Tag Archives: Target Components

piXL introduces retrospective 3-Year warranty across entire range

Monitors and accessories manufacturer, piXL, has retrospectively extended its warranty period from two years to three years across all models, and applied the extension to all units it has ever sold.  The brand, available exclusively through UK distributor, Target Components, announced the extension applies to all historical purchases as well, …

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Target Components celebrates 25th Anniversary with Open Day and launch of PC Build Services

PCR Company of the Year, Target Components, has celebrated its 25th anniversary as a distributor with a 300-attendee event in Leeds. The Target Open Day featured a 40-stand exhibition, 33 business advice and personal development workshops along with a specially curated anniversary event sponsored by Kingston Technology, celebrating Target’s 25 …

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Target’s Target Components appointed official be quiet! distributor

Target Components has been appointed official distributor by German PC components manufacturer, be quiet!. The Yorkshire-based, employee-owned distributor now has access to be quiet!’s entire portfolio of power supplies, PC cases, water and air coolers, and fans for desktop PCs. The range is also available in Target’s unique custom PC …

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Target becomes an Employee Owned Trust

Target Components has given majority ownership of the business to its 60 employees. Target, which celebrates 25 years in business next year, joins the increasing number of companies setting up an Employee Ownership Trust (EOT). The Trust represents the interests of the company’s employees and will hold the majority of …

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Top 5 Tech: Target Components, Steve White

Steve White, Target Components’ CTO gives his take on the five eclectic pieces of standout tech in his life. The Transistor I studied electronics at college and then worked in the electronics industry for 10 years designing circuit boards, before making the move into IT. Transistors are at the heart …

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Target takes on five new sales team recruits

Target Components has boosted its sales force by taking on five new account managers despite COVID lockdowns, as the distributor sees demand and sales surge across its customer base. Sam Clague, Karen Turner, Sam Claypole and Craig Jones have taken roles within the main Sales Team, while Daniel Kerr has …

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PCR Dec/Jan 21 Retail analysis: 2020’s COVID crisis transitions into 2021’s recovery phase

Nobody could have predicted what 2020 held in store. A year depicted by yesteryear’s sci-fi novels as the epitome of the future, but having now reached that year and come out the other side into 2021, it’s time for the channel to reflect on the lessons learned and grow stronger …

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Online shopping: Now’s the time to win customer loyalty

Online shopping is now bigger than ever as more consumers seek the comfort and convenience of shopping from their homes. But getting the customer experience right is vital as consumers look to challenge their conventional high-street traditions and are more prepared than ever to trial online shopping, especially with Christmas …

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Target redesigns custom PC builder improving mobile experience

Target Components has redesigned and rebuilt it’s free-to-use custom PC Builder for a mobile-friendly experience. Following feedback from customers, the distributor improved its PC configurator to now be more intuitive and easier to use on smartphones, tablets and laptops, with new features, more products and more compatibility checks in place. …

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Sales surge as Target sets sights on £40 million this year

Distributor Target Components has reported more than 20% sales growth for the year ended March 2020. Accounts published at Companies House show turnover up £6.1m to £34.6m, beating last year’s record of £28.5m. Gross profit grew by 20.5% with pre-tax profits up £340k. The strategic report puts the growth down …

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