Epicor Software Corporation, a global provider of industry-specific enterprise software to promote business growth, today announced the expansion of an exclusive partnership with Ace Hardware, the world’s largest retailer-owned hardware cooperative. Ace Hardware has officially selected Epicor Eagle as its designated point-of-sale (POS) solution, currently installed at more than 3,400 Ace Hardware stores.
Based on the success of the Epicor Eagle POS partnership that kicked off more than two decades ago, Ace Hardware has expanded the venture to include a 5-year commitment to exclusively use Epicor Eagle. Epicor’s technology and vision, along with domain expertise and deep vertical market knowledge, helped secure Ace’s decision to move forward with the partnership.
“It only made sense to expand our partnership with Epicor as we continue to build momentum as a brand and retailer. Epicor’s vision for, and commitment to, the independent retailer, coupled with its industry-specific technology, set the company apart from the rest,” said John Venhuizen, President and CEO, Ace Hardware. “Today marks the start of an expanded relationship and we’re excited about the potential and future developments that this will bring.”
This partnership underscores Epicor’s continued dedication to providing innovative and seamless solutions for its retailers. Epicor Eagle’s functionality, flexibility and integration capabilities provide Ace retailers with the tools they need to succeed at business processes – operational efficiency, customer service and bottom-line profitability.
“Over the past three decades, Epicor Eagle has delivered strong point-of-sale solutions to our customers. Despite big box competition, with this software retailers are thriving through superior customer engagement and greater efficiency – including Ace retailers,” said Steve Murphy, CEO, Epicor. “We’re delighted to continue our partnership and are proud to be the only point-of-sale software exclusively endorsed by Ace Hardware.”
