Retail Pro Version 8 Demo At NRF; Multi-Channel Software Solutions for Specialty Retailers.Business Editors/High-Tech Writers National Retail Federation Trade Show Booth No. 1361 CARMICHAEL, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 12, 2001 Retail Pro, the leading software solution for retailers worldwide, continues to raise the bar with the release of Version 8 and its multi-channel solution to inventory control, point-of-sale, merchandising, e-commerce, corporate management and more. Retail Technologies International, Inc. (RTI RTI - Return from interrupt ), in cooperation with several of its northeastern business partners, will demo Retail Pro Version 8 at the National Retail Federation Trade Show, Jacob Javits Convention Center, New York City New York City: see New York, city. New York City City (pop., 2000: 8,008,278), southeastern New York, at the mouth of the Hudson River. The largest city in the U.S. , January 15th and 16th (Booth 1361). Retail Pro representatives will be available at the show to consult with specialty retailers and offer intelligent software solutions that are proven in more than 20,000 stores in 60 counties worldwide. Client testimonials: "We now have complete control of our incoming cash flow. Retail Pro's ease of use, fast customer processing and inventory control helps us operate more efficiently." -- Bill Vonder Fecht, Gro-Rite "We've been running a good, strong 10-20 percent increase every month this year using Retail Pro." -- Robert Altmeyer, Altmeyer Bed Bath & Home Things "With Retail Pro, we know exactly where our dollars are going. The report feature lets my sales associates know who their customers are and what they are purchasing." -- Desiree Thomas, St. Thomas Retail Pro has expanded steadily since 1986 through eight software generations -- 15 years of research and development based on retailers software needs. Today's Retail Pro Version 8 is a 32-bit GUI (Graphical User Interface) A graphics-based user interface that incorporates movable windows, icons and a mouse. The ability to resize application windows and change style and size of fonts are the significant advantages of a GUI vs. a character-based interface. generation that extends the proven, stable functionality of Retail Pro with the full power of current Windows NT (Windows New Technology) A 32-bit operating system from Microsoft for Intel x86 CPUs. NT is the core technology in Windows 2000 and Windows XP (see Windows). Available in separate client and server versions, it includes built-in networking and preemptive multitasking. , Internet and database development technologies. System features include touch screen, integrated e-commerce, data mining, decision support, accounting link, and much more. "No two retailers do business the same," said Michael Mauerer, president of RTI. "We designed Retail Pro with this in mind -- to be completely customizable, adaptable, flexible and scalable -- putting the retailer in control of their business." Retail Pro Shop Edition: -- Proven POS system for independent store owners and retail entrepreneurs who are cost-conscious and serious about profit -- Highly affordable -- Functionality to run one midsize store up to a chain of five smaller shops -- Integrated e-commerce -- Full upgrade credit to advanced editions Retail Pro Merchant Edition: -- Premier system for midsize retailers and established operations -- Ideal for retail chains of 3-100 stores -- Includes suite of analytical options and sophisticated multi-store management tools -- Full upgrade credit to Enterprise Edition Retail Pro Enterprise Edition: -- Sophisticated business intelligence for large stores, chains and multi-national operations -- System customizations may include Oracle and web-enabled corporate management system Retail Pro clients span a variety of vertical markets including apparel, footwear, sporting goods Noun 1. sporting goods - sports equipment sold as a commodity commodity, trade good, good - articles of commerce sports equipment - equipment needed to participate in a particular sport , giftware, western wear, home furnishings, luggage and accessories. Some prominent Retail Pro users include Christian Dior Noun 1. Christian Dior - French couturier whose first collection in 1947 created a style that became known as the New Look (1905-1957) Dior , Louis Vuitton, Prada, United Colors of Benetton, Rockport Shoes and the Dallas Cowboys Pro Shops. The development and support of Retail Pro is global. Retail Pro is a product of Retail Technologies International, Inc. (RTI) of Sacramento, California. It is implemented through an international network of certified affiliates who provide local sales information, equipment, installation, training, technical support and customer service. RTI is a member of the National Retail Federation, Association for Retail Technology Standards The Association for Retail Technology Standards (ARTS) is an international membership organization dedicated to reducing the costs of technology through standards. Since 1993, ARTS has been delivering application standards exclusively to the retail industry. (ARTS), National Federation of Independent Businesses The National Federation of Independent Businesses (NFIB) is the largest U.S. advocacy organization representing small and independent businesses. The NFIB has a membership of 600,000 business owners, including commercial enterprises, manufacturers, family farmers, neighborhood retailers, (NFIB NFIB National Federation of Independent Business NFIB National Foreign Intelligence Board ), National Shoe Retailers Association (NSRA NSRA National Small Bore Rifle Association (UK) NSRA National Shorthand Reporters Association NSRA National Snowmobile Racing Association NSRA Nova Scotia Rifle Association (Dartmouth, NS, Canada) ), Museum Store Association, and many more. Retail Pro is IBM (International Business Machines Corporation, Armonk, NY, www.ibm.com) The world's largest computer company. IBM's product lines include the S/390 mainframes (zSeries), AS/400 midrange business systems (iSeries), RS/6000 workstations and servers (pSeries), Intel-based servers (xSeries) StoreProven; RTI is also a proud member of the IBM Partner Program, Oracle Partner Program and is a Microsoft Certified Solution Provider. |
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