Flamingo raises bet by 10,000 PCs

Flamingo Computers has revised its PC sales target upwards, estimating it will sell 35,000 PCs this year, 10,000 units more than initially anticipated, said Dan Topala, Flamingo International chairman. “The number of computers Flamingo sold in the first half went up 40% from the same time last year. The trend became even more obvious in the third quarter, which made us revise our estimates upwards, aiming at a 250% full-year growth to a total of 35,000 computers,” Topala said. Flamingo has recently expanded the range of products it retails, by selling consumer electronics besides computers and computer parts. The closeness between IT and audio-video sectors has become very mature, both technologically and in terms of target market, and Flamingo is broadening its offer by a range of new audio and video brands. Subsequently, Flamingo has started retailing brands such as Nokia, Philips, Panasonic, JVC, Samsung, Pioneer, Yamaha, Marantz, JBL, Harman Kardon and LG through its stores as of this month, with more brands set to make the list in the coming months. ZF