IT-ServicesInterstate All Battery Center Powers Up with New Point-of-Sale Technology
Fast-growing Battery Retailer and MICROS-Retail Partner for System-wide Implementation
DALLAS, TX, November 10, 2009 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Interstate Batteries Franchise and Development, the franchisor of Interstate All Battery Center (IABC) announces it will implement the MICROS-Retail Xstore point-of-sale system in all franchise locations across all 50 states.
IABC is America"s fastest growing portable power solutions company and the first nationally established brand to enter the fragmented battery market. The new POS system will be fully deployed in all locations in 2010 to facilitate IABC"s continued growth and maintain its commitment to outrageous dependability and customer service.
"This is more than just a POS system upgrade - we are putting a foundation in place that will support and accelerate our rapid growth going forward," said Interstate All Battery Center Director of Business Intelligence and Technology, Matt DiBona. "IABC retail locations are performing better than ever, and the results demand a new system with functionality that will elevate every aspect of the business, from customer relationship management and quicker payment authorization to improved reporting and analytics."
MICROS-Retail Xstore is the current system for other retailers such as Tractor Supply, Anheuser-Busch and lululemon athletica. The software allows IABC to streamline end-of-day processes, improve product scanning and inventory receiving, as well as utilize a centralized returns management system and enhanced security features. The software will also enable a customer loyalty program that allows IABC to recognize customer purchase history and extend personalized offers.
"Interstate All Battery Center is an exceptional brand and our POS system is a great complement to its customer service-driven business model," said Managing Director of MICROS-Retail John Gularson. "We know this will be a beneficial partnership for MICROS-Retail, IABC and its franchisees."
Built upon the trusted Interstate Batteries brand, each IABC location offers one-stop shopping for more than 16,000 types of batteries and portable power solutions for everything from laptops to cameras to boats to hearing aids.
"Despite the down economy, this has been a year of milestones for IABC with our expansion into 50 states and double-digit sales growth," said Mickey Elam, Interstate Battery Franchising and Development President. "Now is the time to build on that growth and take IABC to the next level as we continue to gain market share and extend the reach of our trusted, 58-year-old brand in the expanding retail battery market."