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2005 Press Releases by Subsidiary
Fujitsu Transaction Solutions
- 6 December 2005 Frisco, TX
- HDS Retail North America Selects Fujitsu as One-Stop Resource for Retail Technology
Frisco, TX, December 6, 2005 – Specialty retailer HDS Retail North America, a division of Hachette Distribution Services (HDS), which operates the largest global network of retail outlets dedicated to the sale of media and entertainment products (3,600 stores in 19 countries) including internationally recognizable store brands as RELAY and VIRGIN, has selected Fujitsu’s complete in-store and back-office technology and services for its stores across North America.
- 29 November 2005 Frisco, TX
- Ahold Outsources Store Systems Services at Stop & Shop and Giant-Landover to Fujitsu
Frisco, TX, November 29, 2005 – As part of Royal Ahold’s global IT outsourcing initiative, Ahold USA, Inc. has engaged Fujitsu Transaction Solutions Inc. as a primary services provider for in-store technology at Stop & Shop and Giant-Landover stores in the U.S. The five-year agreement covers nearly 600 stores.
- 17 November 2005 Frisco, TX
- Dress Barn and Fujitsu Collaborate to Cut POS Service Costs
Frisco, TX, November 17, 2005 – Following completion of a next-generation, point-of-sale (POS) rollout, The Dress Barn, Inc. (NASDAQ: DBRN) and Fujitsu Transaction Solutions Inc. have revealed first-year metrics and process improvements that have significantly reduced managed services costs through a collaborative retailer-vendor approach.
- 15 November 2005 Frisco, TX
- Modelo Continente Selects Fujitsu’s U-Scan
Frisco, TX, November 15, 2005 – Modelo Continente SGPS, the leading Portuguese retail arm of the Sonae Group, is the first retailer in Portugal to implement a self-checkout system, from Frisco, Texas-based Fujitsu Transaction Solutions Inc.
- 27 October 2005 Frisco, TX
- Fujitsu Appoints Ed Soladay Chief Operating Officer
Frisco, TX, October 27, 2005 – Fujitsu Transaction Solutions Inc. has appointed Ed Soladay to the newly created position of chief operating officer (COO). Soladay brings extensive experience in the IT industry to Fujitsu, most recently as president of CRS Retail Systems, which experienced strong growth and recognition within the specialty retail industry under his leadership.
- 20 October 2005 Frisco, TX
- Danier Leather Awards 'One-Stop Shop' Contract to Fujitsu
Frisco, TX, October 20, 2005 – Toronto-based Danier Leather Inc. (TSX: DL.SV), an internationally recognized leader in leather and suede design, manufacturing and retailing, has awarded Fujitsu a contract for a full suite of customer transaction and relationship software applications, point-of-sale hardware, mobile technology and complete project management, deployment, integration and maintenance services.
- 14 September 2005 Frisco, TX
- Fujitsu Joins Microsoft's Technical Adopter Program for Windows Workflow Foundation Initiative
Frisco, TX, September 14, 2005 – Fujitsu Transaction Solutions Inc. today announced it will adopt Microsoft Corp.'s Windows Workflow Foundation (WWF) for its GlobalSTORE point-of-sale (POS) and other solution offerings. The announcement was made during the Microsoft Professional Developers Conference in Seattle, Wash.
- 11 August 2005 Frisco, TX
- Fujitsu Launches In Touch with Retailing™
Frisco, TX, August 11, 2005 – Fujitsu Transaction Solutions Inc. is launching a new marketing communications campaign to promote its partnering philosophy and its expertise in providing information technology (IT) solutions for consumer transaction environments.
- 19 July 2005 Frisco, TX
- Nordstrom Completes Rollout of Fujitsu POS Technology
Frisco, TX, July 19, 2005 – Fujitsu Transaction Solutions Inc. has completed the rollout of a point-of-sale (POS) technology replacement for Nordstrom, one of the nation's leading fashion specialty retailers.
- 21 June 2005 Austin, TX
- Dresser Wayne and Fujitsu Announce Strategic Alliance to Offer Chevron and Texaco Branded Retailers the Wayne Nucleus
Austin, TX, June 21, 2005 – Dresser Wayne, a business unit of Dresser, Inc., announced today a strategic alliance with Fujitsu to make the Nucleus Point of Sale Software solution available to all Chevron and Texaco Retailers. Going forward, Chevron's Nucleus solution will be offered for purchase from Wayne for both Chevron and Texaco retailers and will also be the only long-term option for those retailers who prefer to lease a system from Chevron. Already the preferred provider for Chevron's company-owned locations, the Wayne Nucleus system on Fujitsu hardware is a proven solution for all US trade classes. Today, Nucleus is installed in over 3,700 Chevron and Texaco sites.
