Haddock Corporation
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Retail Consulting |
| Predecessor | Wichita Software |
| Founded | Wichita, Kansas, U.S., 1978 |
| Founder | Richard Haddock |
Number of locations | 2 stores |
| Services | Apple sales and service |
| Website | http://www.gohaddock.com |
Haddock Corporation is an American consumer electronics and information technology consulting business based in Wichita, Kansas which operates two Haddock Computer Center retail locations. Founded as a software company, Haddock has been an Apple-authorized dealer and computer repair shop since 1984, the year the Macintosh computer was released.[1] Company founder and CEO Richard Haddock served on Apple's reseller advisory board for over ten years.[2] He is a member and one of the founders of the Apple Specialist Marketing Corporation.[3]
History
In 1978, programmer Richard Haddock developed the software program "Petroleum Accountant" for the Wichita oil company Parrish Corporation.[1] The software operated on the IBM 5110, IBM 5120, and IBM System/23 Datamaster, and was widely distributed.[4] Apple convinced Haddock to selling the new Macintosh computer when it was released in 1984, and while selling IBM-compatibles occasionally,[5] the company has been selling Apple products since the beginning.[6]
During Gil Amelio's tenure as Apple CEO, Haddock and other retailers worked with Apple's Paddy Wong and Loretta Flores to develop the Apple Specialist program intended to strengthen Apple's retail channel.[2]
References
- ^ a b Mazzullo, Lainie (May 31, 2002). "Haddock Computer president combats thin margins head-on". Wichita Business Journal. American City Business Journals. Retrieved January 4, 2010.
- ^ a b Dodd, Weldon (October 21, 2008). "Macs in Your Neighborhood: Des Moines, IA". The Apple Blog. The GigaOM Network. Retrieved January 4, 2010.
- ^ "Apple Specialist Dealers Announce Big Growth in 2007". Business Wire. February 27, 2008. Retrieved 4 January 2010.
- ^ "Haddock History". About us. Haddock Corporation website. Archived from the original on February 12, 2010. Retrieved January 4, 2010.
- ^ Howell, Marc (February 14, 1997). "Keeping computers running is vital job". Wichita Business Journal. American City Business Journals. Retrieved January 4, 2010.
- ^ Howell, Marc (April 25, 1997). "Haddock Computer fights to overcome Apple's woes". Wichita Business Journal. American City Business Journals. Retrieved January 4, 2008.