Radiant Systems Selected as Point-of-Sale Provider For Huck’s Convenience Stores
Martin & Bayley invests in store technology to enhance the consumer experience and pave the way for future retail innovations
ATLANTA (May 1, 2008) – Radiant Systems, Inc., (NASDAQ: RADS), a global supplier of technology to the retail and hospitality industries, announces today an agreement with Martin & Bayley, Inc. to deploy Radiant Point of Sale (POS) and related technology to 110 Huck’s branded convenience retail locations across Kentucky, Illinois, Indiana, Missouri and Tennessee.
“Our goal is to deliver a customer experience that is unique to Huck’s Convenience Stores,” said Charles Martin, vice chairman at Martin & Bayley, Inc. “Radiant will help us deliver on that goal and provide us with a sound foundation for future retail offerings.”
The Radiant solution includes Radiant POS software, P1550 hardware terminals, S4600 site servers, Radiant Electronic Payment Controllers and Tiger Fuel Controllers. The Radiant solution will integrate to Martin & Bayley’s PDI back office solution using the industry-standard PCATS-NAXML interface.
Key criteria in Martin & Bayley’s selection of Radiant POS include Radiant’s 14 years of experience with touch screen POS and customer self-service technologies, the solution's robust marketing capabilities, and a proven track record of increasing speed of customer service. The new solution also gives the Martin & Bayley management team access to real-time sales data and the ability to establish a loyalty program.
“Radiant continues to deliver innovative solutions to market leaders like Martin & Bayley who are replacing their legacy systems as a means of enhancing their competitive advantage,” said Mark Schoen, president of Radiant’s global petroleum and convenience retail division. “We look forward to working with Martin & Bayley to find innovative ways to enhance their customers’ experience both in the store and at the fuel dispenser.”
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About Radiant Systems, Inc.
Headquartered in Atlanta, Radiant Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: RADS) is a global provider of innovative technology to the hospitality, retail and entertainment industries. For more than two decades, Radiant’s point of sale hardware and software solutions have redefined the consumer experience in more than 100,000 restaurants, retail stores, stadiums, parks, arenas, cinemas, convenience stores, fuel centers and other customer-service venues. Radiant has offices in North America, Europe, Asia and Australia. For more information, visit www.radiantsystems.com.
About Martin & Bayley, Inc.
Martin & Bayley, Inc. (www.martinandbayley.com) owns and operates 108 convenience stores in Illinois, Indiana, Missouri, Kentucky and Tennessee, operating under the “HUCK’S” brand. Founded by Bob Martin and Frank Bayley in 1960, Martin & Bayley opened the first HUCK’S convenience store in 1974 in Grayville, Illinois. In 2001, the Martin’s and the Bayley’s sold the company to the employees making it a 100% employee-owned company. Through innovative ideas, hard work and a vision of the future, Martin & Bayley has grown to be one of the most financially sound companies in the country employing more than 1,500 people.
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