Press release
Retail Expo 2008, the premier event to bring together manufacturers, IT Resellers, buying groups, retail independent resellers and retail chains takes place on 9th September 2008 at the Business Design Centre in Islington, London.
The event produced for the second consecutive year by Ingram Micro UK, the world's largest IT distributor with over 20 years dedication to the IT channel, presents a unique platform to support current and future growth of Retail Indies and the IT Reseller Channel.
Entry to the Expo is free by registering online at www.retailexpo2008.com. The prestigious Business Design Centre venue offers a great location that is easy to reach for visitors and exhibitors, as well as an excellent platform for the event to grow its footprint and significance to the channel.
"High levels of interest from our vendor and media partners enable us to stage this annual event, and we're delighted to host the Expo to support the retail channel. With significant pressure on the IT channel and in particular the high street, it's imperative that IT resellers and retailers take time out to explore new opportunities and partnerships to further support their business through this difficult time," said Julian Klein, Managing Director Ingram Micro UK.
Over 30 high-profile IT vendors will use Retail Expo 2008 to introduce exclusive deals, showcase key products for the Christmas season, announce new products to market, hand out valuable PoS materials, and share information on margin opportunities and partner schemes with retail indies and resellers. These vendors include: Microsoft, HP, Lexmark, Toshiba, Linksys, Cisco, Acer, Apple, V7, Canon, Asus, Targus, Logitech, AMD to name a few.
Lexmark is offering a FREE Z1420 wireless colour printer to the first 50 visitors to its stand; resellers simply leave their business card to enter. Lexmark will also offer exclusive pricing on three of its new Pro-Series printers launched from 26th August. In addition, Targus is giving away 300 laptop bags to the first 300 visitors to its stand. Microsoft will also be showcasing a range of new Hardware products.
