Month: March 2015

Newsagency marketing group EXCLUSIVE

EXCLUSIVE is a word newsXpress newsagency marketing group members are hearing more and more as the group accesses for them from suppliers keen to work with engaged newsagents.

Whether it is EXCLUSIVE pricing, EXCLUSIVE products or EXCLUSIVE marketing investment, benefits delivered only to newsXpress members make them more successful and they help them enjoy their businesses more.

EXCLUSIVE is a difference for newsXpress members, something on which they can rely to help make their businesses more valuable.

This is another newsXpress difference.

Newsagency marketing group newsXpress buys together

buyingTake a look at this photo. Look at all the people on one stand at Toy Fair last week. What you can’t see is the other thirty people inside the stand, behind the wall. So big was our Toy fair buying group that we had to break into two. Suppliers closed off their stands for us. the results were stunning. newsXpress buying made the Toy fair for some suppliers. They are thrilled with the results. newsXpress members are thrilled with the deals. They love the EXCLUSIVE opportunities. Toy Fair was a hit. What made us laugh was the competitor following us around trying to access similar deals. One person saying they represent hundreds is not the same as filling a stand with business owners ready to write orders on the spot.

This is newsXpress in action. yes, actions speak louder than words.

newsXpress continues to grow

newsXpress is thrilled to welcome more new members this week. We’re not public with specific store names as we prefer to do that once they are settled in. We have found in the past that new members have been hounded by competitors when we have announced their details early in their membership.

The latest new members continue the excellent broad mix of newsXpress members: shopping mall, regional and rural. This diversity in membership is something newsXpress members appreciate.

Why newsXpress only publishes a fraction of its innovation here

newsXpress publishes very little of its innovation here and elsewhere publicly because others have been copying our innovation. What we research and bring to life for newsXpress members is for them as they are paying to be part of our group. Others need to discover innovation for themselves.

Several of our supplier partners complained that they were hit with requests following things we published here so we are careful to not be too specific.

This approach helps newsXpress members retail more benefits for themselves with others less likely to be able to copy them.

newsXpress conference videos help newsagents grow

newsXpress last week published the first videos of presentations from its National Conference in Melbourne. The videos provide members and their employees with access to content from the conference so that more in the business can explore the ideas and opportunities presented.

From the opening presentation through, the conference presented newsXpress members and prospects with insights and tips for strategic moves this year and beyond.

Here’s a still from the video that kicked things off for us:

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Promoting Hallmark Itty Bittys in the newsagency

Screen Shot 2015-03-05 at 2.32.36 pmnewsXpress last week shared with members of its newsagency marketing group approved artwork for promoting the collectible Itty Bittys from Hallmark.

Wonderful collateral for promoting wonderful products.

Another example of the newsXpress difference in action.

newsXpress loved Itty Bittys.

Disney and Hallmark working together like this is good for business. Customers love it.

The new stands are driving Itty Bitty sales!

Making 65% gross profit in your newsagency

Newsagency marketing group newsXpress is thrilled to have achieved a 65% GP deal for its members from a major national supplier this week. This newsXpress exclusive deal is an excellent opportunity for newsxpress members to make even more GP from these highly sought after products.

Being part of newsXpress delivers excellent benefits.

Newsagents love Trade Show networking at National newsagency conference

Newsagents attending the newsXpress National Conference in Melbourne this week have loved the networking opportunities, the connections made and the friendships renewed. This photo is from our trade show early in the time together. The room filled plenty more.

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Newsagency marketing group launches new product category

bagsAnother hit at the newsXpress National Conference and Trade Show this week was our new premium bag supplier offering excellent products with a terrific reputation and for a price that helps members achieve a stellar margin. This product category fits with two others which are developing well in newsXpress businesses.

Newsagency marketing group promotes ethical soap

soapSoap on show from from of our newsXpress preferred suppliers at our national Conference and Trade Show this week was a terrific hit.

This ethical locally made product is loved by newsXpress members who are enjoying excellent new traffic, good sales and good margin.

This is another newsXpress supplier partner success!

In addition to sourcing excellent product, newsXpress backs it with collateral, advice and support – to drive better business results.

newsXpress members hear about their extraordinary growth

confbStephanie Haggerty from Big Balloon presented sunning sales growth figures at our newsXpress National Conference on Monday.

We are thrilled our group is performing so well – for our stores, their customers, Big Balloon and our international brand partner TY.

Our access to exclusive products and data-based insights are key factors in our market-leading growth for this valued brand.

Hallmark shares valuable insight with newsagents

hmk2Hallmark Sales Director David O’Brien shared valuable insights with a pack room at the newsXpress National Conference on Monday. departing from the usual card company presentation,

David shared results from terrific in-store innovation and trials and provided insights into opportunities around which newsXpress members can expect to leverage for further growth.

newsXpress National Conference kicks off

confThis photo shows the main conference room at the newsXpress National Conference in Melbourne at the MCEC yesterday. 180 people in the room. Stunning numbers.

This is the first day of a busy three day conference event focused on traffic growth, profitability and enjoyment in member businesses.

Yesterday was preceded by a buying day on Sunday.

Ping pong, newsagents and innovation

ppnewsXpress members spent yesterday afternoon playing ping pong and learning about some very different retail opportunities. This is a newsagency marketing group leading the newsagency channel to new opportunities – and having fun along the way. This is a great environmental, retail and fun story … only from newsXpress.

It’s the newsXpress difference in action.