CPO Commerce Seeing Strong Start to Holiday Season

PASADENA, Calif., Dec. 5, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Leading online tool retailer CPO Commerce announced record sales for the start of the 2011 holiday shopping season, with sales up more than 50% vs. last year for the six-day period starting on Black Friday. "We are very encouraged with the levels of consumer demand we are seeing," said Rob Tolleson, CPO's CEO. "Both professionals and DIY'ers are increasingly turning to the Internet to shop for the latest innovations in power tool technology."

CPO saw strong sales over the weekend in drills, circular saws, combo kits and oscillating tools. Some of the best-selling tools this season include:

• Bosch's PS-20 Pocket Driver - The cordless drill that handles 95% of the odd jobs you have around your house. ($80.00 after coupon)
• Dremel's Saw-Max Tool Kit - The power of a circular saw in a compact tool you can use with just one hand in tight spaces. ($129)
• Milwaukee's 18V Lithium-Ion 2 Tool Combo Kit - Drill anything with this impact driver and drill. Available in new and reconditioned. ($199 New; $169 Reconditioned)
• Porter-Cable's Oscillating Multi-Tool Kit - Whether you need to cut out a bad deck board or sand table tops, this 36-tool workhorse does it all, with an easy quick change blade system. ($109.99)
• DeWalt's Compact Router - The power to handle the toughest applications in a compact size. ($119)

About CPO:

CPO is America's leading online tool retailer, specializing in new and factory-reconditioned power tools. CPO operates 34 brand focused online outlets and two specialty online stores, ReconditionedTools.com and CPOPressureWashers.com, that focus on competitive prices, easy-to-shop sites and fast delivery. Links to all of CPO's online stores can be found at www.CPOoutlets.com.

Contact:

Susan Warm
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626-585-3600 ex: 7007

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SOURCE CPO Commerce, Inc.