- 14 June 2005 Frisco, TX
- Fujitsu ATMs Receive "Visa Approved PED" and Canadian Interac® Certification to Protect Cardholder PINs
Frisco, TX, June 14, 2005 – Fujitsu Transaction Solutions Inc. has received notice that its Series 8000, 7000AP and 7000 ATM keyboards meet the encrypted pin pad (EPP) standards established by Visa International and the Ontario, Canada-based Interac® Association.
- 31 May 2005 Frisco, TX
- Fujitsu Named Top POS Software Vendor For Hard Goods Retailers
Frisco, TX, May 31, 2005 – Fujitsu Transaction Solutions Inc. has been named the leading installed point-of-sale (POS) software provider among the largest 250 hard goods retailers in a recently released market study from IHL Consulting Group, a global research and advisory firm specializing in technologies for the retail and hospitality industries.
- 19 May 2005 Frisco, TX
- Fujitsu to Showcase Self-Service Offerings at Retail Systems 2005
Frisco, TX, May 19, 2005 – Fujitsu and Klever Marketing will demo the recently announced U-Scan Shopper, a wireless shopping cart system with built-in computer that that empowers shoppers with store information and scan-as-you-shop convenience as they move through a store.
- 15 March 2005 Plano, TX
- Village Market Food Centers Checks Out Self-Checkout from StoreNext
Plano, TX, March 15, 2005 – Murk's Village Market Inc., an eight-store regional independent grocer based in South Haven, Mich., has selected the Fujitsu U-Scan self-checkout system from StoreNext Retail Technologies LLC. Murk's plans to install a four-lane self-checkout system at its flagship South Haven store in April.
- 8 March 2005 Plano, TX
- StoreNext Obtains ScanMaster Marketing and Distribution Rights
Plano, TX, March 8, 2005 – StoreNext Retail Technologies has obtained marketing and distribution rights from Retalix Ltd. for the ScanMaster point-of-sale system, a leading retail software platform for independent grocers. The exclusive agreement is effective immediately.
- 1 March 2005 Frisco, TX
- Fujitsu, The Body Shop Announce Global POS Agreement
Frisco, TX, March 1, 2005 – The Body Shop International PLC (LSE: BOS), based in the United Kingdom, has signed a global agreement with Fujitsu which will make available its TeamPoS 2000 M point-of-sale (POS) systems and infrastructure management services to all The Body Shop stores and franchises worldwide.
- 13 February 2005 Washington, D.C.
- A&P Gives Nod to Fujitsu for POS and Self-checkout Services
Washington, D.C., February 13, 2005 – The Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea Company, Inc. (NYSE: GAP) has selected Fujitsu Transaction Solutions Inc. for a three-year services agreement covering all A&P's point-of-sale (POS) terminals, peripherals and U-Scan self-checkout systems in the U.S. and Canada.
- 13 February 2005 Washington, D.C.
- Ahold's Giant-Carlisle Chain Teams With Fujitsu For First U.S. In-store Trial of U-Scan Max
Washington, D.C., February 13, 2005 – Ahold USA's Giant Food Stores of Carlisle, Penn. is partnering with Fujitsu Transaction Solutions Inc. as the first U.S. supermarket chain to install the Fujitsu U-Scan Max self-checkout system in a live retail environment. The Giant chain currently uses U-Scan self-checkout systems at close to 90 stores in its chain. A pilot U-Scan Max installation is expected to begin during the second quarter.
- 13 February 2005 Frisco, TX
- Fujitsu Completes Rollout of POS Hardware, Loyalty Software and Services for Ahold's Giant-Landover Chain
Frisco, TX, February 13, 2005 – Giant Foods Inc. of Landover, Md. (Giant-Landover) has completed its rollout of Fujitsu point-of-sale (POS) hardware and loyalty software to the chain's 200 stores throughout Maryland, Virginia, Delaware, New Jersey and Washington, D.C. The rollout is part of Ahold's objective to consolidate POS hardware platforms for its Giant-Landover and Stop & Shop chains. Stop & Shop has used Fujitsu or its predecessor POS systems for more than 25 years.
