Over the past 36 months, Almo has continually rolled out new site features including ePay and Online Invoices, Online Monthly Specials listed by manufacturer, an Online Ad Planner where dealers can build their own professional ads.

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Almo, the nation's leading independent distributor of Major Appliances and Consumer Electronics and a leading distributor to the rent-to-own channel, announced the launch of the company's updated website.

Regular users of Almo's websites will discover a more user-centric site with updated features and a new look and feel. Both sites, the corporate site located at www.almo.com and the dealer-only B2B site located at www.access.almo.com, were debuted with a host of new features.

Here is what Almo.com site users can expect:

-A professional look that better represents Almo's core brand.
-Clear and concise navigation with multiple access paths.
-Dealer information by market served as well as by product category.
-Instant access to online dealer application forms.
-In-depth information on Almo's service and product offering.

"While this is an exciting transition, it is only the beginning of the plan for enhancing our sites," said Ed Gibbons, Almo Executive Vice President. "Almo's web site is very extensive and this is only the first phase in an ongoing process of redevelopment and usability enhancements."

Dealers that utilize Almo's B2B intranet site, Almo Access™ can expect:

-Expanded search result data which includes images, availability, MSRP and MAP in result view.
-Product detail pages with expanded specs and features, associated PDF's and more.
-Automated accessory compatibility listing per product.
-Exclusive Online Training Room.
-Catalog and Literature Downloads.

Over the past 36 months, Almo has continually rolled out new site features that enhance the dealers' online experience. These features included ePay and Online Invoices, Online Monthly Specials listed by manufacturer, an Online Ad Planner where dealers can build their own professional ads and customized end-user spec sheets.

Almo Access is an extensive online dealer resource offering order entry 24/7, real-time product availability and pricing, live rebate center, order tracking and history, and more. Due to the extensive nature of this Almo resource, new features will continue to be added as they become available.

Existing dealers that are not utilizing Almo Access are encouraged to check it out by registering at www.access.almo.com/register.asp.

Founded in 1946, Almo is headquartered in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and operates 12 regional distribution facilities with over 1 million square feet of warehousing throughout the United States. More information on Almo is available by contacting the company directly or at Almo's web site located at www.almo.com.