Gateway to Expand Distribution Nationally in Japan Through Yodobashi Camera
September 16 2005 - 9:00AM
PR Newswire (US)
TOKYO, Sept. 16 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Gateway, Inc. is
expanding its presence in Japan. The company announced today that
its Gateway and eMachines PCs and LCD displays will be sold
nationally through Yodobashi Camera Co. Ltd., one of Japan's
leading national retailers. "Gateway and eMachines branded products
are gaining in popularity with Japanese customers who recognize
their superior value," said Ed Fisher, Gateway's senior vice
president -- international sales. "Having retail stores throughout
Japan and well-known for its broad selection of merchandise,
Yodobashi is a valuable partner to us. We're delighted to have the
opportunity to work with this major retailer to make Gateway and
eMachines PCs and displays more widely available in Japan."
Yodobashi Camera will begin offering eMachines desktop PCs and LCD
displays at its store in Akihabara, Tokyo's famous electronics
district, on Sept. 16. eMachines desktop PCs and LCD displays as
well as Gateway desktop PCs, notebook PCs and LCD displays will
soon be available in all 20 Yodobashi Camera stores. The majority
of these stores are conveniently located at major public
transportation terminals throughout the most populous cities in
Japan. Gateway and eMachines brands are now sold through
approximately 600 retail storefronts operated by Best Denki, Costco
Wholesale Corporation, Gigas K's Denki, Ishimaru Denki Co. Ltd.,
Joshin Denki Co. Ltd., Nojima Corp., Sakuraya Co. Ltd., Yodobashi
Co. Ltd. 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, Erin
Davern of Gateway, Inc., +1-949-644-4548; or Japanese Media, Hiromi
Uozaki of Enkatsu, Ltd., +81-3-5776-2566 Web site:
http://www.gateway.com/
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