Towson Ritz Camera & Image Store Is Open for Business

C&A Marketing Inc. (C&A) announces that the local Ritz Camera & Image store located at 854 Kenilworth Drive (Kenilworth Park Mall) in Towson, Maryland is open for business.  This is one of twelve other Ritz Camera & Image Stores across the country that is open along with the online speciality imaging business, RitzPix.com.   The store has increased inventory to include an abundance of professional photographic equipment and store-goers will now find an extremely knowledgeable staff for all photography-related inquires.  Now all photographers, from those using their cell phones to the most advanced professional will find their local Ritz to be a retail destination.       

“We are pleased to still be a part of the Ritz Camera family and even more pleased to continue to provide the products and services that have been part of the community for many years,” says Maureen Ottinger, General Manager of the Towson store for 26 years. . “Any time customers come to the store, they will be greeted by familiar friendly faces and leave with an overabundance of photography knowledge. Our loyal customers are the reason we are still open and able to serve our community.”

This store features many professional services, such as in-house canvas, DVD transfers, photo restorations and discounts on bulk slide scanning. Stocked with a full line of camera products to suit any photographer’s needs, the store also offers tutorials on how to use different cameras and camera accessories. All photographers, from the most professional to those that only pursue it as a hobby, will benefit from these free on-going classes. Classes last about two hours and cover topics like digital imaging basics, composition capture, inside and outside lighting and exposure methods. For more advanced photography lessons, premium classes and one on one private lessons are available.

“We chose these thirteen stores to keep open because they are in key markets across the country that need a personal, knowledgeable photo speciality shop, and 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.”

As an extra incentive for long-time customers of the Ritz stores, C&A is continuing the legacy customer loyalty programs (RitzPix Network and Frequent Foto) to reward their loyalty and support during the past few years.   In addition, C&A has unveiled their Pro-Advantage program, a recognition program designed around photographer’s necessities.  Members will be given special processing and printing benefits as well as back stage passes to many special events, experiences and opportunities.  Additional benefits include exclusive discounts on hard goods, exclusive 50% off on any photo excursions, invitations to meet and greet professional photographers, camera and accessory rental packages and more.

The thirteen brick and mortar stores 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. 

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 (410)-296-1585.