At Dicksons, our trade suppliers are an integral part of our business.
We've established relationships that have lasted as long as three generations -
a testament to our philosophy of customer care.
Today, a select group of suppliers provides the majority of turnover to
our retail clientele. They're suppliers who continually innovate, across
product development, marketing, advertising, and promotional areas. They're
suppliers who respond to their markets, and the opportunities created in
changing environments.
The retail confectionery industry serves a large market. Sales have doubled
since 1983, and were valued at more than AUD$2.35 billion in 1998. But our trade
suppliers know that growth doesn't happen on its own. They're keen to promote
their category and products, spending over AUD$100 million on consumer advertising
and support in 1998 alone. And they've reaped the rewards of their investment,
seeing sustained growth occur in the confectionery and snack-foods industries,
two of the most competitive and dynamic in Australia.
To find out more about our trade suppliers, click on the icons above.
