Retail and Hospitality

Odin Retail works with Retail Assist

10 December 2010

Odin Retail boasts a number of solus stores

Odin Retail, the UK and Eire master franchise partner of the iconic Swedish childrenswear brand Polarn O. Pyret, has extended its existing relationship with Retail Assist and invested in an overhaul of its IT infrastructure.

The partnership dates back four years, to when the retailer first launched in House of Fraser concessions in the UK. The company approached Retail Assist to design and support a number of data interfaces between its Swedish parent company, and the UK department store.

Working with a trusted provider such as Retail Assist means that I can focus on the areas within the organisation that I need to

Mats Nilsson, Odin Retail Managing director Mats Nilsson drove the recent IT project, to support further growth over the next few years.

Nilsson said: “IT is a major facilitator for Odin Retail’s continued UK expansion. However, it cannot be my main concern when growing the business. Working with a trusted provider such as Retail Assist means that I can focus on the areas within the organisation that I need to, confident in the knowledge that I have the IT company focusing on my technical infrastructure.”

Retail Assist managed the rollout and implementation of Triquestra’s Infinity EPoS software, and will be providing a specialist Retail Service Desk to support this solution. The company will also be providing technical, data hosting and operational support. Hardware maintenance services will be managed by Retail Assist and by partner Vista Retail.

Ian O’Rorke, managing director at Triquestra UK, said: “I’m very proud that Odin Retail chose Infinity as its preferred EPoS solution, as this builds upon our extensive experience of working with international childrenswear retailers such as Pumpkin Patch.”

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