Creative Computers Inc. promotes Karim Hadchiti to vice president of business development.TORRANCE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 12, 1996--Creative Computers 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 :MALL) ("Creative") Monday announced that Karim Hadchiti has been promoted to vice president, business development. The company also announced that Richard Rodriguez
Richard Rodriguez (born 31 July 1944) is a Mexican-American writer who became famous for his 1981 book, (ISBN 0-553-27293-4), a narrative about his development is leaving the company. Hadchiti will have responsibility for the company's Internet marketing See Internet advertising. ventures, evaluating new specialty catalogs Specialty catalogs are a promotion and distribution technique commonly employed by direct marketers. They describe, graphically and verbally, a limited range of products. Specialty catalogs are a good promotion/distribution choice for new products. and exploring new business opportunities aimed at increasing the company's penetration into the Wintel and data communications data communications, application of telecommunications technology to the problem of transmitting data, especially to, from, or between computers. In popular usage, it is said that data communications make it possible for one computer to "talk" with another. markets. "I am delighted to have this opportunity to help Creative continue the success we have had in meeting its customers' needs and expanding into emerging markets," Hadchiti stated. "We are pleased with the performance of our Internet Web site, and we believe the Internet is one promising mode of expansion for our business. I look forward to finding other ways to expand our business and market penetration Noun 1. market penetration - the extent to which a product is recognized and bought by customers in a particular market penetration - the act of entering into or through something; "the penetration of upper management by women" , and to bring those results to the bottom line." Hadchiti has been a member of Creative's executive management team since September 1994. Hadchiti was instrumental in upgrading the company's MIS systems and in relocating the call center. He received his master of business administration degree in finance from the University of Texas at Austin “University of Texas” redirects here. For other system schools, see University of Texas System. The University of Texas at Austin (often referred to as The University of Texas, UT Austin, UT, or Texas . The Creative Computers' Web site has experienced remarkable growth since its introduction last September. The number of visitors to the site has been increasing by more than 40 percent per month, and the site has already gained an excellent reputation as one of the very finest sources for computing products on the World Wide Web. "We continuously expand our Web site with additional product offerings and features. It now contains over 1,700 pages of information and will soon become even more useful as a complete on-line ordering system is implemented," Hadchiti continued. Beginning about Feb. 15, visitors to the Creative Computers' Web site will be able to shop directly from the site, placing secure credit card orders for products through the use of the Secure Socket Layer utilized by Netscape. Additionally, a comprehensive product search function will be introduced, allowing customers to access complete information about most products in Creative Computers' catalogs. Richard Rodriguez, senior vice president, customer service, has resigned to pursue an opportunity as president of a smaller company. "I leave Creative with mixed emotions For the Rolling Stones' song, see . Mixed Emotions was a German pop music group formed in 1986, consisting of members Drafi Deutscher and Oliver Simon. Drafi Deutscher did not only sing, he also wrote and produced all the Mixed Emotions songs. ," said Rodriguez. "I am very appreciative of the opportunities I have had with the company. At the same time, I am excited about the new opportunity I have. I wish Creative all the best and am confident that it will continue to meet with success." The position formerly held by Rodriguez will be consolidated into the sales and marketing organization under Dan DeVries, senior vice president. "We believe that under this new structure, our customer service will be further enhanced as an integral part of our full service sales organization," said Frank Khulusi, 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. . Creative Computers is a direct marketer of personal computer hardware, software and peripheral products for users of Apple Macintosh Apple Macintosh - Macintosh and DOS/Windows personal computers. The company offers more than 14,500 products to its customers through its distinctive, full-color MacMall, PC Mall and DataCom Mall catalogs and other promotional materials. The company's staff of more than 300 knowledgeable telemarketing, customer service and technical support personnel work together to provide high-level customer service and gain customer loyalty. Customers may call MacMall telemarketing representatives at 800/222-2808 and PC Mall representatives at 800/555-MALL, or shop Creative on the Internet at http://www.macmall.com or http://www.pc-mall.com. For more information on Creative Computers via facsimile at no cost, call 800/PRO-INFO and dial client code 066. CONTACT: Creative Computers Inc., Torrance Frank Khulusi/Grant Trexler, 310/787-4500 or The Financial Relations Board Inc., Los Angeles Los Angeles (lôs ăn`jələs, lŏs, ăn`jəlēz'), city (1990 pop. 3,485,398), seat of Los Angeles co., S Calif.; inc. 1850. Jody Martin, 310/442-0599 (general information) Tom Ekman, 310/442-0599 (investors) |
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