Here it is! State of Origin TONIGHT!

newsXpress Harbour Town on the Gold Coast have created a classic display highlighting both the Maroons and Cockroach merchandise in the battle for supremacy in the traditional Northern states game.

Regardless of the result in tonight’s massive Game 1 at ANZ Stadium the big winner is Victoria, who’s very own Melbourne Storm have a record 9 representatives.

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newsXpress Kin Kora steam ahead while others rest

newsXpress Kin Kora are always at the forefront of promotional activity and post Mother’s Day is no exception.

The ‘Symply Too Good To Be True‘ display has been up for just over a week and has already generated great sales. With Annette Sym touring Gladstone this week we are hoping for another surge in sales. newsXpress has a fantastic two way relationship with Annette , which is certain to see her reward the store for promoting her title with her reciprocating this support when highlighting her products are available in store during her various speaking engagements.

While the rest of the country may never understand the allure, for dyed in the wool Queenslander’s and New South Welshmen nothing is bigger than State of Origin. With the big game 1 clash only a week away Kin Kora have a full range of merchandise and decoration on sale in a prominent location.  Sarah mentioned that the jerseys are out and loyalty is stronger than ever, also if there wasn’t upcoming $20million Lotto draws the promo would consume more of the shop. Just wait until you see what they have planned for game 2 in the Sunshine state!

In what has been a busy promotional time they have also created some fantastic in-store posters thanks to their trusted Toshiba photocopier.


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ALL SET UP FOR MOTHERS DAY

newsXpress Shellharbour have shown their background in card retailing with balloons suspended above the valley of Mother’s Day cards and gifts. All dressed in purple shirts, including the guys, they make a great team. Their kiosk is also performing well with the Hallmark Mother’s Day promotion posters.

You can even buy a cookbook to cook mum dinner …

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NEW BLOOD MEANS RENEWED ENERGY & FOCUS

newsXpress Woden are outposting for the first time, all signs are it’s a little ripper. Anthony and Nic are new to the industry, and are about to do a brand new shop fit.

What is impressive is the energy and focus they bring to the store and the newsXpress network. They are not held back by the past and take on board ideas and run with them which is exactly what a newsXpresser does being forward thinking and progressive.

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NEWSAGENCY OR newsXpress RETAILER – WHICH ARE YOU?

newsXpress stores all over Australia do the brand proud with their thoughtful and innovative displays but none better than newsXpress Orange.

You cannot go into this store at any time of the year with money in your pocket as they will always get some of it. Everywhere you look and as you browse the different departments you get an alternative gift offering. A wonderful lesson to all retailers.

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ITS ALL ABOUT ATTITUDE

The team at newsXpress Ivanhoe are making a lot of changes to their shop.
They have just changed over to Hallmark and with Mother’s Day in the next few days are well placed with gifts and other complementary products to really up sell to their customers.

As this shop is in a premium high street location, watch it really take off as it is fully rebranded and the shop goes through a realignment and more product is added. Its all about attitude and the way the team at Ivanhoe are going they will be reaping huge rewards in the not so distant future.

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EXCELLENCE IN EXECUTION

The team from newsXpress Indooroopilly do it so well, you would think the three shops had just opened. Clean, well merchandised and first class service whilst embracing the hiPP range, new giftware, ribbon by the meter, wrap, bags and bow, and the Willow Tree range of statues.

Have a look at this premium operation to see how to operate a retail store. Simply stunning 365 days a year, at all three stores.

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CONNECTING WITH THE COMMUNITY

Recently a lot of newsXpressers have adopted the newsXpress newsletter template supplied by newsXpress support.

Here are some examples from newsXpress Reservoir and newsXpress Southport Park. They keep the customers informed and show how newsXpress stores connect with their local community, simple but very effective.

newsXpress Southport Park – newsxpress-southport-park-newsletter-april-08.pdf

newsXpress Reservoir – follow the link here

Local market research pays dividends at Thornlie

newsXpress Thornlie have realised a very important retail lesson and listened to their customers.

With their loyal consumer base not totally enamored with the planned marketing theme for Mother’s Day, Jits and the team sought guidance from their Hallmark representative to create these stunning gift baskets. Which provide a magnificent visual merchandising statement as well as a convenient yet coveted gift appropriate to the season.

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OUTPOSTING ATTRACTS SO MANY MORE CUSTOMERS

newsXpress Indooroopilly have set up a Mothers Day outpost outside their level 3 store. The centre piece is the Hallmark Mothers Day cards and Forever Friends range, with a mixture of other complementary gifts.

The pictures speak for themselves. No wonder these stores are looked upon as some of the best in the industry.

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TOOWONG BANKING NEW MONEY

The team at newsXpress Toowong keep nailing new money revenue streams resulting in increased profits and satisfied customers who see something new every time they come into the store.

Whether it’s the Canson paper, cardboard and exclusive newsXpress Creative Centre Art ranges, Artee Supplies invitations, hIPP boxes and fashion stationery or massive growth from the Hallmark strategic partnership. Its great to see a store so well run and growing at a massive rate.

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