Four Major Industry Organizations Join Together To Present Prestigious Awards
Retail Systems Alert Group, organizers of the annual Retail Systems® Conference & Exposition, announced the launch of the S.T.A.R. (Systems & Technology Achievements in Retail) Awards that will be presented in a private ceremony on May 25, 2005. The Awards are part of Retail Systems 2005, which will be held May 24-26, 2005 at McCormick Place, Chicago.
The S.T.A.R. Awards, sponsored by Viacore, bring together two prestigious industry award programs - The Retail Systems Achievement Awards and the WWDEXECTECH 2005 CIO Awards. These annual awards pay tribute to the extraordinary achievements of both successful organizations and individuals within the retail industry. The first annual S.T.A.R. Awards will bring together top retail executives and industry leaders from around the globe for a single evening of celebration and recognition.
"Combining both awards programs provides a comprehensiveness not seen in any other program," said Eric Olson, VP of Products and Services, Retail Systems Alert Group. "At the S.T.A.R. Awards, we will honor both individuals and companies in an atmosphere of camaraderie. This unique evening will truly be THE awards event of the year."
"We are very pleased to join forces with Retail Systems Alert Group for the first time to present the annual 2005 WWDExecTech awards in this joint setting," said WWD Editor James Fallon.
The Retail Systems Achievement Awards, presented by Retail Systems Alert Group and Chain Store Age, honor outstanding examples of systems and innovative applications that have resulted in more effective customer service and improved business processes. These awards recognize individuals and companies whose efforts and company-wide dedication to information technology and effective business processes have raised standards throughout the industry. Award categories include:
- Best in Customer Touchpoint Systems
- Best in Corporate Systems
- Best in Multi-channel Innovation
- Best in IT/Business Alignment
The S.T.A.R. Awards are part of Retail Systems 2005, featuring the VICS/Retail Systems Super Conference. This year's event offers three days of educational and networking opportunities for all professionals in the extended retail industry, including retailers, manufacturers, distributors, IT vendors, 3PLs and warehousing. This is the only event of the year that brings together all segments of the retail, CPG, and apparel industries to discuss internal and external IT and business process issues.
For more information or to register please visit www.retailsystems.com.
Retail Systems 2005 is organized by Retail Systems Alert Group. The VICS/Retail Systems Super Conference was developed in cooperation with the Voluntary Interindustry Commerce Standards (VICS) Association.
About Retail Systems Alert Group
Retail Systems Alert Group is a global research and events company that has followed the advancements of technology applications within the retail, CPG, and apparel industries for more than a decade. The company provides analysis and insight about a broad spectrum of issues and trends through publications, conferences and expositions, Internet services, special reports, and customized research. Retail Systems Alert Group has organized the annual Retail Systems Conference & Exposition, America's leading Retail IT and Supply Chain Event for more than 15 years. Retail Systems 2005 will be held May 24-26, at McCormick Place, Chicago, IL. For more information, visit www.retailsystems.com.
Retail Systems Alert Group is a trade name of Retail Systems B2B LLC, a Proximus Company.
About Chain Store Age
Chain Store Age is read by more executives who purchase technology than any other retail publication. Chain Store Age also publishes Retail Technology Quarterly in association with Retail Systems Alert Group.
About WWDExecTech
WWDExecTech is a widely read monthly section published within Women's Wear Daily, the leading newspaper for retail and apparel executives. WWDExecTech provides retail executives with strategic and groundbreaking news about information technology solutions across all areas of business.
About RILA
The Retail Industry Leaders Association (RILA) is an alliance of the world's most successful and innovative retailer and supplier companies - the leaders of the retail industry. RILA members represent almost $1.4 trillion in sales annually and operate more than 100,000 stores, manufacturing facilities and distribution centers nationwide. Its member retailers and suppliers have facilities in all 50 states, as well as internationally, and employ millions of workers domestically and worldwide. Through RILA, leaders in the critical disciplines of the retail industry work together to improve their businesses and the industry as a whole.