network supplying magazines and paperbacks island-wide.

Victoria Spenser, rejoined Magazine Distributors in March this year to take charge of the company.

We pride ourselves in our comprehensive selection of up to date magazines and the top selling paperbacks. As manager my main aim is to ensure that all of the store accounts are fully stocked with Magazines and Paperbacks. This can be a difficult task because I have to anticipate the needs of the customer, the season and the profile of the clientele that will be buying from a particular store.

"In addition, I have to make sure that the publishers supply all of the magazines to us in a timely manner so that our customers can read the very latest issue of their favourite magazine.

She says that the most popular magazines for women are magazines like Good Housekeeping as they keep the Bermuda ladies updated in the latest living trends.

Computer and business magazines tend to be the most popular for men.

We have a relatively small team for the large task we carry out. The three driver/merchandisers are skilled at presenting the magazines in store to ensure that customers can see the magazines they want to buy.'' They have a large selection of the best selling novels and these sell like hot cakes during the summer, particularly to tourists who enjoy reading novels while holidaying.

"I really enjoy the staff that I work with. They really make me want to come into work and do a good job as we are all trying very hard to provide good service to our customers.

"It is really important in this business to have a good team and I am really proud of the people in Magazine Distributors as we all pull together to achieve success.'' BGA's magazine staff: From the left: Mel Easton, truck driver, Victoria Spenser, manager and Deana White, magazine picker.

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