The retail technology industry leader, Retail Pro International
announced yesterday that Kerry Lemos, the current CEO, has attained all rights for assets and brand as of January 1, 2013 through a buyout funded by Lemos and the Silicon Valley Bank.
The 25 year old company is a global leader in flexible omni-channel retail management solutions, but according to a recent press release by the company, in its the last 4 years, under the guidance of current leadership, Retail Pro® has reestablished itself globally as a preferred solution for retailers committed to their businesses and customers.
“Retail Pro® products today reflect the extraordinary dedication and passion of engineering, development, support and business staff, and with our new-found freedom to guide our own destiny we can do more” said Kerry Lemos in the press release. “The buyout is an exciting time for the company as the entire management team and employees of RPI share in the vision to take Retail Pro® into the next-generation of solutions and services.”
According to the press release by Real Pro:
“Retailers everywhere whose businesses are built on the foundation of Retail Pro® products will benefit from accelerated development of new solutions and a greater dedication to globally local service. Immediate plans include growth of the development organization, continued investment in support networks in the developing markets, and a rededication of Asia. The latter becomes a game changer for retailers looking for a fast and obstacle-free go-to-market path in the global market most prominently featured in the growth plans for many retail brands.”
“The strategic evolution of business direction of the last few years demonstrates the company’s ability to build and expand the potential of agile retail management solutions through the development of technology and service models that create maximum value for our customers,” shared Alexandra Frith, Director of Marketing at Retail Pro International in the press release. “Investment in the Retail Pro® brand and all that it stands for significantly enhances company’s ability to serve Retailers with a diverse range of business needs and create the ever-growing meaningful engagement potential for our community of Alliance Partners, Business Partners and Development Partners.”
Retail Pro International, is a global contender in Point of Sale, Store Operations, and Back-Office software applications for the specialty retail industry. Through approximately 90 offices worldwide Retail Pro delivers local and is supported regionally through its highly-specialized provider network. It offers services to more than 52,000 retail stores in 86 countries using 18 different languages.
“The buyout is completely in sync with RPI’s strategic priorities for ethical and sustainable long-term growth,” said Kerry Lemos, CEO and now owner of the company. “It will enable us to continue investing in our international presence, allow us to expedite our time to market for new products and extend the ability to care for our customers. I believe in the value of the business and its bright future as we lead the industry with our next generation of retail software.”
Source: RetailPro
