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Wilk Elektronik will look to boost regional routes-to-market for Toshiba memory products through its participation at DISTREE Russia & CIS later this month. Wilk will use the event, which gathers senior channel buyers from across the region, to emphasise Toshiba’s leadership position in the world’s flash memory market. The company hopes to further cement Toshiba’s position as one of the main suppliers of flash solutions in the Russia & CIS region.
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Merlion strikes Schneider deal
Russian distribution giant Merlion has extended its product portfolio through an agreement with Schneider Electric. The deal will see Merlion carry a variety of Schneider Electric cable management products including the Optiline 45, Ultra and Performa ranges in Russia. Merlion will also offer a range of technical and education services related to the products, underlining the company’s growing VAD credentials in the Russian market.
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Ukrainian IT market value climbs in 2012
The value of the Ukrainian IT market grew 2.9% in 2012 to hit US$1.88 billion, according to research house PMR. The market was buoyant in the first half of 2012, but stagnated in the second half of the year due to macroeconomic factors. Expectations of a devaluation of the Ukrainian currency also resulted in some companies postponing planned IT investments.
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Silverado extends retail network in Belarus
Technology retailer Silverado has extended its store network, opening a new outlet in Brest, Belarus. The new store, which opened its doors earlier this month, is located in the Gallery Grand shopping centre and will open from 9am to 9pm every day. Silverado operates stores in multiple cities across Belarus including in Minsk, Gomel, Mogilev, Bobruysk, Polotsk, Novopolotsk, Soligorsk, Baranovichi, Pinsk, and now in Brest.
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PNY eyes Russian market potential
Accessories and components vendor PNY believes there are significant opportunities for it to expand its channel sales in Russia & CIS. PNY is participating in DISTREE Russia & CIS later this month for pre-scheduled one-on-one meetings with senior executives from the region’s top distributors, retailers and resellers. Now in its tenth year, DISTREE Russia & CIS has become a ‘must attend’ annual event for the channel elite in this fast-growing region.
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Wexler to showcase tablet credentials
Russian e-book and tablet PC powerhouse Wexler will showcase the full breadth and depth of its portfolio at DISTREE Russia & CIS 2013 later this month. The three-day event gathers senior buyers from the region’s leading retailers and resellers for pre-scheduled one-on-one meetings with participating vendors. Celebrating its 10th annual event in 2013, DISTREE Russia & CIS has become a ‘must attend’ annual channel event for vendors looking to manage, build or launch routes-to-market in the vast and fast-growing Russia & CIS region.
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Cooler Master extends Russia & CIS channel reach
Distributor Elko has added thermal solutions from Cooler Master to its portfolio. Elko will carry the vendor’s products in Russia, the Baltic States and Ukraine. Cooler Master’s range includes cooling systems, PC cases and power supplies, chassis, industrial and telecommunications equipment, mobile and laptop accessories, plus peripheral products for professional gaming PCs.
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M.video sales climb in first quarter
Russian retail giant M.video has reported total sales up 12% year-on-year for the first quarter of 2013 at US$1.38 billion. The company opened nine new stores in the first quarter pushing its total selling space in Russia to 544,000 square metres. M.video’s like-for-like store sales were up 2.2% year-on-year. The retailer saw a 69% year-on-year increase in online sales, which hit US$50.7m in the first quarter of 2013.
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Elko extends Kingston rights in Russia
Distributor Elko Group has expanded its agreement with memory vendor Kingston and added the vendor’s solid state drives (SSDs) to its portfolio in Russia. Elko has distributed a wide range of Kingston products in the Baltic States since 2009. The company picked up Russian distribution rights for Kingston ValueRam in July 2012 and this agreement has now been extended to include SSDs.
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Ukrainian distributor MTI has added Energizer products to its vendor portfolio. Under the terms of the agreement MTI will become the exclusive importer of Energizer products into Ukraine. The range of Energizer products carried by MTI will include batteries, charging devices and torches.
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