Suzanne Mattaboni
Suzanne Mattaboni Communications
For D&H Distributing
(610)261-4560
suzgm@aol.com

For Immediate Release:

D&H CANADA ENCOURAGES RETAILERS TO OFFER POWER BANKS, ACCESSORIES TO ADDRESS POKEMON GO

- D&H Wants its Dealers and Retailers to Take Advantage of the International Pokémon GO Craze, Leveraging an Array of Power Banks and Bluetooth Headsets -

BRAMPTON, ONT - August 3, 2016 - D&H Canada, a leading North American computer products and consumer electronics distributor, wants its retailers, etailers and dealers to profit from the latest trends--including the wild popularity of Niantic's Pokémon GO mobile game, which has users running-down phone batteries with abandon across the continent. Retailers can capitalize on this phenomenon by offering any of the hundreds of portable power bank products D&H Canada carries, which can be part of an accessory bundle for cell phones and mobile devices. The distributor offers portable chargers and power banks from manufacturers including Aluratek, APC, Belkin, DigiPower, Griffin, TP-LINK, SIIG, Verbatim, and CODi. Several of these models are available in colours to coordinate with the Pokémon GO teams.

In addition, audio continues to be a hot category, with Bluetooth accessories that can be rolled into a Pokémon GO bundle. Bluetooth headsets in fact may become a more essential accessory going forward, as certain device manufacturers are trending away from the incorporation of headphone jacks. D&H offers Bluetooth headphones from Jabra, Plantronics and more, in a range of price points.

"Pokémon GO has been getting users out and about, exploring the physical world. Why not leverage that through an accessories package, especially if it might attract new customers to the brick-and-mortar sales floor?" said Randy Churchill, director of marketing for D&H Canada. "We try to motivate our customers take advantage of trends and market developments. Accessory bundles offer higher margins than hardware sales, so we always encourage them as add-ons to fuel incremental revenues."

"We're excited to be working with D&H to increase exposure of our new Survivor Rugged Power Bank and Premium Braided cables, with our 'Guaranteed for Life' warranty. These items are perfectly suited for Pokémon GO-themed accessory packages," said Brett Whittenberg, senior distribution sales manager at Griffin Technology. "Creative marketing strategies such as this can help retailers differentiate their brand and attract youth-oriented, tech-savvy customers." D&H Canada recently entered into a new agreement with Griffin to offer this manufacturer's power products, Survivor Rugged phone and tablet case line, and other technologies to the Canadian retail sector.

D&H customers can contact their account representatives at (800) 340-1008 for additional information.

About D&H Distributing

As one of North America's leading technology distributors, D&H Canada provides a wealth of resources to empower solution providers and consultants, delivering a broad selection of SMB categories, products and applications. The company's offerings span server and infrastructure, SOHO and mobile applications, consumer electronics and gaming. D&H's multi-market expertise, account-dedicated sales teams, sterling service and flexible financing options are unmatched in the industry.

With an impressive 98-year history serving as a trusted advisor to the reseller channel, D&H Distributing has been able to consistently reinvent itself based upon changing market conditions.  The company prides itself on creating business partnerships with an astute focus on ease-of-doing-business, relationships, value, performance and service.

The company ships out of five separate locations in North America, including its US headquarters in Harrisburg, PA, and its Canadian headquarters in Brampton, Ontario. Additional US warehouses are located in Atlanta, GA; Chicago, IL; and Fresno, CA. Call D&H toll-free at 1-800-340-1008 or visit www.dandh.ca.

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