- 13 February 2005 Washington, D.C.
- Fujitsu Introduces U-Scan Shopper
Washington, D.C., February 13, 2005 – Consumers can say good-bye to long checkout lines and hello to the new face of retail customer service - the U-Scan Shopper.
- 13 February 2005 Washington, D.C.
- Fujitsu Introduces Wireless Mobile Attendant for U-Scan Self-checkout
Washington, D.C., February 13, 2005 – Fujitsu Transaction Solutions Inc. will introduce the retail industry's first wireless attendant option based on Microsoft Windows for self-checkout systems at the Food Marketing Institute's (FMI) 2005 Marketechnics Show Feb. 13-15 in Washington, D.C. The iPAD Mobile Attendant will enable one store associate to support as many as six U-Scan self-checkout lanes at once, while continuing to serve customers.
- 13 February 2005 Washington, D.C.
- Fujitsu Self-checkout Offers Self-service to Shoppers in Japan
Washington, D.C., February 13, 2005 – Japanese supermarket chain OKUWA Co., Ltd. has installed the first Fujitsu self-checkout system in Japan at quality super market "MESA OKUWA" at the Garden Park WAKAYAMA shopping center in Wakayama City, Japan, near Osaka.
- 13 February 2005 Washington, D.C.
- Hiller's Markets rocks Motown Customers with new POS, PocketOffice, Connected Services and Self-Checkout from StoreNext
Washington, D.C., February 13, 2005 – Hiller's Markets, a Metro Detroit area independent grocery chain, is set to "rock" local customers with new in-store technology that further underpins their commitment to quality, selection, shopper service and value. The announcement was made at the Food Marketing Institute's (FMI) 2005 Marketechnics show in Washington, D.C.
- 13 February 2005 Washington, D.C.
- Lunardi's Markets freshens POS and back office with StoreNext solution
Washington, D.C., February 13, 2005 – Lunardi's Markets, a Bay Area independent grocery chain noted for outstanding personal service and uncompromising quality, has chosen StoreNext Retail Technologies LLC to upgrade its IT operations with a new point-of-sale and back office system for six of its Northern California stores. The announcement was made at the Food Marketing Institute's (FMI) 2005 Marketechnics show in Washington, D.C. Feb. 13-15.
- 13 February 2005 Washington, D.C.
- Publix Moves to Fujitsu U-Scan for Self-checkout
Washington, D.C., February 13, 2005 – Publix Super Markets Inc., the largest and fastest-growing employee-owned supermarket chain in the United States, has awarded its self-checkout business to Fujitsu Transaction Solutions Inc. Fujitsu expects to begin installing its U-Scan systems at Publix later this year. The announcement was made at the Food Marketing Institute's (FMI) 2005 Marketechnics show in Washington, D.C.
- 13 February 2005 Washington, D.C.
- Sherm's Thunderbird Markets Installs Self-Checkout
Washington, D.C., February 13, 2005 – Sherm's Thunderbird Markets Inc., a four-store, family owned independent grocer based in Medford, Ore., has implemented the Fujitsu U-Scan self-checkout system from StoreNext Retail Technologies LLC. The announcement was made at the Food Marketing Institute's (FMI) 2005 Marketechnics show in Washington, D.C.
- 11 February 2005 Frisco and Plano, TX
- Fujitsu and StoreNext Bag New Self-Checkout Customers; Wins Include National and Independent Grocery Chains
Frisco and Plano, TX, February 11, 2005 – Self-checkout technology continues to gain momentum among large national grocery chains and independent regional grocers, according to new customer announcements expected from Fujitsu Transaction Solutions Inc. and StoreNext Retail Technologies LLC, as the annual Food Marketing Institute's (FMI) Marketechnics show opens in Washington, D.C. on Feb. 13.
- 25 January 2005 Frisco, TX
- PETCO "Adopts" Fujitsu for Retail POS Hardware
Frisco, TX, January 25, 2005 – PETCO (Nasdaq: PETC), the nation's leading pet food and supplies specialty retailer, has selected Fujitsu Transaction Solutions Inc. to provide point-of-sale hardware for all new store openings.
