For a couple of years we did well with the Mont Marte artist supplies range. Things went off the rails when they could not supply some items to us while continuing to supply their own retail store in Melbourne as well as customers who ordered the same products direct through their company’s e-commerce website. Their actions made it clear that they preferred a direct to consumer relationship over their newsagent relationship. We ditched Mont Marte and replaced them with the Canson rang, an art supplier committed to the retail channel and not seeking to compete with us. Sales are great and customers are happy that we can more easily get the stock they want. Mont marte going direct to consumers is not how newsagent suppliers ought to operate. It will be interesting to see if they have learned their lesson.
Thanks Mark, this explains why Monte Marte haven’t returned my emails or calls to stock their range. I am a Newspower/Ancol member but need a wider range of art supplies. When I contacted another big distributor in Adelaide they couldn’t deal with me because of some deal they have with Newspower. So if they have something I want, I have to go on their website, get the order number, fax it through to Ancol who then order it through this distributor. Very long winded! Have now contacted Canson thanks to u
I am an agent for the Australia Artworks company, we specialize in budget art supplies and have a great range. In fact we are in opposition to Monte Marte. If any news agency out there would like to see our range please contact me. I reside in Victoria and the warehouse is located in Sydney.