The solution, provided by NCR's South African distributor, National Data Systems, includes the NCR Advanced Store@Retail software platform with NCR RealPOS(TM) 80c POS workstations, NCR RealScan(TM) bar code scanners, NCR RealPOS thermal receipt printers and in-store computers. Installation is already underway, and the rollout to all Score locations is planned for completion in 2004.
Score chose the NCR solution after reviewing a number of competing store automation offerings including local PC-on-a-cash-drawer solutions.
NCR Advanced Store@Retail is a multiplatform software package that adapts easily to the specific needs of different geographic markets and store formats. It provides a complete, turnkey POS solution for retail stores, from checkout to Web-based back office, giving people throughout the enterprise greater access to information.
Designed to deliver exceptional performance, flexibility and value, the NCR RealPOS 80c is a compact POS workstation that combines advanced technology and retail-hardened reliability. The open and scalable platform allows retailers to select from best-of-breed POS solutions available for Microsoft(R) Windows(R) or Linux.
"This important technology initiative will enable Score to drive greater efficiency and productivity in its store operations, which in turn enhances customer service and value," said Alberto Camuri, vice president of NCR's Retail Solutions Division for Europe, the Middle East and Africa. "NCR's store automation solutions provide simplicity and convenience in store operations at the checkout and the back office, helping meet the real-world needs of retailers globally."
About Score Supermarkets
Score Supermarkets is a value-price food store chain and part of South Africa-based Pick 'n Pay Stores Limited. Established in 1967, Pick 'n Pay is one of Africa's largest and most consistently successful retailers of food, clothing and general merchandise for the past three decades. Pick 'n Pay operates through three divisions - the Retail Division, the group Enterprises Division and Franklins Australia, each with their own managing director and management board.
Pick 'n Pay has been listed on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange since 1968. More information about Pick 'n Pay may be found at www.picknpay.co.za.
About NCR Corporation
NCR Corporation (NYSE:NCR) is a leading global technology company helping businesses build stronger relationships with their customers. NCR's ATMs, retail systems, Teradata(R) data warehouses and IT services provide Relationship Technology(TM) solutions that maximize the value of customer interactions. Based in Dayton, Ohio, NCR (www.ncr.com) employs approximately 30,100 people worldwide.
NCR, NCR RealPOS, NCR RealPrice, NCR RealScan, NCR EasyPoint, NCR FastLane and Teradata are trademarks or registered trademarks of NCR Corporation in the United States and other countries.
CONTACT: NCR Corporation
Robert (Kelly) Kramer, 770/623-7215
kelly.kramer@ncr.com
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