1. Where and how did you get started?
   From Retail to E-Tail. Our journey began in the early 2000s with the acquisition of a physical retail banner consisting of two locations in the Greater Montreal area. While we started with a traditional brick-and-mortar model, our focus was always naturally inclined toward specialized technical ...
2. When did the focus shift to Online?
   2008: The Digital Pivot. As online shopping began to gain mass adoption, the market was flooded with "discount-value" competitors offering poor service. In response, our ownership group decided to create a dedicated e-commerce division. The goal was to combine the convenience of online shopping ...
3. When did the website officially launch?
   October 15th, 2008. On this date, www.pcczone.com went live. At the time, the site was considered technically ahead of its time. It featured a "Wide Screen" layout (1100px width), which was a bold move when most sites were still optimized for small 800x600 monitors. It also launched with ...
4. How long have you been a trusted merchant?
   Official PayPal Merchant Since 2009. We have been a verified and authorized PayPal partner for over 15 years, ensuring secure and trusted transactions for thousands of Canadian customers.
5. What happened to the physical shops?
   2011: The All-In Commitment. By the end of 2011, management made the strategic decision to divest all physical retail locations. We decided to focus exclusively on becoming Canada’s premier online destination for performance custom computers. This allowed us to channel 100% of our resources ...
6. What does the name PCCZONE stand for?
   PC Custom Zone. The brand name was coined in 2008 during our digital transition. PC = Personal Computer C = Custom ZONE = Your dedicated space for hardware. Along with the new name, we introduced our first generation of branding and logos to reflect this new identity.
7. PC Builder Evolution: A Legacy of Innovation
   We aren't new to this. We have been refining the custom PC experience for over 20 years. 2008 (v1.0): PCCZONE launches its first Custom PC Configurator. 2012 (v2.0): A major redesign introduces expanded feature sets and eliminates Flash for better compatibility. 2021 (v3.0): A ...