TORONTO, July 24 M19-contract
TORONTO, July 24 /PRNewswire/ -- Sheplers has selected Retail IQ BIS, the
industry-leading Business Intelligence/data warehouse system from MI9. In a
study of top-ranked solutions, MI9 scored highest in all categories.
For 100+ years Sheplers and western-wear have been synonymous. From modest
beginnings in Wichita, KS, it has become the world's leading purveyor of
apparel and accessories for a country/western lifestyle. Recognized for
outstanding customer service, Sheplers provides a unique and convenient
shopping experience in 19 US stores, on-line at Sheplers.com and via its
catalog recently rated as one of the top ten for customer satisfaction in the
US.
Sheplers and investment partner, Gryphon Investors, place a high premium
on reliable data that can be analyzed on demand from multiple vantage points.
Particularly critical is the ability to assess all channels, individually and
in total. "MI9's Business Intelligence System is a standout in terms of the
depth and breadth of information we can probe. The reach of this data
warehouse extends well beyond inventory and sales. Retail IQ BIS also provides
out-of-the-box 'retail smart' metrics that are supporting our aggressive plans
to deliver a solution to our team in 90 days. And with Retail IQ mobile
client, our executives will have powerful decision-making tools at hand
wherever they are." - Jim Ritter, EVP and CFO of Sheplers.
Columbus Consulting, Inc. who spearheaded Sheplers' BIS initiative was
impressed by the sophisticated infrastructure intrinsic to Retail IQ BIS. "MI9
provides a top tier BIS solution; but what really sets Retail IQ BIS apart are
the facilities it offers to easily integrate with and extend the informational
reach of Sheplers' current systems." - Rick Amari, President of Columbus
Consulting.
About MI9: Founded in 2001, MI9 is a software development company
specializing in 'intelligent' solutions for retail. MI9's Retail IQ product
suite includes: Retail IQ BIS (Business Intelligence & DWH) and Retail IQ
Merchant, a merchandise management system with fully integrated BIS. In MI9's
retail paradigm, the BIS/ DWH sit at the core of the ERP environment. In that
way every operation fundamental to effective retailing can be overseen,
influenced and controlled by BIS. Clients embracing this 'intelligent'
approach to retailing include: Barneys NY, Bare Escentuals, Danier Leather,
Hard Rock Cafe, Holt Renfrew, and TJX. For more information on MI9, visit
www.mi9.ca
About Columbus Consulting, Inc.: Founded by Richard Amari in 2001,
Columbus Consulting comprises a team of highly experienced specialists in
retail business process and systems. Its distinguished client list includes:
American Eagle Outfitters, Ann Taylor, Saks, Big Lots, Guitar Center, CVS
Pharmacy, and New York & Company. While Columbus Consulting provides a variety
of services, their primary focus is planning & allocation, reporting &
analysis, data warehousing and IT strategy/leadership. Projects range in
scope from short-term, high-impact, executive-level advisory services to
large, multi-disciplinary, multi-million dollar projects, lasting more than a
year. For more information on Columbus Consulting, visit
www.columbusconsulting.com
SOURCE MI9
