Big Y Foods, Inc. Installs ACM Self Checkout from Productivity Solutions, Inc. -PSI-.

Business Editors

JACKSONVILLE, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 15, 2003

Productivity Solutions, Inc. (PSI)

PSI provides flexible, custom solution with its proven,

easiest-to-use ACM conveyor-based self checkout 

Productivity Solutions, Inc. (PSI) and Big Y Foods, Inc. (Big Y) announced today that Big Y has installed the ACM(R) 700 Self Checkout system in three stores with plans to install additional units throughout its chain after the current pilot.

Big Y Foods, Inc., based in Springfield, Massachusetts is one of the fastest growing retail supermarket chains in the United States, currently operating 50 locations in Massachusetts and Connecticut. This selection represents PSI's continuing rapid expansion with its ACM product line and features a customized solution that integrates with Big Y's unique Express Rewards frequent shopper program.

"With its innovative new Express Rewards program, Big Y continues to demonstrate its leadership in the supermarket industry. We were pleased to deliver a customized self checkout solution that complements this program and offers all Big Y shoppers a convenient, easy to use self checkout option," said Bruce Failing, CEO of PSI. "We will continue to work with our customers to customize and deliver the self checkout solution that works best in their stores."

The ACM (Automated Checkout Machine), PSI's Automated Checkout Machine's (ACM's) modular product line, including both proven conveyor-based lane design and "scan & bag" solutions, is designed to fit all store formats and sizes, regardless of volume. PSI has a portfolio of self checkout products, each designed to meet the unique needs of different store formats. With standardized, friendly customer interface modules, all units offer a seamless front end to both shoppers and store employees Easy to use with multimedia instructions and help menus, the ACM system is equipped with both touch screen and voice synthesized assistance.

The ACM, which can be customized by the retailer, fits easily into each retailer's front-end checkout area. All these capabilities lead to an excellent return on investment in the self checkout industry. The PSI ACM solution is integrated with IBM's high-function, retail-hardened POS components offering excellent reliability to retailers. PSI and IBM are jointly marketing the new PSI ACM solution to retailers.

About Big Y Foods, Inc.

Big Y Foods, Inc., based in Springfield, Massachusetts is one of the fastest growing retail supermarket chains in the United States, currently operating 50 locations in Massachusetts and Connecticut. Big Y employs over 8,000 people in its stores, warehouses and Store Support Center. For more information, please visit www.bigy.com.

About PSI

Productivity Solutions, Inc. is the leading manufacturer and largest distributor of conveyor-based self checkout solutions in the US. Headquartered in Jacksonville, Florida, the company provides retailers with a complete, modular product line of industry-leading software and systems designed specifically to enhance productivity while improving customer service. PSI, a private company, is backed by venture capital partners including Canaan Partners and GE. For more information about ACM Self Checkout and PSI, please visit www.ps-inc.com.