THE UK’S LEADING
PICK-UP DISTRIBUTION SPECIALISTS
CUSTOMER
INFORMATION
PACK
Self Select Distribution Ltd
Tel 01204 667123
Fax 01204 667345
E-mail – sales@selfselectdistribution.co.uk
ABC Bulk Distribution
Focused on strengthening the credibility of pick-up distribution
Who Are Self Select ?
Providing a cost effective route to market
We secure
the outlets
We sell the
space and
distribution
service to
the publisher
on behalf of
the stores
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Supply racking into Stores, maintained and cleaned Distribute products into Stores Monitor Pick – up figuresfor stores and publishers
We provide
quality
weekly
management
Information
We
distribute
the
products
Satisfying the needs of:
READERS.
ADVERTISERS.
PUBLISHERS.
SUPERMARKETS.
Quantifiable ,Quality
customer pick-up
Self Select Distribution offers free newspaper and magazine publishers a cost effective alternative distribution service via the UK leading retail groups. Previously local magazine publishers were gaining access to stores via local agreements with stores. This led to chaos with several racks, styles and empty units. The supermarkets realise that customers clearly enjoy the free magazines and have developed a “pay and display” system via Self Select Distribution for publishers to utilise approved Self Select Distribution branded display units. All other free display units and magazines have therefore been removed leaving stores clutter free from unofficial displays.
Self Select Distribution formed a dedicated distribution organisation to bring a high level of professionalism and quality control into the pick-up distribution market. Distribution outlets, their customers and pick up advertisers all benefit from clean, regularly serviced, branded displays carrying a choice of free titles.
The basis of the Self Select Distribution proposition is built upon the fact that the only people who will pick up a copy are those interested in the magazine subject. The self-selection process allows customers to pickup whichever magazine appeals directly to them. They are therefore much more likely to respond to the advertising. By gaining access as a “free” title via Self Select Distribution publishers can quickly get access to major stores to distribute significant effective quantities to the public in the area.
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RETAIL OUTLETS
Tesco
Sainsbury
Asda/Wal-Mart
Morrison’s
Co-op
Source: Kantar / Reuters - March 2014
Self Select Contracted Groups
2004
28.6%
16.5%
17.4%
11.1%
6.1%
The Self Select
Distribution
Network
of retail outlets
offers
publishers
the ability to
target over
79%
of the UK
market.
Self Select Distribution secures top
supermarket groups
UK 2014 Market share
Distribution Network
A total network of 102 distributors cover the UK controlled by Self Select
Established National distribution network
108 Wm Morrison stores
Scotland
North East
Head OfficeGtr Manchester
North Yorkshire
East Midlands
South Yorkshire
West Midlands
Anglia
Wales
South West
London/SE
The distribution network is centrally controlled via the Self Select
Distribution Head Office. A team of full time distribution operatives service the network supported by main contracting companies and self employed distributors.
Self Select Distribution contractors and self employed personnel operate under strict terms and conditions to ensure high standards of service
Cumbria
Hrt/Bd/Buck/BerLancashire
Merseyside
Nationwide outlets
Distribution Network
RETAIL OUTLETS
Service Controls
Self Select Distribution guarantees
major superstores and publishers up
to two service visits per week
In the case of stores that are open 24 hours or have extremely high footfall additional visits are made to maintain stock levels. Smaller convenience stores and petrol sites generally receive copies once per week. All product supplies and pick-up results are recorded on every visit.
All publishers receive weekly management information normally by noon Tuesday to ABC approved distribution standards. All returns are counted and collected by Self Select Distribution.
Stock
Control
Guaranteed Service
Weekly Clean
Projecting a good image
PDA based reports
Controlled stock levels
ABC Bulk Distribution
Associate – Free Copies
All display units are supplied by Self Select Distribution
Major stores are visited a “minimum” of two visits per week to maintain stock level All display units are cleaned weekly by contracted personnel
Self Select Distribution is actively working with leading UK publishing groups and local publishers in the development of pick-up publications.
All stock movement fully recorded with weekly management information reports
No cost to retailer. SSD will replace any damaged units as required.
No work for supermarket personnel .Monitored quality of hygiene maintained. Offering customers a variety of publications that are of Interest and are relevant to the community.
Full tracking of all product movement and popularity of products with customers.
Easy identifiable displays offering clear and easy access for product selection. Availability of products throughout the week, often 24/7 in large stores
Good image for products giving
advertisers confidence in the distribution By offering a choice pick-up becomes a more selective process improving quality of response for advertisers
All management information is done to ABC standards.
A direct route to market
Customer choice at Wm Morrison. Guisley Leeds
Uniformed personnel
Service Benefits
Management information
High Service Standards
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Self Select Stands are the only supermarket approved free publication displays
Space efficiency .
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Stands
DELIVERING BRAND
AWARENESS AND RESPONSE
FOR PUBLISHERS
Free publications display units have been fitted with side display
panels “Impact Boards”.
Each display has been fitted with two impact boards that can be
used by all Self Select publishers to :
• Raise public brand awareness quickly for a new launch or
geographical edition.
• Promote a new section or offer.
• Fight competitor titles by town or post codes.
• Attract new customers to the Self Select unit to pick up your title.
• Use as part of a Re-launch or Re- branding campaign.
To obtain a quote please phone the Self Select Sales and
Marketing team on (01204) 667123
Email – sales@selfselectdistribution.co.uk
