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Merisel Announces 1995 Hot List Award Winners

Strategic Insights

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Merisel, one of the world's largest master distributors of computer hardware and software products, recognized its top-performing manufacturers at its annual Fall Comdex award ceremony in Las Vegas. The event, held at the Treasure Island Hotel, honored 39 industry leaders that drove sales throughout 1995. Merisel's Hot List, a monthly publication since 1982, tracks top-selling products across 25 segments and four channels. With a circulation of over 103,000 resellers in the United States and international subsidiaries producing their own Hot Lists, Merisel serves as a comprehensive tool for product trend analysis.

Key Takeaways:

  • Merisel recognized 39 manufacturers as winners of the 1995 Hot List Award at its annual Fall Comdex ceremony in Las Vegas.
  • The awards honored top-performing manufacturers throughout 1995, with winners selected from a pool of over 850 leading industry manufacturers.
  • Merisel's Hot List, a monthly publication since 1982, tracks best-selling products across 25 segments and four channels (Retail, VAR, Macintosh, and Consumer Products).
  • The publication has a circulation of over 103,000 resellers in the United States and is also produced by Merisel's international subsidiaries in Australia, Canada, France, and the United Kingdom.
  • Merisel serves over 65,000 resellers, including 900 ComputerLand franchisees and Datago affiliates, across 10 international subsidiaries, 35 sales offices, and 20 distribution centers.
  • The company offers extensive support services, including training, marketing, technical support, configuration, merchandising, telemarketing, information services, and third-party financing.

Statistics:

  • 39 manufacturers recognized as winners of the 1995 Hot List Award
  • Over 103,000 resellers in the United States receive the monthly Hot List publication
  • Merisel serves over 65,000 resellers, including 900 ComputerLand franchisees and Datago affiliates
  • 10 international subsidiaries, 35 sales offices, and 20 distribution centers operate under Merisel's umbrella
  • 25,000 products offered by Merisel, sourced from over 850 leading manufacturers
  • 25 product segments and four channels tracked by Merisel's Hot List publication

Sources:

  • Merisel Inc. press release, announcing 1995 Hot List Award winners
  • Contact information for Merisel Inc. and El Segundo Leslie Sinfield

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