Gieves and Hawkes drives online performance with K3 Retail

Didcot, June 11th  2010 - Gieves and Hawkes, the prestigious Savile Row tailor, is planning on growing its online and store sales revenue significantly for the forthcoming year, following the implementation of a retail system from K3 Retail, the UK's leading provider of retail solutions based on Microsoft technology.

Gieves and Hawkes initially selected K3 Retail to integrate its finance systems and store sales with the rest of its business, and is now building its multi-channel offering.  Through phase 1 of the project, the business has already started to benefit from one version of the truth and improved sales and financial reporting capabilities, providing accurate information directly to users.

The warehouse project has implemented hand held terminals that has enabled Gieves and Hawkes to streamline receipt and despatch processes and improve stock accuracy.  The warehouse project has enabled the business to consolidate its warehouse facilities and significantly reduce overheads.

K3 Retail was selected because Gieves and Hawkes needed a technology partner that could help it deliver a fully integrated approach to its business.

Will Dresner, Financial Director at Gieves and Hawkes, said, "We started working with K3 Retail in 2009, bringing them onboard to support the implementation of our Microsoft retail system, and they immediately identified areas where the system could be used more effectively.  Since then, K3 Retail have supported us with a number of other projects and enhancements, and enabled us to utilise our Microsoft solution to a much greater extent, bringing in finance, stock and reporting capabilities."

John Little, Sales Director, K3 Retail, said, "I'm delighted that Gieves and Hawkes are reaping the benefits of its K3 Retail system.  It's always great to see a retailer realising tangible benefits from their IT investment, and we're looking forward to continuing our partnership with them."

About Gieves and Hawkes

For over 200 years, Gieves & Hawkes have been creating the finest handcrafted bespoke garments for the most sartorially minded men the world over. Standing at the prestigious No.1 Savile Row, Gieves & Hawkes are the home of British tailoring.  The bespoke suits are handcrafted by some of the best tailors in the world on the premises of No.1 Savile Row, and take a minimum of 60 hours of hand tailoring to complete, with each suit tailored to the clients unique measurements and personal needs. It is the ultimate investment, and will last a lifetime. In addition to bespoke, two additional services are offered - made-to-measure and ready-to-wear. A made-to-measure suit blends together the finest ready-to-wear procedures with the flexibility of bespoke, while the ready-to-wear collection presents customers with the convenience of buying a beautiful garment off-the-peg.

Gieves and Hawkes operates 11 stand alone stores, 4 concessions, a recently re-launched e-commerce business as well as a rapidly expanding network of stores in Greater China.
www.gievesandhawkes.com

About K3 Retail

K3 deliver multi channel solutions that enables retailers to create joined up shopping experiences for their customers whether they choose to buy on-line, direct or in-store.
 
18 years experience delivering award winning solutions, to more than 100 internationally recognised retail brands, has helped our experienced team of retail consultants develop the most complete range of multi channel retail solutions available to Microsoft Dynamics AX or NAV users. As a Microsoft Gold Certified Partner and member of Microsoft's Partner Advisory Council for Retail, we offer a clearly defined roadmap and proven products backed up by Microsoft's $2billion investment in the Dynamics platform.
 
Our ability to translate thought leadership and multi channel experience into innovation and effective retail solutions has benefited customers including: Agent Provocateur, American Golf, Beales Department Stores, Booths Supermarkets, Carpetright, Clinton Cards, Dobbies Garden Centres, Dreams, Gamestation, GameStop, Give, Jigsaw, Kiddicare, Ryman's, Smyths Toys, SpaceNK and The White Company.
 
www.theretailpeople.com

Laura Grocott
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Fieldworks
Tel: 01435 873080
laura@fieldworksmarketing.co.uk
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