RICS OVERVIEW

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RICS OVERVIEW

RICS is one of the most experienced and trusted software providers in retail. Thousands of stores across North America use RICS Software for point of sale, inventory management, customer management, and reporting. RICS provides a world-class POS system to independent single-store, multi-store, and franchise businesses.

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RICS Software founded. RICS stands for Retail Inventory Control System.

RICS’ first client: The Athlete’s Foot in Moorestown, Iowa

Windows version launches in November.

RICS signs its 1,000th store: Fitness First Sports in Des Moines, IA.

Aquired by David Becker and headquarters moved to Indianapolis

Launch of web-based software, RICS Enterprise.

RICS becomes cloud-hosted.

RICS goes mobile! Launch of mobile clientelling app for Mobile POS.

ABOUT US

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WHO WE SERVENumber of Locations per Client

37% 25%

20% 18% INDEPENDENT RETAILERS

multiple locations

INDEPENDENT RETAILERS single location

FRANCHISE RETAILERS multiple locations

FRANCHISE RETAILERS single location

RICS SERVES 700+ RETAILERS IN NORTH AMERICA, AVERAGING TWO STORES PER RETAILER.

With a streamlined implementation process, it’s easy to be up and running on RICS within 60 days, increasing your store’s profitability and efficiency that much sooner.

Simply put, we care about our clients. That’s why we design, build, test, sell, implement, and support our product, ensuring full control over all aspects of our software and support.

Some Key Numbers

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WHY RETAILERS CHOOSE US

EASE OF USEBrooks, a leading running shoe company, is able to train over 100 volunteers on RICS in a 24-hour time period at the Marine Corps Marathon every year.

REPORTINGOur 200+ reports enable our clients to use their own data to analyze performance, earning us a #1 ranking in Reporting Capabilities among over 60 competitors.*

RELIABLEOur cloud-hosted POS system is open for business 24/7, and is easily accessed in the store, from home, or any place with an internet connection.

INVENTORY & CUSTOMER MANAGEMENTWe achieved #1 ranking in both Inventory Management and Customer Management Capabilities among over 60 competitors.*

* 2013 Leisure Trends Point of Sale Survey

INDUSTRY SEGMENTS

Specialty Running

Footwear

Other

Seasonal

Sporting Goods

Apparel

34%

31%

19%

6%

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SERVICES & SOFTWARERICS is a cloud-based POS System that enables retailers to run their business using modern, reliable, and integrated technology. We help our clients use their data to improve their buying strategy, manage inventory accuracy, market better, sell more, and analyze sales performance to increase profits.

RICS simplifies retail operations and provides the data, tools, and integrations retailers need to grow their businesses:

We believe great retail technology does three things:

1. Makes a retailer’s job easier

2. Helps you make profitable decisions

3. Connects with other applications that run your business

Point of Sale

Reporting

Inventory

Integrations

• Standard Point of Sale

• Mobile Point of Sale

• Hardware

• Access anywhere, anytime, on any device

• Real-time reporting on sales, staff, customer, and inventory data

• Customized Dashboards

• Accurate inventory control

• Automated inventory workflows

• Easy collection and segmentation of client data

• Payment Processing

• eCommerce

• EDI

• QuickBooks

• API

RICS OVERVIEW

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800.654.3123

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RICS is a cloud-based, Software-as-a-Service retail management solution, providing our clients:

• Real-time access: anytime, anywhere

• Monthly releases for product updates and enhancements

• Scalable solution capable of serving a variety of businesses, ranging from a single store to hundreds of store locations

• Ongoing, accessible education and support

RICS services independent, franchise and corporate retail locations.

Your Business, Our Retail Solution