Entries Tagged as 'crosswords'

The problem with overseas crossword titles

July 4th, 2008 · 1 Comment

Newsagents must take action on overseas crossword titles.  All three magazine distributors, Gotch, Network and NDD are supplying us with these titles.  Collectively, overseas crossword titles perform appallingly.   This performance is driven by having too many titles on offer.
Given that the distributors seem unable to resolve this problem, the only option is to tell […]

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Crossword competition hots up

April 8th, 2008 · No Comments

It is good to see the heightened competition between the Puzzler and Lovatts brands in newsagencies. 
The fight for the best shelf space, in-store promotions and counter offers for crossword / puzzle titles is healthy and provides newsagents with choices they would otherwise not have.
Puzzler and Lovatts dominate a strong category for newsagents and the […]

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Lovatts sales rankings success

October 27th, 2007 · No Comments


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Overseas crosswords drain cash

June 15th, 2007 · No Comments


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Tags: Newsagency challenges · crosswords · magazines