Folsom, CA – September 4, 2013 – Retail Pro continues to gain momentum in a continuing effort to bolster its international footprint. Recently, a combination of several high-profile international deployments, upper management hirings in emerging regions, and the expansion of training offerings to include courses in other languages highlight this retail software developer's desire to establish a strong position in emerging markets to take advantage of the opportunities afforded by the growing retail sector and in anticipation of future retail penetration by expanding multi-national retailers, many of which operate on the foundation of Retail Pro® products.

Retail Pro's focus on retailer expansion into smaller, emerging markets is consistent with recent findings from the 2012 Global Retail Development Index (GRDI). The index underscores the burgeoning opportunity for retail penetration into smaller Latin American and Asian markets, such as Chile, Peru, and Malaysia, while larger developing markets like India, China and Brazil continue to mature.

Middle Eastern markets also continue to remain attractive to expanding retailers. Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Jordan and Kuwait all rank among the GRDI's top 25 developing countries for retail expansion. Retail Pro recently strengthened its presence within the region by adding Israel to its footprint, bringing the tally of countries served by the retail software developer to 87.

"The Middle East has evolved into a key market for international retail brands", explains Alexandra Frith, Director of Marketing at Retail Pro International. "A progressive retail culture, strong consumer purchasing power and an unprecedented investment in general retail floor space throughout the region have set the stage for the emergence of the Middle East as a premier attraction for retailers across the remainder of this decade."

"We've been paying close attention to the emergence of the East Asian and Middle Eastern markets for the last few years", states Retail Pro International's CEO, Kerry Lemos. "I think the progress we've made in these regions reflects that. The way I see it, from a global perspective, is that as technology continues to create new possibilities, more and more retailers are clamoring for flexible solutions enabling them to separate themselves from competitors by improving experiences and internal workflows, in spite of hardware limitations or organizational challenges. Emerging markets have a lot of momentum in that regard, and you're seeing that in action in Saudi (Arabia), UAE, Jordan and other countries in the region."

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About Retail Pro
Retail Pro International, LLC is a global leader in Point of Sale, Store Operations, Merchandising, Planning, Business Intelligence, and Payment Processing software applications for the specialty retail industry. For over 20 years, Retail Pro has enabled specialty retailers to achieve their full potential through a unique, scalable, reliable, and highly customizable retail management solution.
Today, Retail Pro is used by more than 52,000 retail stores globally in markets such as fashion, luggage, footwear, collectibles, gifts, home furnishings, sporting goods, and accessories. With unparalleled functionality, flexibility and ease-of-use, Retail Pro has established itself as a trusted solution for today's specialty retailers worldwide. The solution is delivered through a global network of business partners to over 87 countries, translated in 18 languages.

Connecting with colleagues and other retail industry professionals is something merchants aim to do, but often don't have the time for. Fortunately, at this year's Retail Pro Global Conference in Barcelona, Spain, Business Partners and Customers will have the chance to network with attendees and establish valuable working relationships.

The Retail Pro Global Conference is divided into two summits – the Business Partner Summit, which will take place from October 18 – 20, and the Customer Summit, which will follow on October 20 -22. At both events, there will be a variety of networking opportunities for attendees, giving them the chance to connect with others in the industry and share their experiences. The agendas for both the Business Partner and Customer Summits can be found at https://www.retailpro.com/Community/2013Conference/Agenda.php.

Aside from networking, Business Partners and Customers will be able to participate in discussions on the latest trends and topics pertaining to the retail industry, such as mobile POS and omnichannel strategies. New Retail Pro technology will also be demonstrated, giving attendees the chance to see firsthand how these solutions can shape and improve their operations. Registration information can be found at https://www.retailpro.com/Community/2013Conference/Registration.php.

With the emergence of online and mobile commerce, merchants are looking for ways in which to improve their operations, both in their stores and on the Web. Having streamlined transactions and processes across an entire retail brand is one of the key ingredients for customer satisfaction and retention.

