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CompUSA Inc.
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 PROFILE
CompUSA needs to reboot. Computer sales at the nation's leading computer retailer have stalled, and the company has been sold to Mexico-based retailer Grupo Sanborns. CompUSA has about 225 stores that sell hardware (including its own brand of PCs), software, and accessories in more than 40 states. CompUSA also has a direct sales operation targeting corporate, government, and education customers. The retailer has been battered by direct computer sellers (such as Dell Computer and Gateway), PC price wars, and its purchase of rival (and unprofitable) Computer City stores. CompUSA sells online, but has shut down subsidiary cozone.com, an e-tailer that suffered from sluggish sales.

 COMPETITION
Best Buy Co., Inc. (BBY)
Circuit City Group (CC)
Dell Computer Corporation (DELL)

 DEALS
Deal: AOL and CompUSA Sign Marketing Pact
Date Announced: 05.07.01
Value of transaction (US $Mil): Not Disclosed
Description: Internet services firm and computer retailer enter joint marketing agreement.

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 FINANCIAL OVERVIEW
Fiscal Year-End: June
1999 Sales (mil.): 6,321.40
1-Yr. Sales Growth: 19.6%
Employees: 19,700
Revenue per employee: $320,883.25

 KEY PEOPLE
• Harold F. Compton
    CEO
• Javier Laraza
    CFO

 CONTACT INFO
14951 N. Dallas Pkwy.
Dallas, TX 75240
US
Phone: 972-982-4000
Fax: 972-982-4276
Online: Web Site

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