Category: newsXpress newsagents

Nobblers & Lushingtons at newsXpress beechworth

beechworth-local-author.jpgnewsXpress Beechworth is supporting a local author by promoting Nobblers & Lushingtons in-store. The book, by a local author, is a history of the hotels of Beechworth and the Ovens district.The book is prominently displayed on the corner of the main book table located in a high traffic area of the store.

Connecting with local opportunities like this is important to individual newsXpress members as well as to newsXpress nationally.  While we all trade under a national banner, our local community connection is vital to individual business health.

Margaret River resident wins surfboard

shop-photos-017-2.jpgSurfing World magazine ran a promotion in association with newsXpress Margaret River. Pictured in newsXpress Margaret River’s Andrew Wagner and Tim Coleman, a local customer who won the surfboard. The competition created considerable interest with the board hung above the surfing magazines.  Like any promotion, there is a reatil goal – in this case, more surf magazines were sold.

newsXpress appreciates publisher support for local promotions such as this one in Margaret River.

Welcome newsXpress Merrylands

merrylands.JPGnewsXpress is thrilled to welcome newsXpress Merrylands (NSW) to our group.  This greenfield location is in a new extension to the Merrylands Shopping Centre.

The new shop, once fully stocked, will have an excellent range of magazines, Hallmark Cards, wrap, stationery, social stationery, gifts and lottery products.  The shopfit is innovative and appealing – sure to draw excellent traffic.

We will have mroe news about new members next week.

Mother’s Day at newsXpress Maryborough (QLD)

newsxpress-maryborough-qld.jpgCapping two aisles, the team at newsXpress Maryborough (QLD) has made a strong pitch for Mother’s Day to shoppers who enter the store.

They are using the Hallmark marketing collateral and the prize offer to draw attention to greeting cards and the newsXpress collateral to dress other parts of the store where they have other products on offer.

On the right of the photo you can see good use of packaging products which connect with the Mother’s Day theme.

newsXpress Reservoir promotes Mother’s Day

reservior.jpgnewsXpress Reservior is running a strong Mother’s Day campaign around a broad selection of gifts as well as greeting cards. Starting from the shop and working back, they are using the newsXpress marketing collateral to tell the story in-store above the products they have on offer.

With Mother’s Day an important season for the community in Reservoir, the team at newsXpress Reservoir is making a strong and competitive pitch for the business.

Mother’s Day in Beechworth

beechworth-mothers-day.jpgnewsXpress Beechworth (VIC) is promoting their Mother’s Day offer with a beautiful window display. Hallmark Mother’s Day cards, gifts and books are the core items being promoted in their window which fronts the street.

The Hallmark and newsXpress marketing collateral work well together.

The window display embraces the heritage theme of Beechworth.

As the photo shows, a good window display is about connecting with the season in a way designed to attract passers-by in to  browse and shop.  Well done to all involved!

Mother’s Day in Lismore

lismore1.JPGnewsXpress Scott’s Lismore has a terrific Mother’s Day display which draws people into the store for cards as well as gifts.  Blending the Hallmark collateral with the newsXpress collateral works well – as the photo shows.  Located on Woodlark Street in Lismore, this store is a credit to Luke and Trina Scott who carry on  cherished family tradition.

Mother’s Day in Clarendon Street Victoria

newsxpress-clarendon.jpgnewsXpress Clarendon (VIC) has a Mother’s Day gift range and an excellent range of Hallmark Mother’s Day cards on display for this important retail season. Facing onto the busy Clarendon Street in South Melbourne, the folks at newsXpress Clarendon are making the most of passing foot traffic to pitch their Mother’s Day story.  They are doing this with the support of Hallmark and newsXpress collateral to promote the season.  Customers shopping for newspapers, magazines and stationery cannot miss the Mother’s Day offer.

Two newsXpress finalists in ACP Magazines’ Retail Scholarship award

newsXpress is proud to see two newsXpress representatives among the three finalists for the 2010 Connections Retail Scholarship.

Fiona Matthews from newsXpress Salamander Bay and Jason Schwarten from newsXpress Forest Hill are in the finals which will be judged in Sydney next week.  The winner receives seat on the next Westfield World Retail Study Tour. The major prize, valued at $18,304, runs for 17 days and visits Tokyo, Los Angeles, New York, London, and Barcelona.

The judging of all entries was undertaken by a panel of retail experts without the entries identifying the entrants name or the newsagency with which they are connected.

newsXpress wishes Fiona and Jason the best for next week’s tough judging.