One such solution that can help businesses achieve these goals is Retail Pro Prism. This platform gives merchants the tools needed to make their operations more seamless while providing shoppers with an excellent experience. Interested industry professionals who would like to know more about Retail Pro Prism can sign up for this week's webinar, taking place on Thursday, September 5, from 8 a.m. to 9 a.m. PDT. Registration information can be found at https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/923806562.

Presenting the Retail Pro Prism webinar will be Ket Venethongkham, Director of Retail Pro University, and James McGibbon, Retail Pro Training Specialist. They will cover the many benefits, features and capabilities of the platform, providing attendees with more insight into the solution. Additionally, they will detail how it can improve retailers' current operations by making point of sale procedures more efficient, workflows more flexible and inventory processes more manageable, among other advantages.

Staying on top of the latest trends and topics that are impacting the retail industry is something that all merchants aim for. Knowing what's going on within the sector gives brands the benefit of keeping ahead of competitors and offering the best shopping experience for patrons. For Retail Pro Customers and Business Partners, they will have the chance to learn about everything related to current and future retail operations at this year's Global Conference in Barcelona, Spain.

The Business Partner Summit is scheduled for October 18 – 20, with the Customer Summit taking place October 20-22. At both events, the topics of mobile and omnichannel retail will be covered in discussions and keynote speeches.

Business Partners will be able to hear Edwin Boelens, EMEA Channel Manager at Elo Touch Solutions, talk about how merchants are taking an omnichannel approach to operations in order to improve the customer experience. During this summit, attendees will also get to listen to Retail Pro's Director of Product Management Kevin Connor and Director of Retail Pro University Ket Venethongkham speak about how mobile is changing POS solutions.

Customers will also get the opportunity to join discussions of these hot topics, notably by attending "The future of POS – Mobile and Omnichannel" presented by President EMEA at Elo Touch Solutions, Servaas Kamerling.

Registration information for the Retail Pro Global Conference can be found at https://www.retailpro.com/Community/2013Conference/Registration.php.

Barcelona, Spain, has lots to offer – sunny weather, scrumptious food and various attractions to name just a few. In October, the city will play host to one exciting event – the Retail Pro Global Conference. Retail industry professionals from all over the world will converge on Barcelona to learn about the latest trends, network with colleagues and see first hand what the newest innovative solutions are providing for the sector.

The Retail Pro Global Conference is divided into two parts – the Business Partner Summit will take place from October 18 – 20, and the Customer Summit will follow from October 20 – 22. Throughout both events, a wide variety of topics will be covered that relate to the retail industry and how it is evolving and changing.

For example, at the Customer Summit, attendees will have the chance to listen to guest speakers and Retail Pro executives discuss many factors, including business intelligence tools and how they can significantly improve operations as well as the latest news on mobile commerce and how it is reshaping the industry. The full Customer agenda can be found at https://www.retailpro.com/Community/2013Conference/Agenda.php.

All of this and much more will be at the Retail Pro Global Conference, so Business Partners and Customers should sign up now at https://www.retailpro.com/Community/2013Conference/Registration.php to reserve a spot!

Nearly everything is online today, and that includes the retail industry. Consumers are increasingly preferring to get their shopping done through the Web, as it offers more convenience. As a result, merchants are now adopting the technology needed to accommodate their customers.

Retail Pro E-Commerce is just the solution that can help businesses improve their online processes and offerings. Industry professionals who are interested in learning all about the platform and how it can help them develop successful Web operations can sign up for tomorrow's Retail Pro E-Commerce webinar, taking place from 8 a.m. to 9 a.m. Registration information can be found at  https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/900568706.

With this solution, merchants can create their own websites from scratch to fit their needs, or they can choose from pre-designed templates. Companies can also manage their point of sale processes, inventory procedures and a variety of other online elements with Retail Pro E-Commerce. All of these features and more will be discussed in detail during tomorrow's webinar.

