99p Stores chooses Futura for fast roll-out

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99p Stores has selected Futuras retail management system to replace its existing DOS-based system in all of its 116 stores for its ability to strengthen 99p Stores aggressive expansion plans and to secure customer loyalty with its chip and pin solution.

Following a successful pilot, Futura scheduled an ambitious roll-out programme to change both software and platform, reducing the normal roll out period from 6 months to 2 months.  The Futura team installed the system with Digipos touch screen tills each evening after trading, enabling the store to start trading the very next day.  Alongside, new chip and pin ability is being introduced, to ensure the company is PCI compliant and contactless payments will follow.

UK brand's boss and Commercial Director Hussein Lalani said: Unlike other systems on the market Futura can handle 99p Stores unique bulk purchasing, commodity and category management requirements.  We chose Futura as it is quick for our staff to learn, for its ability to link to our warehouse system, allocate stock to our website and give real time management reports.

For 99p Stores the ability to move stock quickly around the business is vital, so Futuras efficiency of allocations and replenishment systems, capability for automatic ordering, forecast purchasing and accommodating import purchasing was important. Said Hussein Lalani: We are going to use Analyser, Futuras reporting and analysis tool next to have greater management visibility of margin trends, daily sales and shrinkage. Then we shall look at Futuras customer loyalty programme and e-gift card facilities to improve the customer shopping experience.

Ian Royall, Managing Director of Futura said: The architecture of the system combines functional richness, flexibility, ease of use while maintaining unparalleled robustness. This robustness stems from its rock solid foundation and pedigree, affording any expansion clients may require in the future.

Alworths and Wellworths have also chosen Futura to power their EPOS, merchandising and back office systems.