C&A Marketing Inc. (C&A) has re-opened Wolf Camera & Image store located in the Northbrook Shopping Center. This is one of seventeen other Ritz Camera & Image Stores across the country that has reopened along with the online speciality imaging business, RitzPix.com. C&A purchased the Ritz Camera Family of brands including Ritz Camera, Camera World, Wolf Camera, Inkley’s Photo and Camera West during the September 2012 bankruptcy auction, which includes the retail stores, all supporting websites and social media accounts, the speciality online imaging business as well other pertinent technologies.
“We are pleased to continue to provide the products and services to our local community,” said Jimi Shaffer, who has been with Wolf Camera & Image for three years. “As a way to give back to the community we volunteer our time and services at the Glenview Northbrook Youth Services by donating cameras, and photo sessions.”
“We chose these eighteen stores to re-open because they are in key markets across the country that need a personal, knowledgeable photo speciality shop, which also serve as an integral part of their communities. Even though the photo industry continues to transform, we are dedicated to bringing a new, sustainable business model to the Ritz Camera stores and their customers,” commented Harry Klein, President of C&A Marketing, Inc. “Our strategic investment focuses on integrating our online sites with our retail locations, and to offer a one-stop photography resource where customers can purchase premium products and popular imaging gifts... all while working one-on-one with the local experts our customers have grown to know and respect. The Ritz Camera Family of brands has long been synonymous with high quality customer service and we plan to uphold that proud tradition, while updating the retail mix to reflect current market dynamics.”
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As an extra incentive for long-time customers of the Ritz Camera Family of stores, C&A has decided to continue the legacy customer loyalty programs (RitzPix Network and Frequent Foto) to reward their loyalty and support during the past few years. Now, customers will be able to take advantage of these legacy programs during the upcoming Holiday season.
The eighteen brick and mortar stores re-opening are located across the country and are staffed by the original store employees, ensuring that consumers – both photography professionals and casual enthusiasts – will continue to receive knowledgeable and personal experience when they enter their local one-stop shop for all of their photography needs. The stores and websites will have fresh, current, and comprehensive inventory, and will continue to offer the full range of quality imaging products and services that consumers have come to expect of the Ritz Camera brand. In addition to the stores, C&A will grow the online imaging speciality business, RitzPix.com, which provides high standard photography offerings including film processing, image restorations, premium gifts including custom book printing, and more at the retail locations and a full-service imaging lab.
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Ritz Camera and Image was founded by Benjamin Ritz in 1918. Throughout its long history, Ritz Camera acquired well-known photo retail brands Camera World, Wolf Camera, Inkley’s Photo, Camera West and other strong local brands. The retailer offers a variety of cameras, accessories and camera related services from the top brands in the industry. For any customer service inquiries, please call (800) 225-9799 or contact the local store at (847) 205-0206.
About C&A Marketing, Inc.
C&A Marketing is a leading manufacturer and reseller of digital cameras, camcorders, and related accessories in the consumer electronics marketplace. Headquartered in Ridgefield Park, N.J., C&A Marketing is the Polaroid Licensee for instant digital camera, sports video camera, security camera and photo accessories. C&A recently acquired portions of Ritz Camera and Image LLC, including the company’s stores, the Ritzpix Network and the ritzcamera.com, wolfcamera.com and ritzcameraandimage.com websites. With over two decades in business, the depth and breadth of their inventory is constantly expanding as is their presence and reputation in the consumer electronic marketplace.
