Torex Retail, UK provider of retail technology solutions, has announced the deployment of its Edict email solution with fashion retailer, the Reiss Group

During the last eight months, Torex Retail has worked with the Reiss Group to define their EPoS and retail technology solutions.  Edict was then identified as the solution to meet both the Reiss Group's communications needs and integration brief.

This highly robust and secure in-store communications solution can operate via either the EPoS, or a separate back office terminal.  The complete Edict Suite of software is a Process Management and Compliance Monitoring System, designed to provide retailers with total operational visibility.

The technology provides the key to automating and remotely monitoring the compliance of all key brand standards including operating procedures and promotional execution. This results in lower costs, higher levels of compliance and a cultural shift of focus from policing the business to growing the business.

The Edict solution monitors the key tasks of the store staff, either automatically or by request. Through access to the same web-based application or through email alerts, the 'owner' of the task or compliance is able to monitor multiple outlets without the need for auditors' visits or administrative time consuming phone calls.

The Edict system will be deployed and installed by Torex Retail throughout the 45 store Reiss Group network.

Steven Downes, Finance Director of the Reiss Group said: "As part of our commitment to adopting enabling technologies throughout the Reiss Group business, we have chosen Torex Retail's Edict email module because it delivers a scaleable and robust internal communications network, affording our management teams the power of real-time reporting.

"Edict will provide us with a highly cost-efficient distribution method for all our management to in-store communications materials.  This is essential given our strategy for the brand's growth with plans for a 250 store estate in the UK and overseas markets. Our people need to be empowered by retail technology, and we see Edict as the perfect solution."

Doug Hargrove Chief Operating Officer for Torex Retail comments: "Having worked with the Reiss Group over the last 8 months, we are delighted to provide our Edict Management solution which will further strengthen the solution package we provide to the retailer.

"All communications are tracked and the Edict Management reporting function will alert managers to any outstanding or incomplete procedures providing a more cost effective and time efficient solution to manage the internal communications throughout the Reiss network."