The IJ Company, a Top U.S. Foodservice Distributor, Selects the Retalix Power Enterprise Software Suite
Dallas, TX, July 5, 2005 - Retalix Ltd. (NASDAQ: RTLX) announced today that The IJ Company, one of the top ten foodservice distributors in the U.S., has selected the Retalix Power Enterprise software suite for a company-wide implementation.
The Retalix Power Enterprise suite will provide The IJ Company with a single, synchronized solution for Enterprise Resource Planning, Customer Relationship Management, Warehouse Management with Productivity and Voice Directed Distribution, and Business Intelligence.
Power Enterprise was developed by IDS, a leading supplier of distribution and warehouse management solutions, which Retalix acquired in April 2005.
The IJ Company, based in Knoxville, Tennessee, was ranked # 10 on the Top 50 Foodservice Distributors in the U.S. according to a 2005 survey by ID. The company serves thousands of foodservice outlets in 21 states, including chains, independent restaurants, hospitals and other institutions.
Vince Keller, President of The IJ Company, said: "We selected the Retalix Power Enterprise suite, because it is the only fully integrated solution that is tailored for foodservice distribution. We were impressed with the breadth of the solution, and the proven capabilities and the professionalism of the people behind it."
Victor Hamilton, President and CEO of Retalix USA, said: “We are very pleased to have been selected by The IJ Company to provide them with a fully integrated suite of enterprise software applications to manage all of their strategic business processes. The IJ Company has grown into one of the nation’s largest foodservice distributors through their focus on excellent customer service, and Retalix’s synchronized solutions will provide the technology platform to build on that success and increase the efficiency of their operations.”
Implementation of Retalix Power Enterprise in the IJ Company has already started, and is scheduled to be completed in 2006.
About IJ Company
IJ Company is one of the top ten foodservice distributors in the U.S.A, with $575 million in annual revenue. IJ offers a variety of products from every manufacturer in the industry. IJ Company’s large volume gives them purchasing power and economies of scale that make their prices very competitive. More information available at www.ijcompany.com
About Retalix Ltd.
Retalix Ltd., with North American headquarters in Dallas, TX, provides integrated enterprise-wide software solutions for the global food and fuel retail industries, including supermarkets, convenience stores, fuel stations and restaurants. Retalix offers a full suite of software applications that support a food retailer's essential retailing operations and enable retailers to increase their operating efficiencies while improving customer acquisition, retention and profitability. With installations in more than 33,000 stores and across 50 countries, Retalix markets its software solutions through direct sales, distributors, local dealers and its various subsidiaries. For more information, please visit the company’s web site at www.retalix.com
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