Competitors- Dell, IBM, Compaq, Apple Gateway, Inc. is a direct marketer of personal computers and related products and services. Gateway also offers other products and services such as software, training, financing, and Internet access. Gateway develops, manufactures, markets, and supports a broad line of desktop and portable PCs, servers and workstations used by individuals, families, businesses, government agencies and educational institutions. GTW currently operates more than 270 Gateway Country stores in the U.S., plus locations in Europe and Asia.
Revenues reflect continued strong unit growth in the consumer segment.
GTW has been aggressively pursuing a retail strategy. Ten Gateway Country stores will open in Canada this year. Gateway Country recently was selected by readers of PC World magazine in the U.S. as their favorite computer retailer, offering the most knowledgeable salespeople and the best service and support. Buyers can test drive the latest award-winning Gateway desktop computers, servers and Solo portable computers, all connected to the Internet with broadband access. GTW is focusing on customer relationships to drive up revenue derived from outside its box business in order to offset what will likely by longer-term revenue and margin limitations in the PC business.