Brightpoint, Inc. and USCI, Inc. announce retail agreement with Meijer, Inc.NORCROSS, Ga./INDIANAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 9, 1996-- USCI USCI United States Colored Infantry USCI University College Sedaya International USCI United States Computers, Incorporated , Inc. (NASDAQ NASDAQ in full National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations U.S. market for over-the-counter securities. Established in 1971 by the National Association of Securities Dealers (NASD), NASDAQ is an automated quotation system that reports on - NMS See NetWare Management System. : USCM USCM United States Conference of Mayors USCM United States Colonial Marines (game) USCM Unmanned Spacecraft Cost Model USCM United States Campus Ministries ) and Brightpoint, Inc. (NASDAQ: CELL) announced that U.S. Communications, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary Wholly Owned Subsidiary A subsidiary whose parent company owns 100% of its common stock. Notes: In other words, the parent company owns the company outright and there are no minority owners. of USCI, Inc., and Brightpoint, Inc. have entered into a sales relationship with Meijer, Inc., the Grand Rapids Grand Rapids, city (1990 pop. 189,126), seat of Kent co., SW central Mich., on the Grand River; inc. 1850. The second largest city in the state, it is a distribution, wholesale, and industrial center for an area that yields fruit, dairy products, farm produce, , Michigan-based retailer. Brightpoint will supply certain models of cellular telephones for sale in Meijer stores, and USCI will activate the telephones utilizing USCI's Remote Activation Process system to provide service for the retail customer. The agreement represents a major success for USCI and Brightpoint in their joint venture to develop national retail accounts and for the "Cellular-on-the-Go" national cellular telephone sales program. "Cellular-on-the-Go" is an off-the-shelf package which includes an affordable cellular telephone and an affordable rate plan, processing information and carrier rate information all in one package. Mr. Bruce Hahn, Chairman of the Board of USCI, stated, "We are delighted that Meijer selected `Cellular-on-the-Go.' Because of USCI's agreements with more than 80 cellular carriers across the United States, `Cellular-on-the-Go' is the only product of its kind that can be marketed nationally." "The opportunity to work with Meijer, a retailing powerhouse, is very exciting. We look forward to demonstrating the efficiency of our distribution system as we provide the high level of service and fulfillment that have become Brightpoint's trademark," stated Robert J. Laikin, President and CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. of Brightpoint, Inc. USCI is a full service cellular/pager activation company headquartered in Norcross, Georgia and has cellular service agreements with over 80 cellular carriers nationwide. Through its subsidiaries, it provides cellular and pager activation processing and services to mass merchandisers and direct response companies including Kmart, OfficeMax, Service Merchandise, Target Stores, Montgomery Ward, Meijer, Fingerhut and QVC QVC Quality Value Convenience QVC Question Valid Command . Brightpoint, Inc. distributes wireless communication equipment and related products globally and provides related services including inventory management, fulfillment, packaging and programming. The Company's primary mission is to always be the most efficient channel of distribution for vendors and the low cost/high service provider to customers, thereby striving to be the best total cost provider in terms of price, time and reliability. CONTACT: Brightpoint, Inc., Indianapolis J. Mark Howell, 317/297-6100 or USCI, Inc., Norcross Basil H. Ford, 770/613-8235 |
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