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Rent-to-own News - Almo product catalog now in print and digital formats

September 27, 2010

Almo Corporation, the major national consumer electronics and appliance distributor, announced the release of their annual full-line electronics catalog in both print and digital formats. This product packed tool offers their dealers a better way to visualize and share product information with their sales teams and customers. 

“Almo’s full line CE catalog was designed as a comprehensive dealer tool.  In keeping with that philosophy, we wanted our dealers to have easy access to the catalog wherever they work – in the office or on the road,” stated Warren Chaiken, Almo President and COO.  “That’s why we joined with the industry leader in digital publications to ensure that our dealers have access on their Blackberry, Droid, Palm, iPhone, iPad, and laptop too.” 


Designed as a dual purpose tool, the 2010/2011 Almo CE Catalog offers MSRP pricing, product and technical information along with integration to Almo’s B2B dealer portal where inventory, pricing and ordering information are just a click away.  This structure allows a resller to use the catalog as a reference tool when working with a customer without revealing dealer pricing details. 

Product categories included in this version are Home Entertainment, Portable Entertainment, Photo/Video, Communications, Mobile Electronics and Small Appliances.

Almo dealers received printed versions of the catalog last week.  The digital version is both full and mobile formats can be found at http://www.AlmoCEcatalog-digital.com.     


About Almo Corporation

Almo Corporation is the nation’s leading independent distributor of Major Appliances, Consumer Electronics and Professional A/V equipment.  Known for its Rapid Ship services and exceptional customer service, Almo distributes over 40 of the industry’s top brand names.  Dealers and Retailers have instant access to a wide variety of Major Appliances, Consumer Electronics, Mobile Electronics, Professional A/V Equipment and Professional Residential Kitchen and Outdoor Appliances.  

Founded in 1946, Almo is headquartered in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and operates 10 regional distribution facilities with over 1 million square feet of warehousing throughout the United States.  More information on Almo is available by contacting the company directly or at Almo’s web site located at www.almo.com.
 

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