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Gateway Expands Retail Distribution in Japan Through Leading Retailer Gigas K's Denki Company Also Increases Distribution Through Existing Retailers With Gateway and eMachines Products Available in Nearly Twice as Many Best Denki Stores TOKYO, July 13 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- In order to meet growing demand for its products, Gateway, Inc., today announced today a major expansion of its distribution in Japan. Starting this month, Gateway and eMachines branded PCs will be sold through 220 Gigas K's Denki stores in Japan. The company is also expanding its relationship with Best Denki, nearly doubling its presence to 125 stores nationwide. "Our eMachines brand is consistently one of the top retail PC sellers in Japan, and we've been very pleased by the acceptance of the Gateway brand since we returned to the market in December," said Ed Fisher, Gateway's senior vice president -- international sales. "Best Denki and Gigas K's Denki are leading retailers of PCs and electronics, and we're thrilled that our products will be widely available on their shelves this month." Continuing the rapid expansion of the Gateway and eMachines brands in Japan, the company's products are now available through more than 500 stores throughout the country. In addition to Best Denki and Gigas K's Denki, Gateway's retail partners include Ishimaru Denki Co. Ltd., Joshin Denki Co. Ltd., Nojima Corp. and Tsukumo Co. Ltd. About Gateway Since its founding in 1985, Irvine, Calif.-based Gateway (NYSE:GTW) has been offering award-winning PCs and related products to consumers, businesses, government agencies and schools with highest quality and service and best overall value. Gateway is now the third largest PC company in the U.S. and among the top ten worldwide. The company's value-based eMachines brand is sold exclusively by leading retailers worldwide, while the premium Gateway line is available at major retailers, over the web and phone, and through its direct and indirect sales force. See http://www.gateway.com/ for more information. DATASOURCE: Gateway, Inc. CONTACT: U.S. Media, Lisa Emard of Gateway, Inc., +1-949-471-7705; or Japan Media, Hiromi Uozaki of Enkatsu, Ltd., +81-3-5776-2566, for Gateway, Inc. Web site: http://www.gateway.com/

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