Contract Win
Clarity Commerce Solutions PLC
05 August 2005
Clarity Commerce Solutions plc
Clarity wins Greenhalgh's Craft Bakery contract
Clarity Commerce Solutions plc ('Clarity'), a leading supplier of software
management solutions for the entertainment, ticketing, hospitality and leisure
sectors, has won a contract with Greenhalgh's Craft Bakery, a wholesale and
retail bakery business based in the northwest of England. Clarity will supply
software solutions to Greenhalgh's estate of 42 outlets, with installations
complete by November 2005.
The software and services will be based on Clarity's flagship product, Clarity
Central, and retail point of sale solutions will also be provided, improving
management control and reporting, as well as retail outlet performance across
the estate. The Clarity solution will support Greenhalgh's moves to automate
order processing, increase efficiency and improve speed of service across its
retail estate.
Clarity has held extensive discussions with Greenhalgh's IT team, further
developing its existing hospitality & retail software solutions to provide a
perfect fit for a retail bakery operator. The enhanced front of house
applications are still managed by Clarity Central, giving Greenhalgh's excellent
visibility of shop performance and a fully integrated stock ordering system. In
particular, the implementation of a handheld ordering system which is also to be
used by shop managers for checking goods-in, will swiftly identify stock losses
and eliminate any supply chain weaknesses.
The contract represents Clarity's entry into the retail bakery market, which
consists of a number of traditionally run, regionally-based bakery chains.
Patrick Kenny, IT Director of Greenhalgh's Craft Bakery commented,
'With the Clarity solution we've chosen, current sales information will be
available almost instantaneously and any changes from head office can be
immediately implemented across our operations. Greenhalgh's and Clarity have
worked well together, and I am looking forward to the implementation of the
system in our retail outlets.'
Graham York, CEO of Clarity said,
'We are delighted to have won this contract with Greenhalgh's Craft Bakery. The
retail and wholesale bakery market represents an exciting prospect for Clarity,
and this opportunity supports our continued expansion into the multi format
hospitality sector.'
5 August 2005
Enquiries:
Clarity Commerce Solutions
Graham York, Chief Executive Officer 01932 778000
College Hill
Adrian Duffield/Clare Warren 020 7457 2020
NOTES TO EDITORS
About Greenhalgh's Craft Bakery
Started pre-war as a small bakery shop by James Greenhalgh, the business was
purchased in the 1950's by Allan Smart, marking the beginning of the company's
transformation and growth into a significant wholesale and retail concern. Today
Greenhalgh's Craft Bakery employs around 1,000 staff and offers approximately
600 different products.
Originally concentrated on the Bolton area, the retail estate now comprises 42
outlets across the North West of England, with multiple sites in principal
cities such as Manchester, Preston and Warrington.
Greenhalgh's wholesale bakery product business involves many of the UK's leading
food retailers and food service outlets. It now exports to destinations
including Spain, Greece and the Falkland Islands. The business holds
accreditation from DEFRA and has been a member (Higher Level) of the British
Retail Consortium since the inception of this body.
About Clarity Commerce Solutions plc
Clarity's integrated software solutions and services are used daily by some
1,200 cinemas and leisure attractions, 1,500 pubs, bars, restaurants & hotels,
and 450 leisure centres, and many high profile clients in the manufacturing,
transport and retail sectors. Clients are currently spread across more than 20
countries.
The company's solutions approach is centered on its Clarity Central software, an
'ERP' system for multi-operational groups. Central, allied with a series of
market-specific software solutions, allows multi-site businesses to orchestrate
their operations with greater efficiency, profitability, control and security.
Integral, Cognos-based business Intelligence solutions deliver analysis and
reporting functionality, and Clarity's support division adds 24/7
implementation, training and helpdesk services, provided in 5 languages.
Clarity Commerce Solutions' software and services clients include: Laurel Pub
Company, Greene King, Hall and Woodhouse, Yo! Sushi, Cineworld, Odeon, UCI,
EuroPalaces (Pathe and Gaumont), Paramount Parks, Serco Leisure, Raytheon
Systems, Vinci, Wincor Nixdorf, TKMaxx, Mothercare and WH Smiths.
Clarity is headquartered in the UK, with further offices in the USA and
Continental Europe, and a growing international network of commercial partners.
This information is provided by RNS
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