hhgregg to open six new stores in Tampa, Florida area

hhgregg, a US-based appliance and electronics retailer, has announced the opening of six new stores in the Tampa, Florida area on October 15, 2009.

The new stores are located in Hillsborough, Sarasota, Clearwater, Bradenton, Brooksville, and Brandon.

With these openings, the company said that it now operates 20 stores in Florida, employing 650 residents.

Jeff Pearson, vice president of marketing at hhgregg, said: "We're very excited about our continued expansion in Florida. Shoppers in the Tampa market can expect to see a wide selection of electronics at competitive prices, along with top-notch customer service from our knowledgeable sales team. The opening of these new stores demonstrates our commitment to expand our business and gain market share."