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Universal International, Inc.
 NEWS FROM THE STANDARD
Judge Rejects MP3.com Claim Against Universal
Aug 31 2000 01:59 AM PDT

 PROFILE
Universal International isn't quite as ubiquitous as its name suggests -- actually, the discount retailer does business only in the US. The firm peddles closeout merchandise through about 65 stores under the names Only Deals (in the Midwest and Texas) and Odd's-N-End's (in upstate New York). Its stores feature brand-name closeout merchandise, including food, health and beauty aids, housewares, seasonal goods, and toys. The company quit the wholesale business in 1997. Parent company 99 CENTS Only Stores, which operates about 85 discount retail stores in Southern California and Nevada, is trying to find a buyer for Universal International. 99 CENTS Only Stores acquired Universal International in 1998.

 COMPETITION
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 FINANCIAL OVERVIEW
1999 Sales (mil.): 83.30
1-Yr. Sales Growth: 167.7%
Employees: 1,267
Revenue per employee: $65,745.86

 KEY PEOPLE
• Dick Saklad
    CEO
• Andy Farina
    CFO

 CONTACT INFO
5000 Winnetka Ave. North
New Hope, MN 55428
US
Phone: 763-533-1169
Fax: 763-533-1158

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