Contact: Lisa Preuss
Epicor Software Corporation
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Claire's Stores to Deploy Epicor|CRS Retail Solutions to Manage
Stores Worldwide
Specialty Retailer Implementing Microsoft .NET-based Epicor CRS RetailStore 3.0 and
RetailStore Central
IRVINE, Calif. and NEWBURGH, N.Y. — February 12, 2007 — Epicor|CRS, the Retail
Solutions Division of Epicor Software Corporation (NASDAQ: EPIC) – a leading provider of
enterprise business software solutions to the midmarket and Global 1000 – today announced
that Claire’s Stores Inc. (NYSE: CLE), the leading specialty retailer of value priced fashion
accessories and costume jewelry, has selected Epicor’s retail store management solutions to
help manage over 3,000 Claire’s stores worldwide.
Claire’s Stores has gone live with its first store in the United Kingdom, beginning the rollout
of its global deployment of the fully integrated Epicor CRS Retail suite which includes
RetailStore 3.0 and RetailStore Central. The comprehensive Epicor|CRS solution supports a
variety of in-store functions, including serving the customer at the point-of-sale (POS),
promotional events, returns management, inventory look-up and time and attendance.
"We were impressed with the flexibility of the Epicor|CRS solution – we were able to
implement business processes unique to Claire’s, so that the system reflects our own corporate
culture,” said Keith Pickens, CIO of Claire’s Stores. “With Epicor|CRS we now have scalable
solutions that address key areas of our retail operations, so that we can better manage our
stores and provide our associates with the best tools to deliver excellent customer service.
“The RetailStore Central module was particularly important to us, enabling us to
seamlessly manage store system configurations worldwide. Additionally, Epicor|CRS’ extensive
global footprint and world-class support structure were critical factors in our decision making
process.”
RetailStore 3.0 provides POS software and a full complement of back-office applications
designed to handle all transactions, processes and workflow in a retail store environment.
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Developed on the Microsoft .NET Framework, RetailStore 3.0 integrates seamlessly with
MobileStore, RetailStore Central and ReturnsManagement to deliver additional innovative store
management tools and functionalities.
“The addition of Claire’s Stores as a customer is an excellent affirmation of our industryleading
business solutions for specialty retail,” said Kathy Frommer, senior vice president and
general manager of Epicor|CRS. “This competitive win is also an affirmation of our ability to
provide and support a global solution for one of the world’s largest providers of jewelry and
accessories for the teen market, and positions us well to continue to expand the breadth and
reach of our offerings in the US and abroad.
“We are delighted that Claire’s Stores has selected our suite of products,” Frommer
continued. “Our solutions are a perfect match for Claire’s Stores, which is an innovative retailer
and market leader. Our open-standards-based technology solutions combined with our
extensive global support structure will enable us to deploy our solutions quickly, so that Claire’s
Stores can start benefiting from the value of real-time access to timely information – whether at
the POS, back office, headquarters, or anywhere in a store with a mobile device.”
About Claire's Stores, Inc.
Claire's Stores, Inc. is a leading international specialty retailer offering value-priced
costume jewelry and accessories to fashion-aware tweens, teens and young adult females
through its two store concepts: Claire's and Icing by Claire's. While the latter operates only in
North America, Claire's operates internationally. As of January 30, 2007, Claire's Stores, Inc.
operated approximately 3,000 stores in the United States, Canada, Puerto Rico, the Virgin
Islands, the United Kingdom, Ireland, France, Switzerland, Austria, Germany, Spain, Portugal,
Holland and Belgium. Claire's Stores, Inc. operates through its subsidiary, Claire's Nippon, Co.,
Ltd., approximately 195 stores in Japan as a 50:50 joint venture with AEON, Co., Ltd. (fka
JUSCO, Co. Ltd.), a $40 billion specialty retailer headquartered in Japan. The Company also
licenses approximately 115 stores in the Middle East and Turkey under a licensing and
merchandising agreement with Al Shaya Co., Ltd. and eight stores in South Africa under similar
agreements with The House of Busby Limited.
About Epicor|CRS
Epicor|CRS – the Retail Solutions Division of Epicor Software Corporation – provides
retail management software, hardware, and services to help its customers drive sales, improve
customer service, and reduce operating costs, all with more ease and flexibility. Epicor|CRS is
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a trusted leader in the retail industry. Epicor|CRS customers include leading retailers, such as
Aéropostale, American Eagle Outfitters, Ann Taylor, Barnes & Noble, Cache, Chico’s, Coach,
The Dress Barn, Inc., Eileen Fisher, Factory Connection, Foot Locker, GNC, J.Crew, Mikasa,
Stage Stores, Transworld Entertainment, Tuesday Morning, Inc., Yankee Candle Company and
Zumiez, among others. Epicor|CRS employs more than 360 employees based in Newburgh,
N.Y., with a regional office in Seattle, Wash. For more information, please visit
www.crsretail.epicor.com, or call 845-567-1234.
About Epicor Software Corporation
Epicor, named one of FORTUNE magazine’s 100 Fastest-Growing Companies in 2006,
is a global leader dedicated to providing integrated enterprise resource planning (ERP),
customer relationship management (CRM), supply chain management (SCM) and professional
services automation (PSA) software solutions to midmarket companies and divisions of the
Global 1000. Founded in 1984, Epicor serves over 20,000 customers in more than 140
countries, providing solutions in over 30 languages. Employing innovative service-oriented
architecture (SOA) and Web services technology, Epicor delivers end-to-end, industry-specific
solutions for manufacturing, distribution, retail, hospitality and services that enable companies
to drive increased efficiency, improve performance and build competitive advantage. Epicor
solutions provide the scalability and flexibility to meet today's business challenges, while
empowering enterprises for even greater success tomorrow. Epicor offers a comprehensive
range of services with its solutions, providing a single point of accountability to promote rapid
return on investment and low total cost of ownership. Epicor’s worldwide headquarters are
located in Irvine, California with offices and affiliates around the world. For more information,
visit www.epicor.com.
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Epicor is a registered trademark of Epicor Software Corporation. CRS is a registered trademark and CRS
RetailStore is a trademark of CRS Retail Services, Inc. Other trademarks referenced are the property of
their respective owners. The product and service offerings depicted in this document are produced by
Epicor Software Corporation. |
