Over the counter and locker parcel delivery services in conjunction with companies such as Amazon may provide a boost to foot traffic to your shop but supporting Amazon should be fully considered before signing up.

Tabcorp has released its first half 2020 results and the headline figures include: •    Overall revenues from Lotteries and Keno up 12.4% •    Digital sales up 39.8% •    Digital now 26.7% of turnover •    Retail sales up by 5.2% Whilst major jackpots contributed to increased sales in the first half, there haven’t been too many […]

Via Newspack Insurance, NANA has received reports that a number of Newsagents have recently been burgled/robbed, after hours. In many cases, the Newsagents have relied upon an expectation that the security for the shopping centre in which they are located was sufficient to protect them from burglary. The results clearly demonstrate that isn’t the case. Newsagents […]

One of NANA’s Members who owns two Newsagencies both of which have lotteries outlets was experiencing problems with making a claim under the Newsagents Assistance Fund.

Major retailers are starting to consider the likely impact of the management of the Coronavirus in China on the supply of products. Smaller retailers should also start making plans to avoid major disruptions.

The ATO has warned that after 27 March 2020 you’ll no longer be able to use AUSkey or Manage ABN Connections (your ABN connected to your myGov account) to access the ATO Business Portal. This includes a block on access to the Small Business Superannuation Clearing House.

5 February 2020 saw the long-anticipated Treasury Laws Amendment (Combating Illegal Phoenixing) Bill 2019 finally passed by both Houses. The legislation contains a raft of anti-black economy measures including the introduction of Director Penalty Notices (DPNs) and estimates for GST.

Whilst most of the attention on bushfire recovery has focused on NSW, Victoria and SA, we need to remember that the ACT has also been impacted over recent months.

Many Newsagents utilise the Touch payments system to process payments from customers for subscription, top ups and other payments. Major publishers rely on the system for over the counter payments, as do a number of other industry suppliers. Touch payments are integrated into some POS systems and EFT terminals.

Earlier this week GNS advised Newsagents of delays due to power outages caused by flooding at a nearby electricity supply sub-station.