Oliviers & Co. Selects JDA Software’s Space Planning Solution

JDA^® Software Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:JDAS) today announced that Oliviers & Co., a France-based manufacturer and retailer of Mediterranean olive oils and delicacies such as specialty vinegars, tapenades and spreads, licensed JDA^® Space Planning from JDA Software’s best-of-breed Category Management suite.

With plans to nearly double its store count from 84 to 150 within the next five years and the launch of a new store concept that will highlight the company’s new organic cosmetics and skincare line, Oliviers & Co. selected JDA Space Planning over other vendor offerings for its robust functionality and scalability. Additionally, the solution will enable Oliviers & Co. to more efficiently execute category plans that optimize product positioning, performance and layout, thereby helping the retailer to meet local consumer demand and drive sales.

"Oliviers & Co. is focused on cultivating tradition, expertise and high standards in order to offer our customers the best product selection available on the market. As such, we realized that in order to reinforce our brand image we would need a true enterprise-wide category management solution to optimize space allocations,” said Sophie Bezard, visual merchandising & windows manager, Oliviers & Co. "With JDA Space Planning, we will be able to quickly construct, manage and analyze in-store planograms to determine target inventories for each product, help reduce inventory costs, improve customer satisfaction and drive sales by keeping the right amount of product on hand. The fact that Space Planning is quick and easy to install will ensure that we start realizing a return on our software investment within a short timeframe.”

Brian Mort, regional vice president, EMEA, JDA Software, said, "Succeeding in today’s consumer-driven market requires proven processes and solutions that optimize space and category management initiatives and help meet consumer expectations. JDA’s industry-leading Category Management solutions enable businesses to plan and execute category plans that are designed to achieve demand-based merchandising goals. JDA Space Planning will provide retailers like Oliviers & Co. with a flexible foundation for centralized space planning and optimized product allocations. We look forward to helping Oliviers & Co. execute its space management strategies to increase profitability and more efficiently operate and grow its chain.”

JDA Space Planning is part of JDA’s Category Management solution suite built upon the foundation of Intactix technology acquired by JDA in April 2000. This comprehensive suite helps retailers streamline space and floor planning processes, as well as drive consistent execution of all space, assortment and displays for maximum sales and profits. For more information on the JDA’s Category Management solutions visit www.jda.com/solutions.

About JDA Software Group, Inc.

JDA^® Software Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: JDAS) is the world’s leading supply chain solutions provider, helping companies optimize operations and improve profitability. JDA drives business efficiency for its global customer base of more than 5,800 retailers, manufacturers, wholesaler-distributors and services industries companies through deep domain expertise and innovative solutions. JDA’s combination of unmatched services, together with its integrated yet modular solutions for merchandising, supply chain planning and execution and revenue management, leverage the strong heritage and knowledge capital of market leaders including Manugistics, E3, Intactix and Arthur. When supply chain results matter, companies turn to JDA. For more information about JDA Software, visit www.jda.com or contact us at info@jda.com or call +1 800 479 7382/+1 480 308 3000.

We do not believe this press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Nevertheless, if remarks in this press release are considered to be "forward-looking” or to have forward-looking implications (including statements by Ms. Bezard and Mr. Mort regarding anticipated benefits to Oliviers & Co. from the implementation of JDA’s products), we would remind our investors and prospective investors that future events may involve risks and uncertainties. These risks and uncertainties include the risk that that complex software solutions such as JDA’s may be costly and time-consuming to implement and/or may not produce the level of benefits anticipated by the parties at the outset of the project. Other risks and uncertainties that may affect our business are detailed from time to time in the "Risks Factors” section of our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. As a result of these and other risks, actual results may differ materially from those predicted. We undertake no obligation to update information in this release.

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