There’s some odd commentary being put to newsagents about AI, mainly from people who don’t have anything of practical value to deliver. It’s disappointing, and designed to divert your attention from genuine innovation.
In the Tower newsagency software you can run a report, click a button and get the AI analysis of the report.
Check out this video I did a few days ago with a colleague demonstrating this:
It’s in the Tower newsagency software today. It saves time and helps you see what you may otherwise miss.
Business success has its foundations in your business data. Understanding your data is key to the best next steps you can take.
The AI tools demonstrated in the video are the latest in what’s now a large package of AI tools that are fundamentally changing how we run our retail businesses. They’re safe to run, easy to access and focussed 100% on helping retailers run more successful businesses.
I’ve shared the video because it offers a real demonstration rather than marketing noise. The it comes to AI that matters. Anyone can write to suggest they have an AI solution, not as many can demonstrate AI tools delivered.
The other big benefit AI tools today are easy import of supplier invoices without needing EDI tools, discovering what you’re missing out on, discovering theft, discovering what’s not working and getting a text summary of the day which for plenty is proving more useful than a traditional report.
AI is fundamentally changing how we run our retail businesses. For competitiveness it’s vital we have good tools that keep up and understand how to use them.
While others theorise about the future, Tower has already built it into the newsagency software newsagents use every day. .
In an era where every percentage point of margin counts, having an AI partner that sifts through the noise to find your next big opportunity isn’t just a luxury; it’s your most significant competitive advantage. Don’t let the distractions hold you back—the future of your newsagency is already here, and it’s waiting for you to hit “play.”
It’s 2026 and we’ve got to move faster and smarter to be successful in our businesses. That’s what this is about.
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Mark Fletcher founded newsagency software company Tower Systems and is the CEO of newsXpress, a marketing group serving innovative newsagents who continuously evolve their businesses to be enjoyable, relevant and successful. You can reach him on mark@newsxpress.com.au or 0418 321 338.