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RITZCAMERA.COM RECEIVES CHANNEL INTELLIGENCE “TOP DEALER” AWARD

IRVINE, Calif., June 8, 2004 – RitzCamera.com, the flagship online shopping site of leading e-commerce network Ritz Interactive, has been presented with a “Top Dealer” Award by Channel Intelligence, a Florida-based commerce data interchange company.

RitzCamera.com was recognized by Channel Intelligence for its achievements during the third and fourth quarters of 2003. The Channel Intelligence Top Dealer Awards are based on aggregated data collection and statistical analyses, and are divided among five categories: Preferred e-Tailer-Vendors Linking; Preferred Brick-and-Mortar-Vendors Linking; Number of Sales Opportunities; Value of Sales Opportunities; and Reported Sales. RitzCamera.com received its Top Dealer Award in the Value of Sales Opportunities category, based on the “highest number of shoppers expressing an interest in making a purchase and the dollar value of those opportunities.”

According to Channel Intelligence President and CEO Rob Wight, these awards honor the top retailers and their leaders – the men and women who are enabling e-commerce to soar. “E-commerce sales have topped the $1 billion mark each week thus far during 2004, said Wight. “These dealers are the visionaries who build the e-revenue pathways. They recognize that online customers want a simple and satisfying shopping experience, which may lead to repeat business.”

Ritz Interactive President and CEO Fred H. Lerner points out that this award is a reflection of his company’s commitment to providing online shoppers with a world class shopping experience. “At RitzCamera.com, and all of our Ritz Interactive e-commerce sites, we offer unparalleled selection, convenience and value, said Lerner. “Our continued growth and success show that more and more consumers are discovering and taking advantage of these significant benefits.”

Founded in April of 1999, Ritz Interactive is celebrating its fifth anniversary as a leader in the e-commerce field. In addition to RitzCamera.com, the Ritz Interactive Web network includes WolfCamera.com, CameraWorld.com, PhotoAlley.com, BoatersWorld.com, ShopAtShark.com, and other popular online shopping sites and content-oriented community portals.

About Ritz Interactive, Inc.
Headquartered in Irvine, California, Ritz Interactive (www.RitzInteractive.com) is an e-commerce network of interactive Web sites dedicated to providing a wide selection of leisure-time products at the most competitive prices for online shoppers. In addition to its leading e-tail destinations RitzCamera.com, WolfCamera.com, PhotoAlley.com, CameraWorld.com, RitzElectronics.com, RitzCards.com, BoatersWorld.com and OuterBanksOutfitters.com, Ritz Interactive owns and operates a number of popular content-oriented community portals, including Photography.com, FishingOnly.com and BoatingOnly.com. At Ritz Interactive’s Big Print Gallery, users can upload their favorite digital images for online display, view images posted by other community members, and rate photos or post commentary – all free of charge. The most recent addition to the Ritz Interactive network is ShopAtShark.com – the official online shopping site for pro golf legend Greg Norman's classic line of signature apparel and accessories. Ritz Interactive’s e-commerce sites offer incredible selection, plus the added benefits of a “Low Prices Guarantee,” and no sales tax. Shipping is also free (for purchases over $100) at RitzCamera.com, WolfCamera.com, PhotoAlley.com, CameraWorld.com, BoatersWorld.com and OuterBanksOutfitters.com.

About Channel Intelligence
Founded in 1999 and headquartered near Orlando, Fla., Channel Intelligence develops commerce data interchange services, which enhance the online and offline sales process among manufacturers, dealers and consumers. When implemented, these tools help capture incremental sales, maintain margins and reduce shopping cart abandonment while improving the shopping experience for the customer. For more information about Channel Intelligence’s suite of commerce services, visit the company Web site at www.channelintelligence.com