Cole Haan Signs Merchandising Agreement With Jesta I.S.
Jesta I.S. Inc., a leading supplier of business solutions to the apparel, footwear and soft goods industries, announced today that Cole Haan has selected Jesta's Vision Merchandising and Vision Planning solution to manage their core retail operations. Designed for the specific challenges of style-managed industries, the comprehensive product portfolio, from Merchandising to Supply Chain Collaboration, help retailers optimize their performance and make strategic decisions based on accurate, real-time information.
Cole Haan selected Vision Merchandising and Vision Planning, which provide both a flexible and reliable foundation to perform its core merchandising activities such as allocation, style and inventory control, order management and assortment planning.
With a track record of successful implementations and Oracle technology to sustain the underlying architecture, Cole Haan had no doubt they were picking a winning solution.
"Our company requires retail applications that can optimize our stock, handle replenishment and improve inventory control while simplifying the retail management processes," stated John Barron, Vice President and CFO of Cole Haan. "We have a high level of confidence in the Vision technology platform and with the Jesta implementation team. Vision Merchandising will increase inventory efficiencies and give us visibility into enterprise-wide supply and demand."
Leslie Belcher, President of Jesta I.S. Inc added that, "We've worked closely with Cole Haan to demonstrate that our retail solution is the best choice for their short term plans and more importantly for the future needs of the business. We look forward to delivering the retail system infrastructure to help improve their business."
ABOUT COLE HAAN
Cole Haan, the premier American lifestyle brand, offers high quality, handcrafted men's and women's footwear, handbags, accessories and outerwear. Each blend craftsmanship, luxury, style and innovation, giving them distinctive character. In addition to many retail stores, consumers can experience all Cole Haan has to offer by visiting its website at www.colehaan.com. A wholly owned subsidiary of Nike, Inc., Cole Haan has its international headquarters in Yarmouth, Maine.
ABOUT JESTA I.S. INC.
Jesta I.S. Inc. is a leading global supplier of business solutions for the apparel, footwear, and soft goods industry. Leveraging more than 30 years experience, they are recognized for their industry expertise, innovative products and professional services. Their solutions effectively address the complex business processes, rapidly changing product mix and short product life cycles faced by manufacturers, retailers, importers and distributors. Clients include Perry Ellis International Inc. (NASDAQ: PERY), Genesco Inc. (NYSE: GCO), Town Shoes Limited and UNIONBAY. For further information visit our website at www.jestais.com.