BJ's to Roll Out NCR Electronic Shelf Labels in All Connecticut Stores;
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NCR RealPrice Solution Assures Pricing Accuracy, Improves Store Operations
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Story Filed: Monday, May 13, 2002 2:01 PM EST
ATLANTA, May 13, 2002 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- BJ's Wholesale Club, Inc. (NYSE:BJ), a leading warehouse retailer in the eastern United States, today announced plans to equip its seven Connecticut stores with the latest electronic shelf label (ESL) technology from NCR Corporation (NYSE:NCR).
ESLs are digital tags that can be attached to store shelves or other fixtures, where they display pricing and other information in large, clear characters. The NCR RealPrice(TM) wireless ESL solution uses the same computer file as the store's point-of-sale system, so when purchases are scanned at checkout, the price always matches the price in the aisle.
"The reaction of our customers to ESLs has been exceptionally positive," said Michael Wedge, executive vice president of Store Operations for BJ's. "Members appreciate knowing prices are consistent from shelf edge to checkout, and find the digital labels easy-to-read. Being able to change prices quickly and easily also helps us improve operational efficiency and maintain our everyday low prices."
BJ's was among the first retailers in the world to install NCR's wireless ESLs. The company decided to install the latest generation NCR RealPrice solution -- which offers increased functionality and a 12- to 18-month return on investment
-- following a successful pilot in a Willimantic, Conn., store.
NCR, the first company to offer a wireless ESL system, is a leader in this industry with more than 150 installations in 11 countries.
"Business leaders today say, `show me the money,' before they make investment decisions," said Pete Bartolotta, vice president and general manager, NCR RealPrice. "And retailers are getting the message that NCR RealPrice quickly impacts their bottom line, as well as customer satisfaction. ESLs are becoming mainstream technology in the retailing industry."
About BJ's
BJ's introduced the wholesale club concept to New England in 1984, and has since expanded to become a leading warehouse chain in the eastern United States. The Company currently operates 134 clubs and 55 gas stations compared with 118 clubs and 34 gas stations one year ago. BJ's press releases and filings with the SEC are available on the Internet at www.bjs.com. BJ's common stock is listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol "BJ".
About NCR Corporation
NCR Corporation (NYSE:NCR) is a leader in providing Relationship Technology(TM) solutions to customers worldwide in the retail, financial, communications, manufacturing, travel and transportation, and insurance markets. NCR's Relationship Technology solutions include privacy-enabled Teradata(R) warehouses and customer relationship management (CRM) applications, store automation and automated teller machines (ATMs). The company's business solutions are built on the foundation of its long-established industry knowledge and consulting expertise, value-adding software, global customer support services, a complete line of consumable and media products, and leading edge hardware technology. NCR employs 30,300 in more than 100 countries, and is a component stock of the Standard & Poor's 500 Index. More information about NCR and its solutions may be found at www.ncr.com.
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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KEYWORD: GEORGIA CONNECTICUT OHIO
INDUSTRY KEYWORD: MANUFACTURING
TRAVEL
INSURANCE
TRANSPORTATION
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CONSUMER/HOUSEHOLD
COMPUTERS/ELECTRONICS
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