Accredited Trade Show 2024 AACI Small Business Survey
New Product Alert from Oxyshred Finance Update
Business Snapshot
WELCOME NOTE
Welcome note
Hello everyone, I hope you are all doing well
Looking at the Groups top line revenue result for the year, we finished up 7% – a good result in the current inflationary climate.
On a sad note, members of The Distributors joined family and friends to farewell Harvey Sherlock who passed away peacefully aged 75. Harvey will be dearly missed by all. Our condolences go out to Cheryl, Josh, Michael, and all their family members.
Kind regards,
George Tsapoutas | CEO
KEY DATES CALENDAR
THE DISTRIBUTORS SUSTAINABILITY
THE DISTRIBUTORS SUSTAINABILITY
People
At The Distributors, we are dedicated to fostering a diverse, inclusive, respectful, and safe workplace. We uphold a zero-tolerance policy against modern slavery.
At The Distributors, dedicated carbon footprint continuous improvements, in warehouses, office program Re-use, Recycle We continually technology a commitment process from
Distributors, we are dedicated to reducing our footprint through continuous sustainability improvements, solar energy warehouses, and our green program – Reduce, Recycle & Turn Off. continually invest in technology improvements in commitment to a paperless from order to invoice.
Waste
We motivate our supply partners to utilize pallet pooling services and engage in local community food bank initiatives, thereby reinforcing their commitment to social responsibility.
2024
Accredited Tradeshow
Breaking records!
A record number of people attended Accredited Distributors’ Annual trade show in Melbourne, which also saw records broken in sales result and attendance.
Held at Marvel Stadium on July 3, the event was a resounding success, with multiple suppliers saying that it was an extremely successful and busy day, with a total of 6004 orders placed and nearly $8,5 million in sales made.
With over 78 exhibitors showcasing their products, the show featured an array of impressive stands, from the iconic Red Bull car parked in the foyer to the Smiths Twisties ‘Twist of Fortune’ stand where attendees could have their future told. Prizes and samples handed to our loyal customers bought
a fun theme vibe to the event. Not only was it a profitable day for suppliers but also a great day out for the 1992 guests that turned up.
Later that evening, guests attended the Showtime Event Centre for an evening of networking and recognition of the year’s top achievers. Attendees mingled the night away with a selection of nibbles, drinks, and cocktails made from Red Bull.
Craig Bain and Stuart Hobbs, Directors of Accredited Distributors, presented awards and thanked their team and suppliers for their continued hard work.
The Terry Booth Award, named in honour of the founding owner, was presented to Dany Kobbaji, Logistic Manager at Dandenong Warehouse for his outstanding service to the company.
Branch Representative Awards
Dandenong: Blake Dickson, Red Bull
Albury: Megan Vandermeer, Suntory Oceania
Bendigo: Colin Rae, Mondelez Australia
Geelong: Deb McKay, Smiths Snackfoods
Account Manager of the Year
Kane Leeds, Snackbrands Australia
Hall of Fame Inductees
GC Brands and Asahi Beverages
Best Bronze Display Calbee
Best Overall Display
Smiths Snackfoods
Supplier of the Year (under $2 million)
AIT
Supplier of the Year ($2-$6 million)
Snackbrands Australia
Supplier of the Year (over $6 million)
Red Bull
Terry Booth Award
Dany Kobbaji, Logistics Manager at Dandenong Warehouse.
2024 Gallery Accredited Tradeshow
Photo: Branch Representative –Dandenong: Blake Dickson, Red Bull.
Photo: Branch Representative –Bendigo: Colin Rae, Mondelez.
Photo: Account Manager of the Year – Kane Leeds, Snackbrands.
Photo: Branch Representative –Albury: Meg Vandermeer, Suntory.
Photo: Branch Representative –Geelong: Deb McKay, Smiths.
Photo: Hall of Fame Inductees – GC Brands and Asahi.
Photo: Best Bronze Display – Calbee.
Photo: Supplier of the Year (under $2m) – AIT.
Photo: Photo: Supplier of the Year (Over $6m) – Red Bull.
Photo: Best Overall Display – Smiths Snackfoods.
Photo: Supplier of the Year ($2m-$6m) – Snackbrands Australia
Photo: Terry Booth Award – Dany Kobbaji, Logistic Manager at Dandenong Warehouse.
2024 Gallery
Photo: Suntory.
Photo: CTC.
Photo: Fyna.
Photo: Darrell Lea
Photo: Mondelez
Photo: Smith’s.
Photo: Fyna.
Photo: Superboost
Photo: Smith’s.
IFDA Update
IFDA is working with ACCI in highlighting to government the impact that red tape and compliance businesses (our customers) and businesses in general.
Please read through the following pages of the AACI Small Business Survey, or click here
ACCI Small Business Survey
compliance is having on small here to download the document .
• Over the last metropolitan
• In regional areas, This likely reflects small businesses shortages and relations system.
Considering closure?
year, 45 per cent of small businesses in areas have considered leaving or closing. areas, that figure is 57 per cent.
reflects the compounding operating pressures businesses are facing, such as high costs, workforce and impending changes to the industrial system. Survey / July 2024
If 45 per cent of small businesses did
1 million Aussie businesses, and Australians losing
Considering closure?
close, that would equate to more than would lead to more than 2 million losing their jobs.
Survey / July 2024
To manage red tape, small business owners said they would need to:
• Demands of red cent of small
• This impact is
• For more than increased over
• Fewer than five compliance work.
