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GK Software AG: CHRIST Jeweler Opts for GK SOFTWARE
21.12.2010 / 12:52
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Schöneck, 21 December 2010 - CHRIST Juweliere und Uhrmacher seit 1863 GmbH,
which is part of the DOUGLAS-Group, has decided to install GK/Retail
software in its German stores, which number more than 200. As a result of
this decision taken by the leading provider of jewelry and watches in
Germany, GK SOFTWARE AG has once again tapped into a new retail sector in
the luxury field.
CHRIST Juweliere und Uhrmacher seit 1863 GmbH, which was founded almost 150
years ago and now has more than 200 stores, is the market leader for
jewelry and watches in Germany. Following on the heels of Douglas and
Thalia, CHRIST is now the third subsidiary company of the DOUGLAS-Group to
decide to use GK/Retail. The crucial issues leading to the company's
decision were not only the technological factors and the broad range of
functions that GK/Retail provides, but also the positive experience that
Parfümerie Douglas und Thalia have gained with GK SOFTWARE AG. These two
companies are already using the GK/Retail software in more than 1,000
stores and many different countries. The decision by CHRIST is ample proof
that GK SOFTWARE AG's existing customers are highly satisfied with the high
quality provided both during the handling of the project and the service
and maintenance during subsequent productive operations.
During the project, the standard GK/Retail software will be extended to
include special features need for this luxury business - e.g. printing
documents certifying that items are genuine or customer management.
Jochen Schnell, Managing Director of Juwelier CHRIST, is expecting to
obtain 'a significant improvements in service opportunities in stores and
major synergy effects within the DOUGLAS-Group' by using GK/Retail.
About CHRIST:
CHRIST Juweliere und Uhrmacher seit 1863 GmbH operates more than 200 stores
in Germany, employs about 2,200 members of staff and has its own web shop.
CHRIST has a reputation for first-class quality and excellent service and
offers exceptional jewelry ideas and an extraordinary atmosphere in its
specialist shops, which are situated in the best locations. CHRIST has been
fully owned by DOUGLAS HOLDING AG since 1997. CHRIST provides its customers
with exclusive designer and lifestyle brands like JETTE, TONI GARD and
SANSIBAR and also has its own jewelry and watch collections.
Company profile GK SOFTWARE AG:
GK SOFTWARE AG is one of the leading technology developers and providers of
standard software for the retail sector in Europe and has an extensive
range of products for stores and enterprise headquarters. As a result of
its open software solutions in the GK/Retail Suite, which can be used with
any platform and is fully programmed in Java, the company has established
itself on the market as a leading provider of technology and innovations.
The software provides ideal business organization for retail companies with
many stores and therefore offers significant potential for cost savings and
customer loyalty programs so that companies can increase their
competitiveness.
The company employs 343 members of staff (figures for 30 September 2010) at
company headquarters in Schöneck and four other business locations in
Berlin, St. Ingbert, Plzen (CZ) and Basel/Riehen (CH). GK SOFTWARE AG can
list well-known German and foreign retail companies among its customers,
including Galeria Kaufhof, Parfümerie Douglas, Coop (Switzerland), EDEKA,
Hornbach, JYSK Nordic, Lidl, Netto Marken-Discount, Thalia and Tchibo. The
software is currently being used in more than 30 countries at 73,000 POS
units in approx. 19,000 stores in Germany and abroad. The company has grown
rapidly during the past few years and its sales revenues totaled EUR 23.3
million in 2009. GK SOFTWARE AG achieved EBIT of EUR 4.9 million (EBIT
margin of 20.1% on total operating revenue). The two founders and
Management Board members, Rainer Gläß(CEO) und Stephan Kronmüller (CTO),
in conjunction with the Management Board members Ronald Scholz (COO) and
AndréHergert (CFO), have made GK SOFTWARE AG a profitable company with
strong growth since 1990.
Further information about the company: www.gk-software.com
Contact:
Corporate Communications
GK SOFTWARE AG
Dr. RenéSchiller
Phone.: +49 (0)37464-84-264
Fax: +49 (0)37464-84-15
e-mail: rschiller(at)gk-software.com
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Language: English
Company: GK Software AG
Waldstraße 7
08261 Schöneck
Deutschland
Phone: +49 (0)3 74 64 84 - 0
Fax: +49 (0)3 74 64 84 - 15
E-mail: info(at)gk-software.com
Internet: www.gk-software.com
ISIN: DE0007571424
WKN: 757142
Listed: Regulierter Markt in Frankfurt (Prime Standard);
Freiverkehr in Berlin, München, Stuttgart
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