Fujitsu Transaction Solutions Inc.

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.

"CRS is one of the top retail software providers and resellers in the industry, and this partnership will provide retailers with access to the necessary technology to improve store operations and reduce costs through best-of-breed hardware and software," said Austen Mulinder, president and chief executive officer at Fujitsu Transaction Solutions. "Our agreement also reflects Fujitsu's increasing momentum in the retail industry as a provider of lifecycle solutions and a positive contributor to a retailer's bottom line."

"Our clients have been looking for greater choice when it comes to store hardware options. The combination of Fujitsu TeamPoS systems and field service with our software and store support will provide a formidable, flexible and cost-effective solution for retailers," said Ed Soladay, president of CRS. "We refined a short list of quality manufacturers and, through a review of products, price points and general ease of doing business, Fujitsu emerged as one of the best in the industry."

Fujitsu TeamPoS 2000 is a point-of-sale system that adapts easily for POS, customer kiosks, multimedia displays or management terminals. Its modular design enables the system to grow and change with the retailing environment, resulting in the elimination of costly system replacements, maintenance and upgrades. TeamPoS 2000 supports a wide range of configuration options to suit individual store needs.

CRS markets a fully integrated suite of operational software to specialty retailers worldwide. The CRS RetailSuite encompasses POS and back-office modules, merchandising, allocation, sales audit, CRM, cross-channel stock locate/order management, labor management, loss prevention, e-Commerce and other high value functionality.

Another dimension to the Fujitsu-CRS partnership is both companies' strong commitment to Microsoft's "Smarter Retailing" vision and platform technologies. Microsoft's Windows Embedded for Point of Service is a retail industry-specific operating system that facilitates integration and management of retail device peripherals and furthers Fujitsu and CRS' common goal of delivering POS systems with lower lifecycle costs and greater flexibility.

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About CRS Retail Systems, Inc.

CRS Retail Systems provides retail management software, hardware, and services to help its customers drive sales, improve customer service, and reduce operating costs, all with more ease and flexibility. With more than 50,000 in-store systems installed in 32 countries and 10 languages, CRS is a trusted leader in the retail industry. CRS customers include leading retailers, such as Aeropostale, American Eagle Outfitters, Ann Taylor, Barnes & Noble, bebe, Cache, Chico's, Coach, Dress Barn, Eileen Fisher, Factory Connection, Finish Line, Foot Locker, GNC, J. Crew, Pro Golf Discount, Skechers, St. John Knits, Stage Stores, Transworld Entertainment, Tuesday Morning, Inc., Woodcraft, Yankee Candle Company and Zumiez, among others.

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For more information, please see: www.crsretail.com

About Fujitsu Transaction Solutions Inc.

Fujitsu Transaction Solutions Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of Fujitsu Limited (TSE: 6702) and the IT "lifecycle solutions" provider for consumer transaction environments. The company collaborates with customers to relentlessly reduce their costs and improve their profitability. Fujitsu's offerings include multi-vendor infrastructure management services, point-of-sale hardware and software, mobile devices and self service systems including U-Scan. The company has some 1,500 employees in the U.S., Canada and the Caribbean. Example customers include Canadian Tire, ChevronTexaco, Hannaford Bros., H.EB., Loblaws, Nordstrom, Payless ShoeSource, Regal Cinema, Ross Dress for Less, Staples, Stop & Shop and The TJX Companies, among others. The company also has a 50/50 joint venture with Retalix Ltd. (NASDAQ: RTLX) in StoreNext Retail Technologies LLC, the No. 1 supplier of retail technology to independent grocers and regional chains.
For more information, please see: us.fujitsu.com/retailing

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