– The Australian Women’s Weekly cover price has returned to $6.20 (from $6.70) with the current issue. Newsagents I have spoken with think it’s an odd move because the purchase never seemed to be about price.
– After a good run of on time delivery The Age was late Saturday in several Melbourne areas. The knock on effect can cost an average newsagency over $100.00 on the day.
– The new partwork publication, Midsomer Murders DVD looks like the hit of the year with many newsagents selling out in five days.
– The World Cup has seen a run on green and gold cardboard and paper products in newsagencies.
– The popularity of Super Nanny does not seem to translate into retail sales with the recently released magazine not generating much interest.