K3 Retail named as finalist for the Microsoft Dynamics Retail Partner of the Year award

Didcot, June 23rd 2010 - K3 Retail, the UK's leading provider of retail solutions based on Microsoft technology, has been announced as a finalist in the Microsoft Partner Awards in the Microsoft Dynamics Retail Partner of the Year award category.

The nomination demonstrates the superior value that K3 Retail offers its customers with the Microsoft Dynamics solution.

Colin Bain, Managing Director at K3 Retail, said, "We're delighted that we've been selected as finalists for the award for the second year running.  We're already riding high on the news that we've been awarded the Investors in People (IIP) Gold status, and now we're shortlisted for this prestigious Microsoft award."

Awards will be presented in a number of categories, with winners and finalists chosen from a pool of almost 3,000 entrants worldwide. The Microsoft Dynamics Retail Partner of the Year Award honours partners who have exhibited excellence in providing superior solutions based on Microsoft Dynamics to customers in the retail industry. This award recognises K3 Retail for demonstrating industry knowledge and expertise, as well as consistent, high-quality, predictable service to Microsoft Dynamics customers. They have also demonstrated business leadership and success through strong growth in new customer additions and revenue.

"Congratulations to the 2010 Partner Award finalists for delivering such creative and superior Microsoft solutions and services," said Allison Watson, Corporate Vice President, Worldwide Partner Group, Microsoft Corp. "It's incredible to see the level of expertise our partners continue to exhibit as they create and deliver innovative solutions and services to grow their businesses, meet customer needs, and drive down costs."

About K3 Retail
K3 Retail 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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