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To: MrSavage who wrote (128)	6/15/1999 11:23:00 AM
From: Chris K.	Respond to of 129

Here is more news: (BSNS WIRE) The General Store to Launch Online Shopping Site Through Its The General Store to Launch Online Shopping Site Through Its Expanded E-commerce Division Business Editors SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 15, 1999--The General Store International Corporation (OTC BB: GSIC) announced today the expansion of its e-commerce division to launch and guide the growth of the Company's online grocery store operations - GenStore.com. The announcement follows the beta-testing of The General Store's online shopping site, which has an anticipated public launch date of August 1, 1999. According to The General Store CEO Glen Easthope, the e-commerce operating unit will ensure the seamless integration of online shopping with the Company's existing ordering and distribution system. "At The General Store we are committed to developing convenient, cost-effective means of shopping for the consumer," Easthope said. "As we approach the year 2000, the average age of consumers is increasing dramatically and consumers are searching for solutions to manage their leisure time more effectively," he said. "The General Store e-commerce site is another effective and convenient means of marrying leading-edge technology with old-fashioned service to benefit the consumer." A pioneer in online shopping, The General Store International Corp. recently announced expansion of its original control model into Seattle, Bellevue and surrounding areas. The Company provides convenient, competitively priced shopping solutions, "online vs. inline". With its unique ordering and distribution system for grocery products, customers can shop from the comfort of their homes through a color print catalog, CD-ROM catalog, telephone, fax or The General Store's soon-to-be-released e-commerce site. All grocery products are delivered to the customer's front door. The General Store is also developing the proprietary technology CARATTMDVD-TV/PC system, which is an evolution in online shopping for both the general population and the 9 million blind and disabled consumers across North America. The statements made in this News Release may contain certain forward-looking statements. Actual events of results may differ from the Company's expectations. Certain risk factors may also affect the actual results achieved by the Company. FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT: General Store Investor Relations Department Toll Free 1-888-252-8288 or (604) 669-7511 Email: info@genstore.com www.genstore.com --30--md/na* CONTACT: The General Store International Corp., Seattle General Store Investor Relations Department Toll Free 1-888-252-8288 or (604) 669-7511 Email: info@genstore.com www.genstore.com KEYWORD: WASHINGTON INDUSTRY KEYWORD: FOODS/BEVERAGES RETAIL INTERACTIVE/MULTIMEDIA/INTERNET Today's News On The Net - Business Wire's full file on the Internet with Hyperlinks to your home page. URL: businesswire.com * end of story *