JP Communications, LLC, publishers of TopTenWholesale.com http://www.toptenwholesale.com) announced the acquisition of Wholesale U http://www.wholesaleu.com), a leading wholesale directory and forums site. Watertown, CT (PRWEB) August 11, 2005 -- JP Communications announced today that it has added Wholesale U http://www.wholesaleu.com) to it's growing portfolio of wholesale industry resources. Terms of the transaction were not available. Wholesale U will continue to operate independently of JPC's flagship site, Top Ten Wholesale http://www.toptenwholesale.com). Wholesale U is a leading wholesale directory, with a wide range of services including auctions, wholesale shopping cart services and a forum-based marketplace for wholesale merchandise. JP Communications will continue to operate Wholesale U's platform of e-commerce and marketing services, and leverage it to drive response to the other JP Communications properties, TopTenWholesale.com and The Offprice Network http://www.offpricenetwork.com). By adding Wholesale U's e-commerce services and content inventory to it's portfolio, JPC has assembled a wider range of services for all levels of the stratified wholesale industry than any other online publisher. “The addition of Wholesale U to the JPC lineup gives us the comprehensive range of marketing services we were looking for” said Jason Prescott, chief executive of JP Communications. “Increased distribution and response for our advertiser base is always our primary goal, and Wholesale U will dramatically increase both of these. When you add in the great mix of content and community available on Wholesale U, we will increase our presence at all levels of the supply chain.” About JP Communications: JP Communications is the publisher of wholesale industry web sites, including Top Ten Wholesale, The Offprice Network and now Wholesale U. The primary focus is the wholesale merchandise industry including apparel, jewelry, dropshipping, novelties and closeouts aimed at independent retailers and online auction dealers. Contact: Jason Prescott JP Communications, LLC 760-396-5931 http://www.TopTenWholesale.com