MacMall

MacMall is a leading reseller of Apple computers based in Torrance, California. IT Works closely with Apple and hundreds of other manufacturers to give customers low prices on a large selection of Apple computers, Mac software, Mac accessories, iPods, iPod accessories, iPhone accessories, consumer electronics and more. MacMall is a wholly owned subsidiary of PC Mall, which is a NASDAQ traded company.

History

Its parent company PC Mall, started out as a mail-order catalog company in 1987 at Marina del Rey, CA in the residence of its co-founders brothers Sam and Frank Khulusi. Started out under the name "Creative Computers" before changing it to its current name PC Mall, was the number one mail-order reseller of Amiga computers from Commodore International until its closure on April 1994. The closure of Commodore didn't come too rough as the company obtained authorization to sell Apple computers early that year. With the new partnership and much optimism, the company moved to a distribution center with of office space. In the first quarter of 1995, the company filed for initial public offering(IPO) and went public in April 1995. After a year of robust growth, the company launched the website MacMall.com to add to its already-burgeoning sales.

MacMall Today

MacMall, priding itself as the #1 Apple Reseller, is the biggest online revenue-earner for PC Mall and its subsidiaries. At the end of 2010, total net sales of MacMall amounted to approximately US$200 million, which is 15% of the company’s US$1.3 billion revenue for the year-end.

MacMall also opened its new flagship store last February 13, 2010 at Torrance, CA alongside its other store in neighboring Santa Monica. MacMall will open a third store on May 2011 in Chicago.

MacMall Features

Mac On Call is the service, installation, and advice center located on the store. As an Apple Authorized Service Provider, Mac On Call is standing in to provide answers to questions about computers and electronics, perform both in-warranty and out-og-warranty services.

Creative Pro it is a special section on the website that caters specifically to professionals working on the creative professional field - those whose jobs encompass those of photography, architecture, audio & music, film & video and design/graphics. Not only does the Creative Pro section offer better computer and electronics deals on the section, it also offers how-to helps and webinars to provide creative professionals with the best possible service.

Executive Leadership

MacMall.com is headed by its President, Daniel J. DeVries is based in Torrance, CA. He once served as the Executive Vice President for Marketing of PC Mall, Inc. He also once served as a Senior Vice President, and a senior marketing executive. DeVries attended the University of Michigan.

Locations

MacMall Corporate Headquarters is located in Torrance, CA. Distribution Center is located in Memphis, TN. MacMall also holds office in Montreal, Canada and Manila, Philippines.

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