Offering ecommerce platforms for shoppers has become an essential part of retail industry operations. Many shoppers now prefer to go online to purchase the products they want, and in addition to providing patrons with Web options, brands also need to ensure they have the right solutions to keep their ecommerce efforts up and running successfully.

With Retail Pro E-Commerce, merchants can have just that, as the solution allows retailers to effectively manage all of their Web-based procedures. Retail industry professionals who are interested in learning all about the solution can sign up for this week's Retail Pro E-Commerce webinar, taking place on Thursday, August 22, from 8 a.m. to 9 a.m. PDT. Registration information can be found at https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/900568706.

Neil McKeown, Product Manager for Retail Pro E-Commerce and Retail Pro Business Intelligence, will give a live demonstration of the solution. Some of the topics that will be covered include the system's ability to track both in-store and web sales as well as monitor inventory and customer management initiatives, among other factors. With Retail Pro E-Commerce, merchants can also develop their Web pages from scratch or choose from pre-designed templates.

Being able to focus mainly on customers, vital processes and their daily operations is a goal of many retailers. However, other aspects must be taken care of as well, such as inventory issues, financial procedures and employee management. Fortunately, with the help of a retail management software platform like Retail Pro 9, brands can turn their attention to what matters most as the technology handles the behind​-the-scenes work to give merchants the essential operational insight they need.

Retail industry professionals who are interested in learning more about Retail Pro 9 and how it can significantly benefit their businesses can sign up for this week's webinar, taking place Thursday, August 15th, from 8 a.m. to 9 a.m. PDT. Registration information can be found at https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/324625578.

The many features and capabilities of Retail Pro 9 will be covered in full detail at the webinar, including the platform's ability to manage retail stores and websites across borders, making it easier for international merchants to oversee their processes in all markets. In addition, retailers can offer quick and seamless point of sale procedures through Retail Pro 9, boosting customer satisfaction and, ultimately, their revenues.

Having a full understanding of their business operations is a necessary aspect for merchants if they want to see their companies succeed. And because there are so many different elements and factors that must be overseen, having a solution in place that can collect, store and analyze this information is the best way to effectively manage both in-store and online processes.

With a system like Retail Pro Business Intelligence, companies can improve their operations through the platform's comprehensive and streamlined dashboards, scorecards and other reporting capabilities. Retail industry professionals who are interested in learning more about this solution can sign up for the Retail Pro Business Intelligence webinar, taking place this Thursday, August 8, from 8 a.m. to 9 a.m. PDT. Registration information can be found at https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/620555722.

At Thursday's online event, attendees will be able to see a live demonstration of the solution as well as participate in a discussion with presenter Neil McKeown, who is the Product Manager for Retail Pro Business Intelligence and Retail Pro E-Commerce. Some of the topics that will be covered include how the platform can give merchants the ability define their business goals, strategies and other elements for the most success. The system is also fully customizable and provides retailers with more visualized data reports, among many other benefits. 

Being able to easily and effectively process transactions from customers is something that every retailer strives for. By offering fast and simple check out procedures, brands can boost loyalty and keep customers coming back. However, merchants need to have the right point of sale and retail management software solutions in place if they want to provide this for their shoppers, both in stores and online.

Fortunately, Retail Pro Prism is just the platform that can help businesses do all of this and more. For industry professionals who are interested in learning more about this technology system and how it can benefit their operations, tomorrow is the Retail Pro Prism webinar, taking place from 8 a.m. to 9 a.m.. Registration information for the event can be found at https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/175889714.

Some of the topics that attendees will be able to discuss include how Retail Pro Prism gives companies the ability to not only manage their point of sale processes, but also many other factors, such as inventory tracking, customer loyalty programs and employee productivity. Through the solution's modular platform and flexible user interface, retailers can customize their system in a way that best fits their needs. All of this and much more will be demonstrated live at tomorrow's webinar.