China has reported a new store count of 150 units and on pace to establish 200 stores by the end of the third quarter. In addition, a successful 'on line' portal has been launched with brisk sales results for home decorating products. Tassan has reported that, "Pingo presents a unique opportunity to integrate a fast growing China home decorating company with growing market share and strong revenue growth with AURI as a public company with access to the USA financial markets."
The live on television product sales can be seen at: http://www.evine.com/search/?q=thomas+kinkade&icid=InternalSearch_AutoSearch_thomas+kinkade
The company continues to expand its market share and add new distribution outlets to its roster.
Recently the company announced following updates:
AURI announces the sale of framed 3D products in inventory on two major market direct sale platforms Amazon and Evine Live (formally ShopNBC). This will produce revenue and establish market access to continue trading with off shore factory partners in China developing new products for AURIs distribution channels. The process of making 3D framed art products has multiple applications. With the success of AURIs current products in these marketing channels new products will be created to continue to provided updated styles. Scott Weinert, CEO of AURI, commented that "it has taken some time to develop acceptance of the new 3D products in the market place. By taking the product direct to consumers we feel we will gain a faster sales momentum and increase profitability."
AURI reports continued strong sales in its consumer products division operated under the wholly owned subsidiary, Phoenix Fulfillment Group LLC. The talent and experience of the new design office in El Segundo has let to opening of several new national accounts. With the growth of the company and growing commitments in China, Mr. Weinert, CEO and Chairman has made a three year commitment to relocate to CA, moving to Rolling Hills Estates on the Palos Verdes Peninsula just south of Los Angeles. This affords access to the design team in El Segundo and closer proximity to our China joint venture opportunity in Pingo. The Pingo home decor stores, design and service company based in Shunde, China has continued to expand, opening 30 new stores per month during the first quarter of 2015. Mr. Weinert will be dividing his time between the sales & marketing management responsibilities of the consumer art products sold to North American retailers and the Pingo home decor and decoration company in China.
The company will continue to maintain and operate its headquarters offices in Dallas, Texas.
Recently the company announced its desire and plans to maintain a tight and manageable float in the market. The company current share structure as follows:
- As of 6/2/15 Auri, Inc. shows a total outstanding balance of 1,010,946,700. Authorized shares are 3,000,000,000. The float total is 62,328,196.
- The company, management, and its attorneys will commence the process of up listing the company to the next tier and to a fully reporting status; OTCQB and OTCQX.
"We are excited with the financial goals and milestones that we have already achieved, and are ready for the next level. This company, once we complete the acquisition and the audits, has all the ingredients to qualify for the up listing on the big boards, such as NASDAQ. The managed float, share structure and market cap should enhance our shareholders value and create a better path for the next level," commented James S. Tassan, CFO.
Recently company posted greater revenues from last year and the following updates:
AURI announces the first deliveries to retail customers of the new oversize KD stretched canvas product call MuralArt. The first deliveries of 8 foot by 10 foot stretched canvas product shipped in a unique knock down configuration were received by Rooms To Go, a furniture retailer based in Florida with stores throughout many southern states and Texas. This is a very exciting development with this product in development for well over a year. Chairman and CEO, Scott Weinert stated, "This unique and proprietary product is one of the most innovative and ground breaking product opportunities in wall decor, with application industry wide for both retail, hospitality and visual retail display. We are very excited to see this finally come to fruition and appreciate the partnership with Rooms to Go so see this product launched. AURI expects this product to continue to have an immediate impact in the market place with exciting new applications from this new oversize canvas wall decor product that is transportable and also may be shipped efficiently." Mr. Weinert stated, "that this is a game changer for customers looking to purchase large art pieces to decorate an entire wall, large over the sofa murals and many industry applications."
Recently the company announced:
The company has achieved tremendous milestones of development and is poised to become a great Distribution Company. During the past several quarters the company acquired a revenue producing Phoenix Fulfilment Group LLC and achieved over 200% increase in revenues! The financial forecast for 2015 is already looking a lot better than 2014. The Management is composed of the most seasoned and knowledgeable staff with a clear plan and superior positioning compared to the competition.
FAMOUS QUOTES AND HISTORICAL TRENDS:
It's a Beautiful Thing. AURI Inc., were as good as gold!
Stocks plunged during the recent recession, but the economic downturn's impact on the art market was minimal. At the height of the recession in 2008, the art market fell a slight 4.5%, according to the Mei/Moses All Art Index, which tracks the long-term performance of fine art. This isn't the first time the art market fared well in a poor economic climate - it also out-performed the stock market during the 2001 recession.
So far, art market has enjoyed seven years of price appreciation. According to Bloomberg, the average compound annual return has been 33% since 2004. The high historical performance has attracted the attention of hedge fund managers, endowments and foundations, and ultra-high-net-worth individuals.
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ABOUT AURI:
AURI Inc. Were as good as gold! The Company was formed by a group of investors whose talents and interests were based in Production, Content Development, Audio/Visual Presentations, Intellectual Properties Development and acquisitions, as well as oil and gas and real-estate investments. The management is based around seasoned corporate officers, directors and consultants who are experienced in management and mergers/acquisitions of multimillion dollar companies. The companys plan and concept was developed and based around a plan of acquiring and developing High End Art and Reproductions, focusing AURI INC to become a Publisher and Licensor. Then, retaining the duplication and reproduction rights, on an exclusive basis, in order to sell and distribute the products worldwide. The company and management believe that they can create, sustain and grow one of the largest art publishing companies in the world.
ABOUT Phoenix Fulfillment Group LLC
Phoenix Fulfillment Group LLC is a marketing, sales and distribution company focused on delivering consumer products to retailers and distributors in various market sectors in North America. Phoenix Fulfillment Group LLC has well established manufacturing relationships with factories in China and Southeast Asia where products are produced and shipped to its customers. Phoenix provides design direction and logistics support to the factories as well to insure a high level of customer satisfaction from its customers. The company has decades of experience in trading with China and other Asian countries and also decades of experience in building relationships with retail partners.
Phoenix Fulfillment Group LLC markets art and other wall decor products to major retail customers throughout North America. Phoenix Fulfillment Group sells and distributes to leading home decor retailers such as Kirklands, Home Goods, AC Moore, Dollar General and many other major retail customers across various market sectors.
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