AT&T signs deal with Wilson leather to supply network integration
20 Oct '05
2 min read
AT&T announced that it has won a network integration contract from leather outerwear, accessories and apparel maker Wilsons Leather Experts Inc. Terms of the contract were not disclosed.
AT&T will provide a technology solution integrating wireless handheld devices used by Wilsons store personnel with the company's core networking infrastructure that supports its 428 retail stores across 45 states – thereby improving customer service and inventory management.
Using the wireless devices, store personnel can check merchandise prices for customers on the spot, instead of having to take items to a register.
“They understand the importance of having a secure, reliable network for the company to communicate with their various stores and divisions,” said Jeff Orton, Chief information officer for Wilsons Leather.
“AT&T's networking solution helps us provide premium customer service throughout our retail stores during the busy upcoming holiday retail season.”
The networking solution is fully integrated with Wilsons' inventory system. Using the wireless devices, store employees can scan in daily inventory shipments to provide a report of what has arrived and what inventory has been back-ordered. The handhelds also provide valuable data about which merchandise attracts customers' attention.
Wilsons Leather is the leading specialty retailer of leather outerwear, accessories and apparel in the United States. As of October 1, 2005, Wilsons Leather operated 428 stores located in 45 states, including 304 mall stores, 110 outlet stores and 14 airport stores.
The Company regularly supplements its permanent mall stores with seasonal stores during its peak selling season from October through January.
For more than 125 years, AT&T has been known for unparalleled quality and reliability in communications. Backed by the research and development capabilities of AT&T Labs, the company is a global leader in local, long distance, Internet and transaction-based voice and data services.
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