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To: SusieQ who wrote (11584)	10/12/1999 9:53:00 AM
From: SSP	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 150070

GSIC's news today - REDMOND, Wash.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 12, 1999--The General Store International Corporation (GSIC: OTC BB), is pleased to announce that an agreement has been reached with Associated Grocers Inc. of Seattle Washington in preparation for the upcoming opening of the General Store International Corp's first US expansion city. CEO Glen Easthope states, "a strategic alliance with a reputable firm such as Associated Grocers adds a big piece of the puzzle for The General Store's roll out across the nation. Mr. John Booth, VP of Marketing for Associated Grocers, recently attended a franchise presentation in Seattle. Mr. Booth was very impressed with The General Store's unique program and their potential for success with the company's franchise business model. Associated Grocers and Mr. Booth are pleased at the prospect of being The General Store's exclusive wholesale distributor of quality meats, fresh produce, frozen foods, dairy products, and full range of brand name, staple products. Since 1934 Associated Grocers Inc. has wholesaled quality products throughout Washington State. In the company's sixty-four years of service it has come to be regarded with respect and synonymous with quality. Associated Grocer's 1.2 million square feet of warehouse space services more than 300 of the most sophisticated and aggressive independent retailers in the nation. They are one of the largest and most progressive grocery distribution centers in the United States. The General Store is positioning itself to become a solid fixture in the Washington State business community with the launch of the company's next-day home delivery program and online shopping business. A pioneer in online shopping, The General Store International Corporation provides convenient, competitively priced shopping solutions "online vs. in-line." With its unique ordering and distribution system for grocery products, customers can shop from the comfort of their homes through the internet, a color print catalog, CD-ROM catalog, telephone, fax or e-commerce site. All grocery products are delivered to the customer's front door. The General Store has also developed a 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. --30--bpm/cgo* CONTACT: General Store Investor Relations Department 888/252-8288 or 604/669-7511 info@genstore.com www.genstore.com