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Grand & Toy brings new courier, design and print services to busy small businesses | March 25, 2008
TORONTO, March 25, 2008 - Small business owners rushing to keep pace with their competitors and an ever-demanding consumer market will take comfort in new services from Grand & Toy.
Today the company launched its partnership with DHL Express Canada, offering courier services to entrepreneurs to help streamline their daily operations, saving them time, money and energy. The announcement is coupled with the launch of new Design & Print Centres. These centres will assist small businesses with their graphic design and printing needs, enabling them to create powerful business identities at competitive rates.
"Business owners have enough to worry about without having to scramble to a dozen different suppliers for their various needs," said Darren Plumbe, General Manager, Imaging, Grand & Toy. "These new services will allow us to turn Grand & Toy's stores into one-stop business centres for all daily operational requirements."
The courier partnership is mutually beneficial for DHL, allowing the company to strategically add retail locations through which to serve new and existing customers. DHL customers who miss their scheduled pick-up times during business hours can now drop off packages at any Grand & Toy store (as some locations remain open after 5 p.m.). DHL's overnight, ground and international delivery services are available, and Grand & Toy account holders are given preferred rates.
"The SMB sector is one of the fastest growing segments of the Canadian economy with its own unique characteristics. DHL has always focused on identifying our clients' needs and tailoring solutions that meet those special needs," said Greg Hewitt, Senior Vice President of Commercial at DHL Express. "This initiative addresses many of the logistical challenges of SMB's."
"The partnership with Grand & Toy marks an important step in DHL's strategy to expand its presence in the Canadian marketplace through street level retail locations, while offering advanced and tailored shipping and delivery services to the SMB sector," continued Mr. Hewitt.
The new courier, design and print services are accessible to both account and walk-in customers through any Grand & Toy store. Trained in-store associates are on hand to guide small business customers with the new services, allowing them to deal with their time sensitive shipping, marketing and other office needs from one convenient location.
Plumbe said the addition of the design & print services will help empower small businesses. The Design & Print Centres allow business owners to print everything from business cards to promotional materials. They can select a design from a menu of options, or add an existing logo, image or word mark to their materials. All orders will be professionally printed, and can be delivered to any location within seven business days.
"It can be costly and time-consuming for small businesses to both source and manage the graphic design and printing elements of materials," said Plumbe. "Our new centres act as an extension of their existing team to ease the process, and experienced Grand & Toy staff provide counsel to entrepreneurs looking to create a unique brand or business identity."
More information about the new services can be found at: www.grandandtoy.com/DHLshipping and www.grandandtoy.com/designandprint
About DHL Express Canada
DHL is the global market leader of the international express and logistics industry, specializing in providing innovative and customized solutions from a single source. DHL offers expertise in express, air and ocean freight, overland transport, contract logistic solutions as well as international mail services, combined with worldwide coverage and an in-depth understanding of local markets. DHL's international network links more than 220 countries and territories worldwide and 120,000 destinations. More than 300,000 employees are dedicated to providing fast and reliable services that exceed customers' expectations. DHL is a Deutsche Post World Net brand.
About Grand & Toy
Founded in 1882, Grand & Toy has evolved from Canada's leading supplier of office products to the nation's number one source for complete business solutions. From office supplies, interiors, technology and imaging, to a host of essential professional services, Grand & Toy is enhancing office performance by providing the tools and solutions needed to stay competitive in today's fast-paced marketplace. Offering more than 10,000 products available through an award-winning web site, detailed catalogue and over 40 retail locations across Canada, Grand & Toy offers the resources, experience and insight to help Canadian businesses realize their full potential. For more information, visit www.grandandtoy.com.
For further information:
Grand & Toy media inquiries:
Jeff Myrick,
(902) 895-0791
jmyrick@ns.sympatico.ca
DHL media inquiries:
Gal Wilder,
Cohn &Wolfe,
(416) 924-5700 ext. 4074
gal.wilder@cohnwolfe.ca
Today the company launched its partnership with DHL Express Canada, offering courier services to entrepreneurs to help streamline their daily operations, saving them time, money and energy. The announcement is coupled with the launch of new Design & Print Centres. These centres will assist small businesses with their graphic design and printing needs, enabling them to create powerful business identities at competitive rates.
"Business owners have enough to worry about without having to scramble to a dozen different suppliers for their various needs," said Darren Plumbe, General Manager, Imaging, Grand & Toy. "These new services will allow us to turn Grand & Toy's stores into one-stop business centres for all daily operational requirements."
The courier partnership is mutually beneficial for DHL, allowing the company to strategically add retail locations through which to serve new and existing customers. DHL customers who miss their scheduled pick-up times during business hours can now drop off packages at any Grand & Toy store (as some locations remain open after 5 p.m.). DHL's overnight, ground and international delivery services are available, and Grand & Toy account holders are given preferred rates.
"The SMB sector is one of the fastest growing segments of the Canadian economy with its own unique characteristics. DHL has always focused on identifying our clients' needs and tailoring solutions that meet those special needs," said Greg Hewitt, Senior Vice President of Commercial at DHL Express. "This initiative addresses many of the logistical challenges of SMB's."
"The partnership with Grand & Toy marks an important step in DHL's strategy to expand its presence in the Canadian marketplace through street level retail locations, while offering advanced and tailored shipping and delivery services to the SMB sector," continued Mr. Hewitt.
The new courier, design and print services are accessible to both account and walk-in customers through any Grand & Toy store. Trained in-store associates are on hand to guide small business customers with the new services, allowing them to deal with their time sensitive shipping, marketing and other office needs from one convenient location.
Plumbe said the addition of the design & print services will help empower small businesses. The Design & Print Centres allow business owners to print everything from business cards to promotional materials. They can select a design from a menu of options, or add an existing logo, image or word mark to their materials. All orders will be professionally printed, and can be delivered to any location within seven business days.
"It can be costly and time-consuming for small businesses to both source and manage the graphic design and printing elements of materials," said Plumbe. "Our new centres act as an extension of their existing team to ease the process, and experienced Grand & Toy staff provide counsel to entrepreneurs looking to create a unique brand or business identity."
More information about the new services can be found at: www.grandandtoy.com/DHLshipping and www.grandandtoy.com/designandprint
About DHL Express Canada
DHL is the global market leader of the international express and logistics industry, specializing in providing innovative and customized solutions from a single source. DHL offers expertise in express, air and ocean freight, overland transport, contract logistic solutions as well as international mail services, combined with worldwide coverage and an in-depth understanding of local markets. DHL's international network links more than 220 countries and territories worldwide and 120,000 destinations. More than 300,000 employees are dedicated to providing fast and reliable services that exceed customers' expectations. DHL is a Deutsche Post World Net brand.
About Grand & Toy
Founded in 1882, Grand & Toy has evolved from Canada's leading supplier of office products to the nation's number one source for complete business solutions. From office supplies, interiors, technology and imaging, to a host of essential professional services, Grand & Toy is enhancing office performance by providing the tools and solutions needed to stay competitive in today's fast-paced marketplace. Offering more than 10,000 products available through an award-winning web site, detailed catalogue and over 40 retail locations across Canada, Grand & Toy offers the resources, experience and insight to help Canadian businesses realize their full potential. For more information, visit www.grandandtoy.com.
For further information:
Grand & Toy media inquiries:
Jeff Myrick,
(902) 895-0791
jmyrick@ns.sympatico.ca
DHL media inquiries:
Gal Wilder,
Cohn &Wolfe,
(416) 924-5700 ext. 4074
gal.wilder@cohnwolfe.ca
