[November 15, 2012]

C&A Marketing Re-opens Eighteen Ritz Camera & Image Stores Along with RitzPix Online Imaging Service

C&A Marketing Inc. (C&A) has re-opened eighteen select Ritz Camera & Image Stores across the country 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.

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.

"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-onewith 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."

Below is a list of Ritz Camera Family of stores that will remain open:

• Ritz Camera & Image, Annapolis Mall, Annapolis, MD
• Ritz Camera & Image, Kenilworth Park Mall, Towson, MD
• Ritz Camera & Image, Bethesda Row, Bethesda, MD
• Ritz Camera & Image, Hilltop North Shopping Center, Virginia Beach, VA
• Wolf Camera & Image, Birkdale Village, Huntersville, NC
• Wolf Camera, Piedmont Road, Atlanta, GA
• Wolf Camera, 18th Street, Homewood, AL
• Wolf Camera & Image, Germantown Collections, Germantown, TN
• Wolf Camera, Skokie Blvd., Northbrook, IL
• Wolf Camera & Image, Preston Highlands, Plano, TX
• Wolf Camera & Image, Old Town Shopping Center, Dallas, TX
• Wolf Camera & Image, Northwest Highway, Dallas, TX
• Wolf Camera & Image, Alamo Quarry Market, San Antonio, TX
• Inkley's Camera & Image, State Street, Salt Lake City, UT
• Ritz Camera and Image, Magnolia Ave., Riverside, CA (News - Alert)
• Wolf Camera & Image, Courtyard Shopping Center, Pleasant Hill, CA
• Camera World, 6th Avenue, Portland, OR
• Cameras West, Ross Plaza, Bellevue, WA

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.

To thank long-time customers for their continued patronage and support, the Ritz Camera Family of stores is inviting all customers, friends, and families to in-store celebrations on Sunday, November 18. Activities include a ribbon-cutting ceremony, refreshments, in-store photo opportunities as well as doorbuster and night owl promotions. Interested parties should contact their local Ritz Camera store for full details, or click here for the store locator.

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.

C&A is a veteran in the imaging space, having over 20 years' experience both in wholesale distribution, sourcing and retail operations. As the Polaroid Licensee for instant digital imaging products, security cameras, sports action cameras and accessories, C&A already plays a significant role in the resurgence of one iconic American imaging brand.

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.

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