Online computer components retailer Komplett ASA has pulled the plug on several of its European websites.
The Norway-based firm today shut down a number of its operations across Europe, including its British, French and German websites.

The channel outfit, which has 16 internet shops in 10 countries, posted the following statement at Komplett.co.uk:

As of 24 June 2008, Komplett.co.uk has closed down its UK operations. We regret to inform you that it is no longer possible for UK customers to make any purchases from Komplett.co.uk anymore.
We value the customers who bought products from us in the past. Therefore – for the time being, our UK customer service will remain available for enquiries and warranty questions on products bought from Komplett.co.uk. You can contact our customer service department by sending an e-mail to: service@komplett.co.uk. We will do our utmost to answer any e-mail within 2 working days.

The firm’s German, French and Austrian websites have also closed and are carrying similar statements about Komplett's demise.
It is not clear at this stage whether the company plans to close its remaining websites in Ireland, Holland, Belgium, Norway, Sweden and Denmark.
No one at Komplett, including the firm's CEO Ole Vinje, could be immediately reached for comment at time of writing. ®



Source : Komplett closes retail ops across Europe | Channel Register

Very Very interesting...

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I hope the people who have items on order from the stores that closed will get their items delivered.

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I have used Komplett for about 4/5 years for ordering parts etc and have to say they were very good.

I wonder what happened.

I can only imagine the websites closed down...

Whenever you order from Komplett the stuff comes from Holland in anycase unless they had operations in the closed down countries. If so operating costs vs income must have taken a huge knock. I wonder if that has to do with streamlining the operation compared to the global economy in tatters...

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NNNNNNoooooooooooo!!!!!!!!!!!!

I like Komplett

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Same here Brim. I used Komplett a few times for purchases, found their prices good and delivery was always quick. Heres hoping their Irish site stays up.

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Supposedly they arent closing Irish site just the ones above mentioned in original post.

So there's more business in Ireland for them than in Britan, France and Germany? That sounds a little weird!!

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There would be bigger businesses established in those countries longer than Komplett would. Where as in ireland there are only a few places that sell pc parts.

In the UK they have dabs and loads of other etailers to contend with.Pixmania in France.