FOLSOM, Calif. (October 21st, 2009) Retail Pro International, LLC announced today that it held the inaugural meeting of its Business Partner Advisory Committee (BPAC). The BPAC is responsible for representing the global Retail Pro Authorized Business Partner channel by providing guidance and feedback to the Retail Pro leadership team. In addition to electing officers and addressing other administrative matters, the BPAC discussed various aspects of the partner relationship, the development roadmap, and lead generation efforts.

Kerry Lemos, CEO, Retail Pro International, LLC, commented, "We got off to a good start with the group and I'm pleased with the spirit of cooperation that the BPAC brings to the table. It's critical that we keep our fingers on the pulse of the partner community and I'm confident this group can really help us to accomplish that."

About Retail Pro International, LLC

Retail Pro International, LLC, is a global leader in Point of Sale, Store Operations, and Back-Office software applications for the specialty retail industry. It is a wholly-owned company of Valens Offshore SPV II, Corp., managed by Valens Capital Management LLC; Calliope Capital Corporation, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Laurus Master Fund, Ltd. (In Liquidation) and managed by Laurus Capital Management, LLC; and Midsummer Investments, Ltd., managed by Midsummer Management LLC. With 90 offices across 47 countries, Retail Pro's network of affiliates provides local support and service for its worldwide customer base in the customer's local language and time-zone. Retail Pro International, LLC hopes to build on the over 20 years that the legacy Retail Pro® solution has helped retailers achieve their full potential by using its feature rich, scalable, and reliable retail store management system. More than 35,000 retail stores in 63 countries using 18 different languages trust Retail Pro® to manage their operations; from single stores to prestigious, multi-national retailers, Retail Pro is the proven global solution for serious retailers worldwide. For more information, please visit http://www.retailpro.com.