AMITYVILLE, NY, Feb. 12, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Iconic Brands, Inc. (OTC PINK: ICNB) is pleased to announce several updates and ongoing negotiations through the first month of 2018. First, the company audits are imminent, the company has been working diligently with the auditors, and will release the audits immediately upon completion. In concert with the audit completion the company is moving with our Legal Counsel to proceed with the up-list.
With a record fourth quarter and a very successful holiday promotion campaign at Publix, we are now working with Publix on another promotion for this quarter. The company is very pleased with the sell through and looks forward to this continued relationship.
The company has completed the design and bottles on the 375ML of Bellissima Prosecco, to be known as the “Bellissima Bambini”. The initial response from our wholesalers for the 375ML offering has been very positive. The Company anticipates the 375ml later this quarter with a formal industry wide launch at the 2018 National Convention in late April in Las Vegas. The Company is confident this introduction of the Bellissima Bambini will bolster the brands “on premise” presence, i.e. restaurants, lounges, clubs etc.
The Company is also extremely excited about a new brand release that will be a “Hand and Glove” fit to the Company's Bellissima Brand. The Company will also be officially launching this brand extension at the National WSWA Convention in Las Vegas, This brand extension is something that management has been working on for quite some time and we are almost ready for production. The liquid and glass have been sourced, production contracted, and final label designs are being completed.
The company is also pleased to announce that negotiations to distribute the product in Australia and New Zealand are now with a world renowned company, and we are hopeful this agreement will be finalized shortly and shipping will commence directly from Italy to both markets.
Although forward looking and not yet finalized, the company is in talks with one of the largest and most prolific sales and marketing companies in the world. These negotiations are a “Work in Progress” but the Company is hopeful these negotiations can be finalized shortly and transcend the Company's sales further and faster as it will have a transformative effect on our brands route to market and support of the market placements.
Lastly, we are pleased to announce a renewed focus will commence on BiVi Vodka. We are pleased to announce BiVi will be distributed in New York starting April 1st through The Opici Group. The company will be focusing attention on BiVi in four key markets, New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, (The Tri-State), and Las Vegas.
The company will be working to significantly bolster sales of this Handcrafted Small Batch Sicilian Vodka with our brand partner Mr. Chazz Palminteri.
Mr. Richard DeCicco commented, “We continue to make great strides in building our company. I appreciate the many emails from our shareholders and can assure you our team is working around the clock to build shareholder value, and have several deals working that are in fact potentially game changing, I will do my best to bring this to fruition. Again I appreciate everyone’s patience and support.”
Please visit our website and follow us on twitter @BellissimabyCB and on Instagram @BellissimaProsecco: View Christie’s appearance schedule which we will continue to update, and great new recipes; www.bellissimaprosecco.com
Please visit our website www.bivivodka.com to learn about the finest Sicilian Craft Vodka on the market today. Please watch the great videos with Chazz Palminteri to learn about our brand and see the map for our list of current retailers.
About Iconic Brands, Inc.
Iconic Brands Inc. ("Iconic") is a beverage company with the highest expertise of developing, from inception to completion, alcoholic beverages for itself and third parties. Iconic Brands markets and places products into national distribution through long standing industry relationships. Iconic is also a leader in "Celebrity Branding" of beverages, procuring superior and unique products from around the world and branding its products with internationally recognized celebrities. Currently offering Bivi Vodka, www.BiviVodka.com and Bellissima Prosecco, www.BellissimaProsecco.com .
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