The Saudi Company for Hardware selects Episys for store signage
SACO (The Saudi Company for Hardware), the leading hardware retailer in the Saudi Arabia, is implementing Retail Enterprise Suite™ from global information technology solutions and services company, Episys in conjunction with their Middle Eastern partner Mirnah Technology Systems, to improve its shelf edge and promotional signage throughout its 17 stores.
Retail Enterprise Suite™ will support the printing of high-impact, colorful, shelf-edge labels and point-of-sale signage across all stores and three further stores due to open this year.
Raed Ayyoub, CIO at SACO, said, "Over the last eight years in Saudi Arabia, our market has become increasingly competitive. We recognized that we needed a system in place to deliver our customers real time in-store communications which had to satisfy the Arabic/English dual language requirement. The Retail Enterprise Suite™ was the perfect solution for us."
Ayyoub continued, "Not only will we be able to deliver consistent up-to-date signage throughout our stores, we will also be delivering 'no confusion' product information signage and the system will support our promotional campaigns."
Peter Lewis, Marketing Director at Episys, said, "We are thrilled to be working with SACO which has exciting growth plans in the coming years. The Middle East, Saudi Arabia in particular, is one of the fastest growing markets in the world and our work with SACO will show how our technology can help support retailers in this region."
SACO was established over 25 years ago and provides a wide range of products from Contractor Tools, DIY, Hardware supplies, Light Household, Giftware, Garden accessories and Recreational Equipment.
About SACO
SACO is a pioneer in the hardware retail and wholesale business in Saudi Arabia. Established in 1985, SACO now represents the most innovative company in its field throughout the Kingdom.
As an authorized dealer for Ace Hardware, SACO has the buying power to import the best quality merchandise from all over the world. Presently there are Sixteen SACO retail outlets in eleven cities throughout the Kingdom.
We at SACO have one aim: to spread the SACO chain of stores to all cities of the Kingdom offering the best and newest products to our valued customers at affordable prices. In addition, there are wholesale offices supported by professional salesmen offering comprehensive services and the delivery of items direct to customers.
About Episys Limited
Episys is a global information technology solutions and services company to the retail, manufacturing, logistics, chemical, healthcare and public service sector industries. We provide expertise, products, services and support for signage, labeling and mobile systems.
Episys works with strategic business partners worldwide and with a range of leading technology manufacturers, enabling us to provide solutions to meet each unique business need - from integrated signage systems for major worldwide retailers to specialist labels for food manufacturing.
Episys retail clients include The Home Depot, Sears Holdings Corporation, Lord & Taylor, John Lewis Partnership, Marks & Spencer, Fortnum & Mason, Comet, B&Q, Sainsbury's, Waitrose, Pets at Home, Wm Morrison Supermarkets, Halfords and Jessops.
About Mirnah Technology Systems
Mirnah Technology Systems, is the largest provider of Mobile Sales Force Automation in the Middle East region. The company focuses primarily on the development and integration of automated data collection and mobile handheld computing systems. Although the majority of its installations are in van sales systems in the distribution sector, Mirnah also provides sophisticated solutions for warehousing using Radio Frequency technology, asset tracking and Data Collection for Retail sector. Mirnah has offices in Saudi Arabia, Dubai, Kuwait and India.