buy.com Integrates New Distribution Partner Aimed at Enhancing Its Consumer Electronics Store
ALISO VIEJO, Calif., April 24, 2001 -- buy.com (Nasdaq:BUYX), The
Internet Superstore(tm), today announced it has completed the
integration of DBL Distributing into its commerce platform to further
enhance selection in its consumer electronics store. DBL Distributing
is one of the nation`s leaders in the wholesale distribution of
consumer electronics and accessories. The integration of this
important partner will expand the product assortment in buy.com`s
consumer electronics store by over 300 percent, offering buy.com`s more
than 3.5 million customers a much broader and deeper selection.
Brent Rusick, Senior Vice President, Technology and Operations
commented, "We are excited to add DBL as a world-class distribution
partner to our e-commerce platform. Our customers rely upon on us to
offer the broadest selection of today`s most popular consumer
electronics products. DBL Distributing significantly enhances our
consumer electronics mix with a complete assortment of brand name
accessories and related products."
about buy.com
buy.com, The Internet Superstore™ and low price leader, offers its 3.5
million customers nearly 1,000,000 SKUs in a range of categories
including computer hardware and software, electronics, wireless
products and services, books, sporting goods, office supplies and more.
Individuals and businesses can shop quickly and easily at buy.com 24
hours a day, 7 days a week. buy.com was named the No. 1 electronic
e-tailer in the latest PowerRankings by Forrester Research, Inc., a
"Best of the Web" in the computer and electronics category by Forbes
Magazine for two consecutive years, and "Best Overall Place To Buy" by
Computer Shopper Magazine (January 2001). buy.com, founded in June
1997, is located in Aliso Viejo, California. For more information visit
www.buy.com. buy.com™ and The Internet Superstore,™ are trademarks of
buy.com Inc.
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involve risks and uncertainties. Important factors, which could cause
actual operating results to differ materially from those in the
forward-looking statements, including, without limitation, risks
associated with the integration of new distribution and fulfillment
partners. Additional risks are detailed in filings with the Securities
and Exchange Commission made from time to time by buy.com, including
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Securities and Exchange Commission on October 27, 1999, and its final
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Securities and Exchange Commission on February 7, 2000, and the
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Contacts:
Robert Price, Investors
(949) 389-2247
robertp@buy.com
Kathy Beaman, Media
(949) 389-2247
kathyb@buy.com
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