RTI Receives Prestigious Listing `100 Fastest Growing Companies'

Business Wire, Sept 28, 2000

Business Editors/High-Tech Writers

CARMICHAEL, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 28, 2000

For the sixth consecutive year, Retail Technologies International, Inc. received the prestigious listing in the Sacramento Business Journal's 100 Fastest Growing Companies. Sharing the spotlight is RTI's Sacramento-based dealer BHD Information Systems -- one of 60 certified providers of Retail Pro systems.

"This award represents 15 years of dedication to helping independent retailers survive and prosper," said Michael Mauerer, president of RTI. "As we continue to expand internationally we are motivated by this recognition and look forward to future success."

RTI is a leading manufacturer of retail software solutions worldwide. Its premier product -- Retail Pro -- is powerful software developed to manage retailers' point-of-sale, merchandising, inventory control and e-commerce business.

Retail Pro is installed in more than 20,000 locations in 60 countries worldwide. Its retail clients span a variety of vertical markets including apparel, footwear, sporting goods, giftware, western wear, home furnishings, luggage and accessories. Some prominent Retail Pro users include Christian Dior, Louis Vuitton, Prada, United Colors of Benetton, Rockport Shoes and the Dallas Cowboys Pro Shops.

Since 1986, RTI software sales have increased every subsequent year without exception under its original founding management. RTI coordinates the international network of Retail Pro service centers, a growing group of 60 RTI business partners who are the certified providers of Retail Pro systems. These companies, many of whom are dedicated exclusively to Retail Pro, employ more than 400 technical and support staff servicing 20,000 users. In 1999, worldwide Retail Pro sales surpassed $75 million.

"It takes a team effort to manufacture, distribute and support Retail Pro," Mauerer added, "Our staff, dealer network and retailers have all contributed to our good fortune."

RTI's vision continues today with its current release -- Retail Pro Version 8 -- 32-bit Windows modules that are revolutionary in their scope and depth. System features include touch screen, integrated e-commerce, data mining, decision support, and much more. Retail Pro software is scalable -- its Shop Edition is ideal for retailers of single stores and small chains, while its Enterprise Edition benefits merchandisers of midsize to multinational chains.

For a Retail Pro dealer near you, contact us at 800/738-2457 or www.retailpro.com.