Epicor
Epicor Attains Number One Position for Fourth Consecutive Year
IRVINE, Calif. (September 14, 2009) – Epicor Software Corporation (NASDAQ:
EPIC), a leading provider of enterprise business software solutions to the midmarket and
divisions of Global 1000 companies, announced today that it has been named the leading
vendor of Point-of-Sale (POS) software to the top North American Softgoods Retailers in a
recent study published by global research and advisory firm IHL Group. This is the fourth year
that IHL Group has published this report, and Epicor has been in the top spot each year (the
first two years as NSB Retail Systems, which Epicor acquired in 2008).
For the “Retailer’s Guide: POS Software for Softgoods Retailers” report, IHL Group
evaluates vendors of POS software installed among the top 250 retailers in the specialty
softgoods space and ranks the top ten vendors. These vendor rankings are based on three
criteria: 1) The total number of vendor accounts among the leading 250 Softgoods retailers; 2)
The estimated number of POS systems running the vendor’s software based on store count and
lanes per store; and, 3) The retail revenue represented by the vendor accounts. Epicor scored
number one in every category with the highest account share, POS software license share, and
managed revenue share–above Micros, Oracle, SAP, and JDA for the top rank.
Commenting on Epicor’s prominence in the POS softgoods retail space, IHL analyst
Jerry Sheldon said, “Epicor again emerged as the leader in our study ranking first in every
category. Served by a strong company reputation, extensive partner network and impressive
customer list, Epicor continues to display leadership in bringing software solutions to Tier 1
through Tier 4 general merchandise and specialty retailers.”
The study also features an overview of the economic, technology and consumer trends
affecting retailers today. Some of the key business challenges softgoods retailers seek to offset
via the use of POS technology are price pressures, rising labor costs, lack of available
workforce and workforce loyalty, as well as customer loyalty and empowering customers to
make purchases via multiple channels.
“POS software is the most mission-critical system a retailer deploys–at the heart of their
operations, enhancing the customer’s shopping experience, increasing employee productivity,
and driving store sales–as such, we are extremely honored to be recognized as the POS
leader in the softgoods retail space,” said David Henning, executive vice president and general
manager for Epicor Retail. “We are proud to continue our long history of providing softgoods
retailers with the right solutions to help them achieve their business objectives.”
Today, many of the world’s leading retailers utilize Epicor Retail solutions and services
to become more profitable, productive and competitive. Epicor’s solutions leverage proven
Microsoft .NET technology to improve business operations and meet the evolving merchandise
and service expectations of today’s cross-channel shoppers. Epicor delivers comprehensive
retail management solutions to enterprises in all tiers–from regional chains to multichannel
global brands. Retail customers include hundreds of marquee names, from Aéropostale,
American Eagle Outfitters, and Ann Taylor to Zales and Zumiez. Epicor employs more than 800
employees in retail-focused operations.
Source: Epicor
