RangeMe has rolled out a premium service for its product discovery platform called RangeMe Verified brands, which is designed to raise visibility for suppliers and help buyers identify market-ready brands. "Getting a product on store shelves can be a challenging task for both the buyer and the supplier, but it doesn't have to be," said RangeMe CEO Nicky Jackson.
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RangeMe, a website that makes it easy for buyers and sellers to connect and complete transactions, is expanding its offerings to include an electronics channel. The site, which launched in March, had focused on grocery, pharmacy and convenience channels. "Due to popular demand, with both buyers and suppliers in the electronics channel signing up, we have launched the electrical channel three months ahead of schedule," said RangeMe CEO Nicky Jackson.