I have heard from several newsagents over the last few days about situations where they say Tabcorp has ignored their objections to new outlets following my post recently about this topic.
One retailer told me that despite a comprehensive submission heavy with data, there was no inquiry from or discussion with Tabcorp about this, no interest in the detail.
Another newsagent told me they had been told by a Tabcorp representative that they would be contacted for discussion prior to a decision being made. This did not happen.
Another newsagent told me they objected immediately they were advised by Tabcorp only to see signage up for the new outlet, which had apparently not been approved, a week later.
Another newsagent told me they had arranged for mediation regarding their objection to a new outlet only to be advised that the new outlet had opened a day or so prior to the agreed formal mediation date.
There are plenty of other stories like this, demonstrating Tabcorp itself mocking its processes, delivering no transparency and disprtespective existing lottery retailers.
No wonder lottery retailers are stressed.
It figures -there is no shortage of people lined up to buy a the Lott Franchise
I guess where there is great demand there is connection to act.
We are fielding many (much more than usual) enquiries re obtaining the franchise within existing newsagencies