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For Immediate Release
6 January 2003
CHANNELADVISOR AND EXTRASTOCK PARTNER TO OFFER CHANNEL MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE, SERVICES IN AUSTRALIA
Partnership Offers Australian Merchants a Strategic Advantage in the eBay.com.au Marketplace
Research Triangle Park, NC and Sydney, Australia - January 06,
2003 - Extrastock Pty Ltd, the leading Australian provider of
marketplace management services, and ChannelAdvisor, the top US
vendor of enterprise solutions for online marketplaces have partnered
to bring ChannelAdvisor's software to the Australia marketplace
managed by Extrastock. The companies will work together to enable
ChannelAdvisor clients in the US (such as Dell, IBM, Motorola,
Intel and Kodak) to sell products via the eBay.com.au (NASDAQ:
EBAY) marketplace in Australia. Extrastock will also work with
Australian manufacturers, distributors and retailers that want
to sell via this dynamic online channel.
"Expanding internationally is a key part of ChannelAdvisor's strategy. We chose Extrastock as our partner because of their knowledge and expertise in Australia," says Scot Wingo, CEO and President of ChannelAdvisor.
ChannelAdvisor provides technology and services that enable industry-leading companies, small businesses and individuals to use online marketplaces to acquire customers and maximize inventory yield. ChannelAdvisor's solutions combine best practices, innovative software applications and integration technology to dramatically accelerate marketplace performance. ChannelAdvisor's strategic alliances in the US include eBay, Yahoo! and Amazon Auctions.
"We look forward to bringing ChannelAdvisor's superior technology platform and industry- leading client base to the Australian eBay Marketplace. The growth is here and now it's time to offer the best available technology and services," says Simon Arnold, Director of Operations of Extrastock Pty Ltd.
In addition to the Extrastock and ChannelAdvisor partnership, Wingo has agreed to join Extrastock's Advisory Board.
"Scot is an experienced entrepreneur and will be a valuable asset to Extrastock and our Advisory Board. He will be consulted at every step of Extrastock's growth," says Arnold.
About ChannelAdvisor Corporation
ChannelAdvisor provides technology and services that enable industry-leading companies, small businesses and individuals to use online marketplaces to acquire customers and maximize inventory yield. Our solutions combine best practices, innovative software applications and integration technology to dramatically accelerate marketplace performance. ChannelAdvisor's customers and strategic alliances include IBM, Dell, Sears, Motorola, Ingram Micro, West Marine, Omaha Steaks, eBay, Yahoo! and Amazon Auctions. ChannelAdvisor Corporation is headquartered in Research Triangle Park, NC. For more information visit http://channeladvisor.com/.
About Extrastock Pty Ltd
Extrastock Pty Ltd, recently named an eBay.com.au Preferred Service Provider, provides strategic, full-service marketplace management for retailers, distributors and manufacturers. Extrastock's enterprise-level solution enables merchants to create a brand presence on eBay - then use it to increase sales, acquire new customers and accelerate inventory sales. Extrastock's powerful technology provides a seamless solution that integrates with businesses' existing technology infrastructures, including inventory databases, payment and fulfillment systems, to reduce time to market and maximize profits for online channel sales.
Extrastock's clients include Pepper Tree Wines, an award-winning Australian wine label, Scala Leathergoods, a manufacturer of premium leather products and Image Depot, one of the US's largest distributors of quality photographic supplies and accessories. For more information visit http://www.extrastock.com.au
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Media Contacts:
Ashley Trotter
ChannelAdvisor Corporation
Ph: +(1) 919.465.3541
ashleyt@channeladvisor.com
Simon Arnold
Extrastock Pty Ltd
Ph: +(61) 02 9899.9679
sarnold@extrastock.com.au
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