Newsagents in Victoria looking for new revenue opportunities ought to get to the Gift Fair which starts tomorrow morning and runs for four days. You’ll see plenty of suppliers and products worthy of consideration. More than 300 suppliers are exhibiting.
I know of newsagents who went to their first gift fair and within months completely refreshed their business.
Hi Mark,
Must admit we came down from QLD and were dissapointed. Having been to previous fares we found little new and could not find the ‘special’ item that will sell.
We went into gifts last year an transformed or business share taking gift sales from $6K to over $80K in the 12 months. This year we are hoping to do well over a $100K havig learnt from some early mistakes.
The move was the best we ever made. And we have no doubts that over the next 2 – 3 years our gift sales will outstrip magazine sales and at a far better margin.
Cheers
Peter
You forgot to say that the boys from Tower did a fantastic job showing you new features of the upcoming update that will help you increase your gift sales – further adding value to your business.
Hey Luke…
Did not want to overplay the magnificant job you were doing… What was it 40+ potential leads by mid Saturday???
See you when you come up to ‘fix’ that problem…
Cheers
Peter
Peter,
I would love to talk to you about your gifts. Can I give you a ring in the morning so I can pick your brains.If so what is your number.
Cheers
from Wally in WA
Peter,
I have been to the trade show today and four at least six suppliers with items of interest. While most do not feel like newsagency lines, I am sure they could work.
Hi Mark,
Last year we found that ‘special’ thing that took off.. It was ceramic lizards and ghecos from Malmar… We would have conservaivly sold 300 – 400 during the year all at a great margin… We originally thought they would be outside our customer price point but they worked…
This year, we were dissapointed in that we could not find another special thing… we still managed to spend $5K – $10K on new stuff and through a few new suppliers…
Wally, please feel free to give me a call on 0407 077721 after 3.30pm your time would work best.
Cheers
Peter
Hi, We have some great giftware lines that I am sure would be successful. I have been searching for a way to make the correct contact with a giftware distributor or perhaps direct. Can you please point me in the right direction – I have no doubts as to the success of a few of our chosen products.