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SWEETHAVEN COMPUTERS 34 years after launching, Sweethaven caters for customers across the local area. The firm’s reputation for excellent service and value has enabled it to expand to a new larger retail store that also incorporates B2B and education specialist areas.
PUDSEY COMPUTERS Pudsey Computers has two retail stores in Leeds and also specialises in supplying and supporting approximately 50 local primary schools. It is a family business and has just celebrated its 20th year.
DEEP BLUE LOGIC
Deep Blue Logic’s business strategy has been straightforward from day one – quite simply, ‘quality’. Whether it’s helping a customer choose the right computer system or installing a new office network, the customer needs to be assured the correct systems and procedures are in place to deal with their needs effectively and transparently.
MOORTEK
Moortek was established in 2003 on the edge of Dartmoor National Park, and claims to be the oldest Acer Experience Centre in the UK. An avid supporter of buying groups and independent trade associations, the retailer prides itself on being independent, impartial, always listening to the customer.
WEST WILTSHIRE MICRO This store has been operating for 25 years, and has recent moved to new larger premises in Trowbridge. Founded by husband and wife team Peter and Lyn Scott, the store claims to be one of the longest established computer retailers in the country.
DRUM BREA SOLUTIONS The team at Drum Brae Solutions have been providing good honest support for clients since 2007. They supply and support all kinds of IT related products and services, with a focus on delivering a complete solution.
SOFT SELL
Established in 1991 the firm prides itself in delivering the finest quality products from reputable partners in the channel. Soft Sell’s honest and diligent approach to business means that it has gained the trust of both clients and suppliers.
SW COMPUTERS
SW Computers was founded by Stephen Parkinson in 2002, starting life as a small IT repair and retail shop in Redruth, Cornwall. Now almost ten years on SWC offers a range of IT solutions for businesses from a high-tech innovation centre in Pool, Cornwall.
Retail Chain BEST BUY
The US tech retail giant landed on UK shores last year, and made a bold statement of intent from the off. With a strong focus on customer service carried over from the US operation, the huge Best Buy UK stores have achieved a lot of success in their short time on the UK retail landscape.
PC WORLD
As the UK's largest PC and technology retailer, PC World often leads the pack when it comes to key product campaigns, such as the launch of the Apple iPad last year. PC World continues to provide customers with quality service and a wide range of consumer electronics, facing every challenge in an increasingly crowded market.
COMET From humble beginnings as a local battery service in 1993, Comet spread beyond the boundaries of Hull and established itself across the nation with over 250 stores throughout the UK, plus a formidable online presence.
JOHN LEWIS
Enabling customers to buy great value computers without the fear factor has been a winner for John Lewis, with market share growing again in 2010. Honest, impartial advice is cited as helping cement its position in the consumer electronic sector.
TESCO
The ultra-competitive supermarket chain made further strides into the PC/IT sector over the last 12 months – much to specialists’ chagrin. That drive looks set to continue throughout 2011, with the firm taking full advantage of new consumer electronics trends such as tablets, smartphones, and 3D TVs.
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