Crocs Selects Alpha Retail Technology for POS and Retail Enterprise Management; Crocs Expands Retail Presence and Implements Alpha Retail's Solutions.CALABASAS, Calif. -- Crocs Crocs Inc. (NASDAQ: CROX) is an American company founded by Lyndon "Duke" Hanson, Scott Seamans, and George Boedecker[1] in July 2002. Based in Boulder, Colorado, the firm was created to market a lightweight plastic shoe first developed and manufactured by Foam , Inc., manufacturer and retailer of this year's latest "it" shoe, has implemented enterprise management and point-of-sale software from Alpha Retail Technology (www.alpharetailtech.com). Since 2002, Crocs has taken the shoe industry Noun 1. shoe industry - an industry that manufactures and sells shoes industry - the people or companies engaged in a particular kind of commercial enterprise; "each industry has its own trade publications" by storm, providing comfortable 'light-as-air' shoes in eight different models and a rainbow assortment of colors not of the white race; - commonly meaning, esp. in the United States, of negro blood, pure or mixed. See also: Color . Crocs is growing exponentially and Crocs shoes are now available in 6,200 retail locations throughout the United States United States, officially United States of America, republic (2005 est. pop. 295,734,000), 3,539,227 sq mi (9,166,598 sq km), North America. The United States is the world's third largest country in population and the fourth largest country in area. including Nordstrom, Dillard's, Sports Authority Sports Authority is the USA's largest full line sporting goods retailer. The company is headquartered in Englewood, Colorado. It operates over 400 stores in 45 U.S. states under the Sports Authority name. Total sales for the fiscal year ending January 29 2005 were $2.44 billion. , and REI. Crocs has opened more than 40 company stores with an additional 60 expected by the end of 2006. Crocs has expanded their retail presence worldwide, selling Crocs shoes and apparel in retail outlets retail outlet n → punto de venta retail outlet n → point m de vente retail outlet retail n → in Europe, Asia, Australia, and through the Internet. On Wednesday, February 8, 2006, Crocs made their IPO (Initial Public Offering) The first time a company offers shares of stock to the public. While not a computer term per se, many founders, employees and insiders of computer companies have found this acronym more exciting than any tech term they ever heard. stock market debut making this deal the biggest-ever U.S. footwear IPO. In 2005, Crocs realized they needed to replace their multiple systems and manual processes with an integrated, computerized, real-time solution. They selected Alpha Retail Technology's Enterprise Edition system to automate inventory, receiving, and ordering processes. Enterprise Edition streamlines the transfer and sharing of data, reducing retail operational costs and improving the ability to service their customers. Enterprise Edition provides the solution for Crocs to achieve their aggressive store opening schedule. Alpha Retail's management software supports the swift addition of clerks, stores, and inventory. Advanced matrix functionality allows Crocs to easily add and manage products by style, color, and size. Real-time inventory reporting gives Crocs' retail store managers access to vital stock information for faster, more effective decision-making at the store level. Additionally, Alpha Retail provides handheld terminal and bar code technologies for easy inventory receipt and replenishment replenishment the addition of an appropriate quantity of properly prepared solution containing the correct concentration of chemicals to the developer solutions used in radiography. . About Crocs Crocs makes comfortable, slip-resistant, fashionable shoes. Crocs shoes are available in 6,200 retail locations in the U.S. with a growing number of stores opening in countries around the globe. Additionally, Crocs has expanded their product line and sells clothing, accessories, and shoes through their Web site and company stores. About Alpha Retail Technology Alpha Retail Technology Inc. is a leader in delivering integrated software Separate software components or applications that have been combined into one package. See integrated software package. and professional service solutions to the retail industry. Alpha Retail's point-of-sale, merchandising, enterprise, and business intelligence solutions increase operating efficiencies, revenues, and bottom line profits. Additional software modules including e-commerce and warehouse management give retailers enterprise multi-channel and supply chain visibility and control. For additional information about Alpha Retail solutions, call 877-484-3344 or visit www.alpharetailtech.com. |
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