Radiant Solution Helps High-Growth Convenience Retailer Improve
Efficiencies and Grow Customer Loyalty
DULUTH, Ga.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 14, 2011--
NCR
Corporation (NYSE: NCR) today announced that it has entered
into a new agreement with Kum & Go, L.C. to implement its Radiant
c-store technology within each of the retailer’s 400+ stores. Kum & Go,
the fifth largest privately held, company-operated convenience store
chain in the United States, chose the Radiant
solution to manage a wide range of its business operations from one
system, including fuel island, foodservice and multichannel marketing
initiatives.
The full-breadth of the solution includes point-of-sale software and
hardware terminals, fuel controllers and electronic payment controllers.
The integration of the solution will enable Kum & Go to deliver an
exceptional customer experience, helping the company to connect with
consumers both inside and outside the store.
“We were looking for a technology solution that could easily scale with
us and support future growth initiatives,” said Craig Bergstrom, chief
financial officer, Kum & Go. “NCR was able to meet our needs and
provides a strong, feature-rich technology that decreases our overall
technology costs.”
“As the leading technology provider for the c-store industry, NCR is
focused on delivering innovative and reliable solutions that drive
profitable growth and simplify c-store operations,” said Jimmy Frangis,
vice president, NCR Hospitality and Specialty Retail. “We value our new
relationship with Kum & Go and are proud to work with a company that
shares our vision of providing industry-leading customer service.”
NCR acquired Radiant Systems, Inc. in August 2011, positioning the
company as the leader in hospitality and specialty retail with more than
100,000 installations worldwide. Customers include leading brands and
venues in the restaurant and food service, sports and entertainment,
petroleum and convenience and specialty retail markets.
About NCR Corporation
NCR Corporation (NYSE: NCR) is a global technology company leading how
the world connects, interacts and transacts with business. NCR’s
assisted- and self-service solutions and comprehensive support services
address the needs of retail, financial, travel, healthcare, hospitality,
entertainment, gaming, public sector, telecom carrier and equipment
organizations in more than 100 countries. NCR (www.ncr.com)
is headquartered in Duluth, Georgia.
For more information on NCR’s petroleum and convenience retail
solutions, visit radiantsystems.com.
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About Kum & Go
Kum & Go has maintained 50 years of dedicated community commitment, each
year sharing 10% of its profits with charitable and educational causes.
Kum & Go is the fifth largest privately held, company-operated
convenience store chain in the United States. Founded on exceptional
customer service, Kum & Go is a pioneer in the convenience store
industry. The family-owned company began in 1959, in Hampton, Iowa, and
has grown to more than 400 convenience stores in 11 states (Iowa,
Arkansas, Colorado, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, North
Dakota, Oklahoma, South Dakota and Wyoming). Thanks to the efforts of
its more than 4,000 associates, Kum & Go convenience stores continue to
lead the industry in customer service and convenience. In addition to a
wide selection of products, Kum & Go provides customers a proprietary
mix of products under the well-known Hiland brand name. Other
proprietary product offerings include Java Ridge Premium Coffee, Napa
Creek and Sea Ridge wines, Go Fresh Market sandwiches and Nuclear energy
drinks.
NCR is a trademark of NCR Corporation in the United States and other
countries.
Source: NCR Corporation
NCR Corporation
Jessica Lundberg, 770-576-6509
Jessica.lundberg@ncr.com
