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Rent-to-own News - New Age expands distribution of Sharp products

July 2, 2008

New Age Electronics announced today it will distribute an expanded inventory of Sharp Electronics audio visual merchandise.

Under the terms of the agreement, New Age will now distribute Sharp LCD televisions, Blu-ray disc players and audio/video components in the California and Florida markets. New Age was already responsible for the distribution of Sharp home and office products throughout the Western United States. 


New Age will manage product inventory and provide direct distribution and support services to resellers from two regional warehouses located in Carson, California and Miami, Florida.

The company will apply its vast product expertise to support Sharp and help retail customers maximize end-to-end fulfillment services that enhance processes and ensure cost savings are maximized.

New Age also offers retailers a full line of consumer technology accessories and peripherals that complement the Sharp product line and can be bundled or upsold at retail to add value, increase margins and drive revenues.

 

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