Finally got around to taking a look at the Ritz Camera location I
mentioned that used to be an independent. Looks like they were one of
the locations that actually retained the name Wolf Camera.
Took a look inside, and they had a few Canon/Nikon/Sony products left. A
few tripods, mostly
this doesnt have anything to do with Jessops does it Peter?
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In a message dated 27/05/02 15:28:36 GMT Daylight Time, Rob writes:
this doesnt have anything to do with Jessops does it Peter?
My dear boy, I don't know what you mean..
I am simply researching a planted rumour.
Kind regards
Peter
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Yes they bought out Wolf from Bankruptcy last August. Chuck Wolf is a
relative of the Ritz's. They have recently acquired PhotoAlley and I believe
they have either acquired or are about to acquire CameraWorld. I don't know
if this signals Ritz's intention to get more involved with the serious
In a message dated 24/05/02 12:47:09 GMT Daylight Time, Gary writes:
On Fri, 24 May 2002 07:22:42 EDT, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Yes Peter, Ritz bought out Wolfe.
The two chains had bought out all the local camera stores.
And just recently, that bought out Camera World.
So which
Peter wrote:
So which retailer controls the market in the USA? There is a point to
all this, I promise.
Gee, Peter -- I'd be tempted to guess that in terms of sheer volume in the
disposable camera segment, and possibly the film-based point-and-shoot
segment as well, stores like Wal-Mart and
On Fri, 24 May 2002 09:26:10 EDT, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
So which retailer controls the market in the USA? There is a point to all this, I
promise.
I would guess someone other than Ritz. (That would be obvious) :-)
Later,
Gary
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Ritz and Wolf were owned by 2 cousins. Wolf was about to
go bankrupt (owed Kodak $50,000,000), and was bought out
by Ritz. US trade news can be found here:
http://www.photointer.com/
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Photo. If
I purchase on-line I do it via BH or Adorama.
Jim A.
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Subject: Re: OT Ritz Camera?
Ritz and Wolf were owned by 2 cousins. Wolf was about to
go bankrupt (owed Kodak
On 5/24/02 5:30 PM, Jim Apilado wrote:
Ritz purchased Camera World out here in Oregon. I recall when CW came into
being in the late 70's. It's prices were lower than other local competition
and eventually it killed off a long time photo store, Sandy's Camera. I was
a good customer of CW
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On 5/24/02 5:30 PM, Jim Apilado wrote:
Ritz purchased Camera World out here in Oregon. I recall when CW came into
being in the late 70's. It's prices were lower than other local competition
and eventually it killed off a long time photo store, Sandy's Camera. I
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