- 17 January 2005 New York, NY
- Fujitsu Enhances GlobalSTORE POS Software With Microsoft .NET, Visual Studio .NET
New York, NY , January 17, 2005 – Fujitsu Transaction Solutions Inc. is introducing a new version of its GlobalSTORE point-of-sale (POS) software platform built on the Microsoft .NET Framework, the programming model for building XML Web services and applications, and with Microsoft Visual Studio .NET 2005. The new version of GlobalSTORE is being demonstrated at the NRF 94th Annual Conference and Expo, Jan. 16-19, at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center, New York.
- 17 January 2005 New York, NY
- Fujitsu Introduces TeamPoS 2000 S Point-of-Sale System
New York, NY, January 17, 2005 – Fujitsu Transaction Solutions Inc. today introduced the TeamPoS 2000 S, an affordable, entry-level point-of-sale (POS) system for retailers. The product will be available for delivery in April; it is being demonstrated at the NRF 94th Annual Conference and Expo, Jan. 16-19, at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center, New York.
- 17 January 2005 Cambridge, MA
- Fujitsu Teams up with Vertical Communications to Resell and Provide Systems Integration Services for Vertical's Integrated
Communications Platform
Cambridge, MA, January 17, 2005 – Vertical Communications, Inc. (Vertical) (ASFTE.OB), a leading provider of next-generation, IP-based phone systems for small, large and distributed businesses, today announced that Fujitsu Transaction Solutions (Fujitsu) has agreed to resell and re-market Vertical's integrated communications solutions to customers in retail and other vertical markets. With Fujitsu's knowledge of retailers' communications needs, Fujitsu will deploy complete, IP-based phone systems that encompass planning, provisioning and support using the Vertical Retail Suite - an integrated IP-PBX and voice application solution tailored to the unique requirements of retailers and their stores.
- 17 January 2005 New York, NY and Scottsdale, AZ
- Saba's Western Wear Taps Fujitsu and Computer Dynamics For New POS Systems Chain-wide
New York, NY and Scottsdale, AZ, January 17, 2005 – Saba's Western Wear has selected Fujitsu TeamPoS 2000 M POS terminals and the GlobalSUITE of retail solutions from Computer Dynamics, Inc. (CDI) to outfit all of its specialty western-wear stores in the southwestern U.S. As a value-added reseller for Fujitsu retail products, CDI will provide all point-of-sale hardware, software and services to Saba's. Fujitsu GlobalSTORE is a key element of CDI's GlobalSUITE.
- 12 January 2005 Montreal, QC
- Dakis Now Offers Fujitsu MobileReady Solution
Montreal, QC, January 12, 2005 – Dakis Decision Systems Inc. (Dakis) announced today that it has successfully ported its award-winning software "The Dakis Humanized Expert" to Fujitsu's iPAD and TeamPad mobile platforms, creating powerful Fujitsu MobileReady solutions for wireless retailing.
- 12 January 2005 Frisco, TX
- Fujitsu to Preview Stored-value Card Application at NRF 2005
Frisco, TX, January 12, 2005 – Fujitsu Transaction Solutions Inc. will introduce its ValueCENTER stored-value card application at the NRF 94th Annual Conference and Expo, Jan. 16-19, at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center, New York.
- 11 January 2005 Frisco, TX
- Fujitsu to Showcase New Retail Technology at NRF 2005
Frisco, TX, January 11, 2005 – Fujitsu will have multiple retail technology demonstrations and previews at its booth during the NRF show, giving retailers a glimpse into the future of retail technology. Here's a taste of what's in store:
- 10 January 2005 Frisco, TX and Newburg, NY
- CRS Retail Joins Fujitsu in Reseller Partnership
Frisco, TX and Newburg, NY , January 10, 2005 – Fujitsu Transaction Solutions Inc. and CRS Retail Systems, Inc. have entered into a partnership agreement under which CRS will become a value-added reseller of Fujitsu TeamPoS 2000 point-of-sale (POS) systems and related services, bundled with its own CRS RetailStore software and other elements of the CRS RetailSuite.
- 5 January 2005 Frisco, TX
- Fujitsu Inks VAR Agreement with Stella Nova Technologies
Frisco, TX, January 5, 2005 – Fujitsu Transaction Solutions Inc. has named Stella Nova Technologies Inc. (SNT) as its newest value-added reseller. SNT will resell Fujitsu TeamPoS 2000 point-of-sale terminals and related peripherals as part of its offerings for the specialty and general merchandise retail market.
