Despite the complex challenges in 2025, we successfully launched our cleaning line to market before the end of the year.
Retail Growth and Retention
Although the macro environment limited our ability to expand our store presence as expected, we experienced healthy growth in existing stores and an increase in high repeat customer rate.
Existing Product Growth Across all Channels
As we faced challenges bringing new products to drive growth and expand our customer base, our existing products performed well to support our growth.
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Launch on B2B Channels positioned for 2026 growth
Growing in B2B was one of our major targets in 2025. We successfully began that journey with our launch on Quil.com, the second leading platform for small and midsize B2B purchases.
2025 Challenges
Current Macro Environment Not Favorable
Increase in costs due to tariffs
Changes in administration
Corporate changes in business attitude
Uncertainty around short- and long-term outlook
Unsustainable Growth Funding Strategy
Competition with potential high-return investments
Forward-looking approach created unforeseen issues
Short-term loans affected cash flow
Strong reliance on external funding
Waste in Resources
Retail sales team fell extremely short of expectations due to the current environment
Minimum output on fixed cost drivers on P&L
Low conversion on investment opportunities compared to time allocated
Our Approach
Solution / Strategy in 2026
Pivot and Adapt
Adopting strategies that would help balance out exposure to macro risk and create a sustainable growth outlook for Simpleaf GTM strategies
Conservative Growth Approach
Reactive growth approach vs proactive growth approach to minimize burden on cashflow and daily operation
Reallocation of Resources
Focus resources on controllable and flexible factors that would enables us to take stop measures if results are not yielding expectations
"Our strategy is to reduce reliance on external factors while building resilience against market uncertainties through disciplined execution and continuous adaptation."
Strategic Focus
2026 Key Objectives
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Drive Innovation Growth
Focus on Simpleaf Clean growth across all sales platforms
Finalize partnership with Texas Tech University Advanced Sustainability Non-Woven Department
Open new market segment with new product offerings
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Gain Cash Flow Control
Reduce liability expense on P&L and BS
Use a creative approach to offset short-term cash flow needs
Diversify investment opportunities to attract other types of investors
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Operational Efficiency
Onboard new AI capability tools to drive efficiency and reduce overhead costs
Streamline operational processes to reduce reliance on disparate solutions
Conduct a full analysis of 2025 cost lines and identify opportunities to reduce costs through new processes
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Improve Key Relationships
Enhance communication and engagements with investors and other stakeholders
Work with current vendors to improve terms in support of our overall strategy
Increase customer engagement to drive loyalty and retention