Mother’s Day at newsXpress Eli Waters

eli-waters-mothersday.jpgThe team at newsXpress Eli Waters has setup their first Mother’s Day display for the 2010 season.  They are using gifts from the newsXpress range and newsXpress Mother’s Day marketing collateral provided free to newsXpress members.

the offer will expand as Mother’s Day approaches.

There is good evidence to suggest that going out early with a season like Mother’s Day, right after Easter, is appreciated by shoppers.  newsXpress and partner suppliers support this with early access to product and collateral.

newsXpress Wetherill Park lottery win in the news

newsXpress Wetherill Park featured in the news against this weeks thanks to a $1.8 million lottery win and a wonderful story about a soon to be married customer not knowing they had won.  here is part of the story from the Fairfield Advance:

FOR five weeks, a bride-to-be had no idea the Lotto ticket she bought at Wetherill Park was worth $1.8 million.

The woman, 30, is planning her dream wedding after winning the top prize in the Valentine’s Day Lotto draw.

“I’ve been working overtime to pay for my wedding, which will be later in the year,” she said. “Normally I check my tickets regularly but I’ve been so busy I haven’t had a chance.

“I opened up my wallet last week and the ticket fell out and I thought I’d better get it checked. I still can’t believe it.”

Sisters Antonella Difranco and Ginella Postaj, who own NewsExpress at Wetherill Park, couldn’t be happier for their lucky customer.

New look newsXpress Robina

newsxpress-robina.JPGThe new shopfit just completed by Rowe shopfitters for newsXpress Robina (QLD) looks stunning.  It makes a bold brand-based statement from the front of the shop and throughout.  Professionalism like this is crucial in a competitive retail environment.  The new fit does Chris and Tony McNamara and the newsXpress brand proud.  Click on the image to see a larger version of this photo.

Easter at newsXpress Bathurst

bathurst_easter.jpgEaster cards and offers greet shoppers as they pass by newsXpress Bathurst NSW). From Darrell Lea eggs to Hallmark cards, the Easter offer at newsXpress Bathurst is brand-based and acts to draw people into the business.

While Easter is one of those seasons where most of the sales are crammed into a few days, having the display out and in prime position early gets into the minds of shoppers that your business is the go to place for the season.

Welcome newsXpress Mortdale

newsxpress_mortdale.jpgThe energetic and happy team at newsXpress Mortdale (NSW) officially opened under the newsXpress banner on Saturday.  They had an action packed day for their store opening with plenty of specials for customers and a delicious sausage sizzle.  In-store, shoppers got to see the newsXpress offer on the shelves in a variety of new products and key changes to the business.

newsXpress is thrilled to welcome newsXpress Mortdale.

Easter at newsXpress Redcliffe

nx_redcliffe_easter.jpgEaster is on show in a colourful display at newsXpress Redcliffe – right from the front of the shop.  The team has created a terrific display of Easter gifts, costume accessories, party items and, of course, eggs.  newsXpress preferred suppliers have provided Redcliffe and other stores with many options from an excellent range of items at great prices.  This is supported with exclusive marketing collateral from newsXpress.

Easter at newsXpress Bairnsdale

bairnsdale_easter.jpgFrom the terrific window display facing the main street through the shop, newsXpress Bairnsdale has really embraced Easter.  They offer an excellent range of Easter cards, soft toys, chocolate and gifts.  They have also made a selection of gift hampers, bringing together several items to make a nice gift.

The Easter display in-store makes buying Easter gifts on impulse easy.  The in-store presentation and the displays are a credit the team at newsXpress Bairnsdale.

Easter at Wetherill Park

wetherill_park_easter.jpgThe team at newsXpress Wetherill Park (NSW) is in full swing with Easter this year.  They have a terrific display on the dance floor supported by newsXpress easter marketing collateral.

In addition to an excellent range of Hallmark Easter cards, they have some wonderful gifts and delights.

Like many newsXpress members, the team at newsXpress Wetherill Park embraces Easter and drives excellent traffic and sales as a result.

Easter at newsXpress Sunbury Square

nx_sunbury_easter.jpgThe team at newsXpress Sunbury Square (VIC) has a great in-store display promoting Easter gifts, cards, hampers and the newsXpress colouring competition.

Supported by the newsXpress exclusive marketing collateral, the display brings a bright Easter offer to the people of Sunbury.  Early reports are of excellent sales success.

Located in the Sunbury Square shopping centre, newsXpress Sunbury Square is the perfect place for Sunbury locals to shop this Easter.