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Popcorn Sales

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This fall’s popcorn sale looks to be the best ever from Trail’s End and Northern Star Council. Last year’s success was phenomenal; Scouts earned over 1.2 MILLION dollars for camping experiences and unit activities. Be “Prepared. For Crunchtime” this fall by having your unit participate in the sale. Our popcorn experts would be happy to meet with your unit to determine your needs.

FREE SHIPPING ON ALL ONLINE ORDERS!

2018 Proven Results: Nationally,onlinecontinues to grow at 28%.

BENEFITS FOR UNITS

  • No risk of excess inventory.
  • No handling product.
  • No cash collection.
  • No extra work!

BENEFITS FOR SCOUTS

  • Higher sales - average online sale $73 vs $22 face-to-face.
  • More product variety.
  • Sales count toward Trail’s End Rewards and Scholarship.
  • Access to special TE online promotions and rewards.

TRAIL’S END APP

SAVE TIME MANAGING YOUR SALE!

The app for Scouts to track and report real-time storefront, wagon and online sales, accept cash and credit cards, track inventory by Scout and storefront, and schedule Scouts for storefronts.

FREE CREDIT CARD PROCESSING

Powered by Square | Paid by Trail’s End

  • Every Scout, every sale will receive free payment processing.
  • Square is the leading credit card solution for units.
  • Compatible with all Square Readers (not required to take credit cards).

PROVEN RESULTS

Over 2,300 Scouts tested the app. It led to more sales!

  • In 2018, over 190 units sold almost $2 million testing the app.
  • Sales grew 26%.
  • Credit card orders averaged 20% higher vs. cash.

Why Sell Popcorn?

  • Increase your unit and council income – 70% stays local
  • Pay for your entire Scouting program.
  • Scouts learn life lessons by “earning their own way.”
  • The prize program motivates Scouts.
  • Cool new incentives for Scouts who sell
  • For additional revenue, sell online to friends and family out of town.

 
Popcorn Updates and Details!

Resources

Questions

Dana Geller
Popcorn Chairman
[email protected]

 

2019 Popcorn Calendar

Pre-Sale Prep

July 27—Aug. 31             Attend Popcorn Training            

Aug. 1-31                          Set Unit & Scout Goals. Set Popcorn Kickoff Date for Sept.

Aug. 1-31                          Set up Store Front Sale Locations and Blitz Days

Fri. Aug  23                       Home Delivery Info and Banner Orders due                    12:00 p.m.

Thurs. Aug 28                  Show & Deliver Order Due at Trails-End.com                   11:59 p.m.

Sept. 10-14                       District Show and Deliver Pick Up                        Varies by District

Sept. 12-18                       Home Deliveries Dropped off                                Varies

Sat. Sept. 14                    Council Kickoff for ALL Scouts at Base Camp     9am-3pm

 

During the Sale

Fri. Sept 20                       SALE STARTS!                                                5:00pm

Sun. Oct 6/Mon. Oct. 7 Early Returns                                                    4:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m.

Sun. Oct 27                      SALE ENDS!                                                    11:59 p.m.

After Sale Wrap Up

Sun. Nov. 3/Mon. Nov. 4   Return Excess S&D in Metro (4 p.m.-7 p.m.)

Mon. Nov. 4                       Take Orders Due MIDNIGHT

Nov. 13-16                          Take Order Distribution                                      Varies by District

Nov. 13-16                          Take Order Home Deliveries Dropped Off        Varies by District

Tues. Nov. 19                      Prize Order Due for Dec. Delivery                     5:00 p.m.

Dec. 14                               Payments Due Fri. Dec. 13

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