‘Stress
and toll extremely high. employers/business
ACCI Small Business Survey
of red tape
red tape and regulation are impacting 90 per businesses.
is increasing for two thirds of small businesses. than half, the time and cost of compliance over the past 12 months.
five per cent of respondents outsourced their work.
toll on my mental health due to red tape is high. Apparently the mental health of employers/business owners is not important.’
Pressures businesses
• Increasing costs
• This is followed regulation.
‘While cost of Australians, small strain.’
Pressures facing small businesses
costs is the leading pressure. followed by skills and worker shortages, and of living pressures are impacting all small business owners are feeling additional
Survey / July 2024
Profitability
• In 2023-24, nearly profits have decreased
• Only 21% anticipate
nearly 40 per cent of small businesses’ decreased compared to the previous year. anticipated increasing their profits.
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Available to order from 12th August 2024 from confirmed stockist, AMPOL . Allocation to be processed during the first week of September.
National Retailers Approved Ranging
Upcoming promotions for the Remainder of 2024
Introducing Herr’s AU range
fastest growing cheese snacks in the US
GC Brands have been appointed as the National Distributor for Herrs Snacks in Australia.
Stock will be arriving late September 2024.
As the National Distributor & Official Licensed Brand Manager for Herrs Snacks in Australia,
GC Brands will:
– Ensure all products are labelled for the Australian market
– Stock produced to order and supplied direct to wholesalers with maximum date
– Scope to support, driving consumer demand at shelf
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Paracetamol pack sizes are changing in Australia
Paracetamol, the active ingredient in Panadol, is the most widely sold systemic pain relief in Australia1 and continues to be suitable for 98% of Australian adults.2
Panadol pack sizes will change in line with the new scheduling. Panadol pack transition will commence from October 2024.
We are focused on ensuring continued supply availability and a smooth transition to the new pack formats.
As we approach the change, Haleon will continue to provide communication with:
– details of new pack sizes and associated data
– up to date product transition dates.
For more information, please speak with your Haleon representative or call customer service on 1800 251 905.
Australia’s most trusted pain relief brand3
Panadol has a range of pain relief options to suit individual customer’s needs. Panadol pack sizes will change in line with the new scheduling, with transition commencing from October 2024.
Effective pain relief
New pack format: 16 Tablets
Small and easy to swallow New pack format: 16 Mini Caplets
Liquid speed pain relief
New pack format: 16 Liquid Capsules
Extra strength pain relief ^
New pack format: 16 Caplets
Pain relief 10 mins faster than regular Panadol tablets
Faster absorption compared to standard Panadol tablets
New pack format: 16 Tablets
Effective, temporary relief of cold & flu symptoms New pack format: 16 Tablets
New Pack format: 16 Caplets, 16 Effervescent Tablets and 8 Caplets Handipack Distributors
Finance Update
What changed on 1 July 2024?
Here’s a summary of the key changes that came into effect on 1 July 2024:
• Tax cuts reduced personal income tax rates and change the thresholds.
• Superannuation guarantee increases from 11% to 11.5%.
• Superannuation caps increase from $27,500 to $30,000 for concessional super contributions and from $110,000 to $120,000 for nonconcessional contributions.
Contributions to your super fund can be made from income that has:
• not yet been taxed (‘before tax’ contributions) – which are concessional contributions
• already been taxed (‘after tax’ contributions) – which are nonconcessional contributions.
• Luxury car tax threshold increases to $91,387 for fuel-efficient vehicles and $80,567 for all others.
• Car limit for depreciation increases to $69,674
• $300 energy relief credit for households comes into effect (credited automatically quarterly)
5 million+ struggle with mortgage payments
New nationwide research released by ASIC’s Moneysmart reveals that 47% of Australian adults with debt, the equivalent of 5.8 million people, have struggled to make repayments in the last 12 months.
Alarmingly, the research revealed that more than half surveyed, said they are not aware that they are entitled to ask their bank or lender for financial hardship assistance and just one in five said they had ever sought financial hardship assistance. Around 30% also stated that they would not seek a hardship assistance arrangement from their bank or lender and instead sell assets or get a second job rather than talking to their bank.
The lighter side of life with William Lombard
Business Snapshot from Scott Ensor
In the spirit of Tax Time…
“A good way to threaten somebody is to light a stick of dynamite. Then you call the guy and hold the burning fuse up to the phone.
“Hear that?” you say.
“That’s dynamite, baby.”
Top Line revenue for the group MAT to July came in at +7%, with growth in WA up +12% and growth in SA up +8% over the same period last year. Category growth was led by Beverages up 17%, and Gum the runner up at +15%. Smoking, Non-food, and Grocery categories continue to show negative growth, and Snacks dipped in to negative territory at -1%. Seven of our Top 10 Suppliers by revenue were in positive growth led by Suntory Beverages up 15%. Across our customer base, Newslink (Lagardere) was up +23%, followed by Ampol Limited - up +19% and Metro Petroleum close behind, up +18%. On a positive note – all of our Top 10 Accounts are either in positive growth or holding the line for the period versus last year.
The Distributors Group Sales
Credit: Jack Handey MAT July 2023 MAT July 2024
The Distributors Category Sales
Category Results
TD State Results
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The Distributors Account Results
The Distributors Account Results
The Distributors Supplier Results
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The Smiths Snackfood Company Red Bull Australia Pty Ltd Mars / Wrigley
The Distributors Southwest HARCHER Southwest (Busselton) Sean McDaniell 21 Wright St Busselton LIA WA 6280 P: (08) 9752 4477 sales.sw@harcher.com.au harcher.com.au
The Distributors Wheatbelt HARCHER Wheatbelt Luke Broissand 105 Mitchell Street Merredin WA 6415 P: (08) 9041 1424 sales.wb@harcher.com.au harcher.com.au
