To: pat pasquale who wrote (2270 ) 1/26/1999 5:47:00 PM From: Stephen O Read Replies (1) | Respond to of 2403
Just a post on a company that has signed NIKE as a customer CSI CREDIT SYSTEMS INTERNATIONAL INC ("CSU-V") Nike To Launch CSI's Ernex(tm) Real-time Points Program - Ernex To Be Installed In "Nike To" Credit Systems International Inc. announces that NIKE Canada Ltd. will launch the ERNEX electronic marketing system at its new flagship store in Toronto on April 1st, 1999. System installation begins today. NIKE, one of Canada's largest athletics footwear producers, is set to launch ERNEX points at its flagship store April 1st, 1999. ERNEX real-time points will enable NIKE to learn more about their top customers and help them create a stronger relationship between their customers and the NIKE brand store. ERNEX will track customers making purchases at 'NIKE TO' and provide the data to NIKE Canada for targeted marketing campaigns. The initial program at "NIKE TO" is a pilot. Rollout to the remaining five (5) Canadian locations is expected late in 1999. NIKE in the United States has 71 locations, comprised of eleven (11) NIKE towns (massive superstores), two superstores and 58 factory outlets. "This is a fabulous opportunity for ERNEX to demonstrate the power of real-time marketing." says President, James Christensen. "NIKE is one of the world's premier retailers. For them to choose ERNEX as the solution of choice is a huge vote of confidence." "NIKE Canada is looking at the ERNEX solution as a brand enhancing opportunity that allows us to really connect with our customers" stated Grace Zeppilli, Director of Retail for NIKE Canada. CSI will derive immediate revenue from the sale of eleven (11) GT-100 transaction terminals, recurring revenue from the operation of ERNEX real-time programs, and program consultation. CSI Credit Systems International Inc. is a transaction information company specializing in business-to-customer transactions. CSI offers retail businesses the opportunity to market products and services on a customer specific basis through a comprehensive and fully integrated network of customer information gathering software and hardware TEL: (604) 415-1517 J. Caren Holtby, Corporate Communications email: choltby@csicredit.com Internet: www.csicredit.com ______________________________