RA'ANANA, Israel, Jan. 10, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Coles Express, a leading Australian convenience store and fuel retailer, has selected and is deploying an integrated suite of software solutions from Retalix® Ltd. (Nasdaq:RTLX) at the chain's headquarters and at its 625 convenience store and Shell-branded fuel sites across Australia. The pilot went live in October 2011, and the full rollout is planned for 2012.
Peter Short, general manager of Coles Express, said, "The deployment of Retalix's software solutions represents a major change in the way our business operates. Using Retalix software we benefit from more streamlined and efficient sales and operations, as well as optimized inventory forecasting and improved item availability. Witnessing the extensive Retalix solutions in action, we are positive that our team can now run the business more efficiently and significantly enhance our customer service."
The Retalix store solutions being implemented at Coles Express include Retalix POS, Back Office, Fuel and handheld software applications. These solutions are fully integrated with the enterprise-level Retalix HQ Management, Demand Driven Replenishment and Loyalty solutions, enabling Coles Express to centrally manage item catalogue, pricing, promotional offers, customer loyalty, inventory, wet stock, store ordering and more. The Retalix Loyalty system also enables the Coles group the benefit of offering its customers cross-promotions between its supermarkets and Coles Express brands.
Ronen Levkovich, president of Retalix's International Business Unit, said: "We are delighted that Coles Express selected Retalix's market-leading retail solutions, which will help them elevate their customer service and chain efficiencies to a new level. We are pleased to partner with this advanced retailer as Retalix continues to grow its local presence across Australia. We are confident that Retalix's extensive solution offering will enable Coles Express to enjoy the full power of seamlessly integrated retail technology."
For more information about Retalix POS for convenience retailers, visit:
http://www.retalix.com/storepoint.cfm
For more information about Retalix Demand-Driven replenishment, visit:
http://www.retalix.com/demand-driven-replenishment.cfm
For more information about Retalix Loyalty, visit:
http://www.retalix.com/loyalty.cfm
About Coles Express
Coles Express operates 625 convenience stores across Australia, and is part of Coles, one of the continent's largest retail groups, operating more than 2,000 supermarkets, convenience stores and liquor stores. In the financial year 2010/2011, Coles Express enjoyed a solid performance, with revenue of nearly 6.8 billion Australian Dollars, up 8.7 percent on the previous year. Company web site: www.colesexpress.com.au.
About Retalix
Retalix is a leading global provider of innovative software and services to high volume, high complexity retailers, including supermarkets, convenience stores, fuel stations, drugstores and department stores. The company's products and services help its customers to manage and optimize their retail operations, differentiate their brand and build consumer loyalty, while providing retailers with the flexibility and scalability to support ongoing business transformation and growth. Retalix offers solutions for point-of-sale (POS), sales channels and in-store management (including mobile and e-commerce), customer management and marketing, merchandising, and logistics. By leveraging a multitude of deployment options, including Software-As-A-Service (SaaS), Retalix serves a large customer base of approximately 70,000 stores across more than 50 countries worldwide. The Company's headquarters are located in Ra'anana, Israel, and its North America headquarters are located in Plano, Texas. Retalix stock trades on the NASDAQ and the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange.
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