WESTBORO, Mass., May 8, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- MICROS-Retail, a
division of MICROS Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: MCRS), and leading
provider of retail technology for the specialty and general
merchandise retail industry, today announced Modell's launch of
MICROS-Retail's Xstore Point-of-Service (POS), Relate Customer
Relationship Management (CRM) and miStore mobile POS.
Modell's selected MICROS-Retail Xstore as part of its initiative
to transform the customer experience, modernize IT for the stores,
and streamline day-to-day functions. Modell's will also
leverage mobility in its stores with MICROS-Retail miStore,
allowing sales associates to better and more quickly serve
customers on the floor with detailed product information.
"We look forward to enhancing the shopping experience at our
stores through the use of mobility," stated Hans Kantor, Vice President of Information
Technology for Modell's. "We know this is a vital next-step to best
serve our customers, and MICROS has proven to be a great technology
partner."
With over 124 years in the sporting goods industry, Modell's has
built a loyal, multi-generational customer base, and continuously
seeks ways to best serve its needs. "We are excited about this next
chapter in the Modell's story," stated Mitch Modell, CEO of Modell's. "With these
advanced MICROS solutions, we have the tools to better connect and
serve our loyal customers."
In addition, the intuitive, Java-based product MICROS-Retail
Xstore, significantly reduces the training time required by
Modell's technical teams, facilitating a faster adoption rate and
ease of use of the solutions across the enterprise.
"We are pleased to grow and strengthen our longtime partnership
with Modell's as it embraces more innovative solutions for its
expanding operations," stated Jeremy
Grunzweig, Chief Operating Officer for MICROS-Retail
solutions.
About Modell's Sporting Goods
Modell's Sporting Goods is America's oldest, family-owned and
operated retailer of sporting goods, athletic footwear, active
apparel and fan gear, committed to providing a convenient and
compelling shopping experience for the athlete and fan in all of
us.
Founded in 1889 by Morris A.
Modell, the first Modell's store was located on Cortlandt
Street in lower Manhattan,
NYC. Four generations of the
Modell family have developed the family business into a chain of
over 150 stores New York,
New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Connecticut, Rhode
Island, Massachusetts,
New Hampshire, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia and the District of
Columbia.
About MICROS Retail
MICROS Retail, a division
of MICROS Systems, Inc., is a global leader in
technology solutions for retailers that allow them to trade
anywhere and everywhere, offering a seamless omni-channel
experience to their customers. MICROS Retail's omni-channel
platform provides the functionality that allows retailers to
successfully engage their customers; with point of sale, eCommerce,
mobile, loyalty and CRM, loss prevention, distributed order
management, inventory management, and merchandise planning
solutions. Services include platform implementation and
integration, strategic business consulting, design services
including creative and user experience, hosting, and managed
services. Over 2000 retailers around the world—including Armani
Exchange, bebe, Brooks Brothers, Cabela's, Charlotte Russe, Charming Shoppes, Gucci, Guess,
Juicy Couture, Lucky Brand, Lululemon, Staples, Starbucks Coffee,
Sur La Table, and Whirlpool—rely on MICROS Retail to strengthen
their businesses and deliver results across all consumer
touchpoints: store, web, direct and mobile. MICROS Retail solutions
are installed in over 60,000 stores in 30 countries. To learn more,
please visit www.micros-retail.com.
The MICROS logo is a registered
trademark of MICROS Systems, Inc.
All other product and brand names are the property of their
respective owners.
Contact:
Louise
Casamento
443-285-8144
lcasamento@micros.com
SOURCE MICROS Systems, Inc.