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Target Components crushes carriage charges
Ben Furfie Aug 8 2008, 11:44am
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Distributor moves against the flow of the channel as it seeks to assist vulnerable partners
UK distributor Target Components has announced that it will be abolishing carriage charges for orders over £500.
The move is in stark contrast to the likes of Ingram Micro, which recently moved to abolish its free carriage policy in the face of rising fuel costs.
"After significant analysis, we have decided to sacrifice a small amount of our margin and pass that on to the segment of the channel most affected by rising fuel costs," commented Target's market development director Randall Pevin.
"It is the independent retailers, etailers, VARs and system builders who are most adversely affected by not only the increased fuel costs but the credit crisis as well," continued Pevin.
"We stand firm in our commitment to do everything in our power to help them maintain a viable business."
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“Target Crushes Carriage charges”
Posted by: Norman-Ellis - Aug 8, 1:36pm
This is most welcome news, especially this year when margins and cashflow are so tight. When everyone else is inflating costs, it is great to deal with a company that actually cares about the problems faced by the small indie retailers.
I hope that Target Components incentive gives them more well deserved new trading accounts.
Norman. Albatros Computers.
“Re: Target Crushes Carriage charges”
Posted by: Target - Aug 8, 4:24pm
Thank you Norman.
I like to think we always do our best to help wherever we can.
Target
“Re: Target Crushes Carriage charges”
Posted by: Gama IT - Aug 8, 4:27pm
This is a major step in showing commitment to smaller retailers. I think Target are finally showing that they are a player in the channel. This seemingly minor change will make a big difference to the smaller retailers
Good luck to them in the future
“Re: Re: Target Crushes Carriage charges”
Posted by: Friendly Comp - Aug 9, 1:47pm
What you are doing is much appreciated mr. Pevin. We need business partners like you to help us through these times.