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ALPHA DIGITAL SERVICES:

KOWA UK DISTRIBUTOR

Alpha Distribution Services has announced that they have been appointed as the exclusive distributor for the UK and Ireland for Kowa. This appointment will be effective from 1st April 2010. Kowa is one of the largest privately owned companies in Japan and is ranked as the 5th largest trading company. This prestigious company is focused on producing the most innovative and cost-effective line of optical products in the world. The Electronics & Optics Division of Kowa began the production of spotting scopes in 1952. Originally, they were developed as scopes for examining targets in shooting matches and saw offi cial use in the 1964 Olympic

Games held in Tokyo. Once discovered by birdwatchers, they gained unexpected popularity which gradually spread throughout the world of nature observation. “As the exclusive distributor for Ricoh in the UK, Alpha Digital Services is delighted to announce their appointment by Kowa. Both brands will complement each other in our existing channels and in the exciting digiscoping marketplace,” stated Frazer Allen, Managing Director at Alpha Digital Services. He continued: “We are looking forward to working with the Kowa brand and are especially excited to be able to promote the High Lander 33 series into the channel.”

EVENTS

FUJIFILM BUSINESS

BUILDING WORKSHOP

In conjunction with Retail Performance Specialists (RPS), Fujifi lm have announced the launch of a One-Day Business Building Workshop for all Fujifi lm retailers. This unique workshop will be held on Thursday 8th April at Fujifi lm UK Head Offi ce in Bedford and will be hosted by global retail expert Dennis Reid. It is the result of extensive research by RPS into exactly what support independent retailers require to succeed in the current climate and will share some simple but effective

systems, tools and techniques proven to increase and sustain sales and service performance. The workshop will show you... How to build a winning vision and strategy for your business How to identify, track and move the critical KPIs that drive your business success How to engage your staff to deliver exceptional service whilst maximising every sales opportunity How to implement a true sales and service culture ensuring all staff are competent on the salesfl oor How to implement a proven process for driving, converting and retaining customers How to introduce non-negotiable standards in the areas of operations, sales and service How to manage, motivate and coach your sales team

DEALER SUPPORT

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tripods

for the professional

CANON: FREE

TRIAL PRINTS OFFER

Canon are offering consumers the chance to experience the quality of Pixma printers at home before they buy with a free photo through the ‘Your Print’ scheme.

for the enthusiast

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All a consumer needs do to try out a Pixma printer is go on-line to the ‘Your Print’ website at www.canon.co.uk/yourprint and upload their own print (or select from a sample menu). They then choose the printer which they would like to trial, and receive a free print sample in the post. On receipt of the print sample and promotional envelope, the consumer also receives a recommended list of etailers/retailers where they can go to buy the printer.

Following the purchase of a Pixma, customers are invited to tell Canon about their experience, in return for a free pack of photo paper. They can choose from the following PIXMA printers : MP990, iX4000, MP640, MP550, MP560, iP3600, iP4700, MX860, MP490, MP250, MP270, iP1900, iP2600, MX320, MX330.

This promotion is available until 30th May 2010 .

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