ATGStores.com Eyes the Future with Addition of 900 New Brands in 2011

ATGStores.com added nearly 900 new brands and reached a record 3.5 million products available on its specialty online stores in 2011.

2011-11-23

KIRKLAND, WA, November 23, 2011 (Press-News.org) ATGStores.com is rounding out 2011 in a large way. Aligning with record growth in sales in the 12th year of operation, nearly doubling its gross sales in 2011, ATG Stores added nearly 900 new brands and reached a record 3.5 million products available on its specialty online stores.

"It is with great enthusiasm to add such great brands like Regent by Cooper, Napoleon Grills, Design Element USA, Blomus and Hillsdale Furniture to our product offering. We welcome them and all new brands to the ATG Stores family. Brand expansion was led primarily by our continued investment in personnel and technology, nearly doubling our Business Development and Content aggregation staff," said President and CEO Gary Rubens.

Expansion in 2011 occurred in each of the 18 category divisions. Category divisions that experienced the most significant growth were OutdoorLivingShowroom.com, HomeFurnitureShowroom.com, SportingGoodsCentral.com and StyleandApparel.com.

"In a struggling economy, we feel very fortunate to have partnered with 900 new brands in 2011, while continuing to foster our relationships with current manufacturers," said Rubens. "It has allowed us to continue to grow, provide an even greater selection of products and give us the opportunity to offer more positions within the company. We have expanded our staff to over 300 employees this year. It has been a positive change for everyone."

Allied Trade Group (ATGStores.com) is located in Kirkland, WA and was established in 1999. ATG Stores operates an extended family of 500+ specialty online stores. Sites such as http://www.LightingUniverse.com, http://www.HomeFurnitureSHowroom.com, http://www.StyleandApperal.com, http://www.FixtureUniverse.com, http://www.LuggageShowroom.com and http://www.SportingGoodsCentral.com provide customers with the widest selection of products for the home and lifestyle. With over 3.5 million products from more than 3,000 name brand manufacturers ranging from lighting to plumbing, furniture, hardware, appliances, decor, children's products, sporting goods, outdoor living, apparel and more — ATG Stores has become the premier online shopping destination for all your home and lifestyle needs. Visit http://www.ATGStores.com to learn more.

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