Speedway SuperAmerica Selects Radiant Systems For Its New Generation Of Point Of Sale

Radiant Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ:RADS) has announced that Speedway SuperAmerica LLC (SSA), one of the largest chains of company-owned and operated convenience stores in the U.S., has selected Radiant to be the exclusive provider of point-of-sale (POS) systems for its more than 1,700 stores. SSA will deploy Radiant's POS system, including the company's latest software and P1550 POS terminals, to help improve speed of service and speed to market of customer-focused initiatives.

"We view this selection as an extension of a partnership that we have shared over the past 10 years," said Ron Becker, SSA's president. "Our expectation is that Radiant's new POS solution will play a key role in our ability to quickly and cost-effectively deliver new functionality to our stores."

"To select a new POS system, we conducted extensive comparison testing of the leading vendors and found that Radiant offers us the best solution," said Marty Inkrott, SSA's chief information officer. "Radiant's hardware and easy-to-use POS software will support our focus on a positive customer experience."

Radiant POS will provide SSA with a "zero-training" user interface that enables store associates to deliver fast service to customers even on their first day on the job. The open system is built for convenience retailing - it supports current and future customer programs for the point of purchase, enables quick service through integrated credit and scanning, and simplifies integration of numerous peripheral devices such as money order machines and check readers.

The Radiant P1550 POS terminal is a high-performance 15-inch touch screen terminal that delivers speed, flexibility, and non-stop sales reliability.

The solution incorporates the Microsoft Windows XP Embedded operating system, the Intel Pentium M processor, and the Intel 855 chipset, technologies that support the latest advancements for retail POS and provide a long-term platform.

Additionally, Radiant will provide SSA with ongoing implementation and development services to support the rollout of the new technology.

"Radiant's selection by SSA has validated our vision around POS and our dedication to forming lasting partnerships in the industry," said John Heyman, Radiant's chief executive officer. "Together, we aim to redefine the consumer experience with SSA stores through speed and convenience and enable SSA to act and react quickly to their business needs through an advanced POS system."

Company Information
Founded in 1985, Radiant Systems, Inc. provides innovative store technology for the foodservice, petroleum and convenience store, and cinema industries. Radiant's point-of-sale, self-service kiosk, and back-office technology enables operators to drive top-line growth and improve bottom-line performance. Headquartered in Atlanta, Radiant (www.radiantsystems.com) has deployed its solutions in more than 50,000 sites worldwide.

Speedway SuperAmerica LLC, a subsidiary of Marathon Ashland Petroleum LLC, ranks as one of the largest chains of company-owned and operated gasoline and convenience stores with more than 1,700 stores. Marathon Ashland Petroleum LLC is owned 62 percent by Marathon Oil Corporation (NYSE: MRO) and 38 percent by Ashland Inc. (NYSE: ASH). With headquarters in Enon, Ohio, located near Dayton, Ohio, Speedway SuperAmerica LLC has a large concentration of stores throughout the Midwest.