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Edgenet Enhances Apparel Data Management for the Sporting Goods and General Merchandise Industries

Edgenet, Inc., a leading provider of selling, advertising and data solutions today announced new features in the Product Registry Supplier Portal that now allows for support of attribute variations to easily manage the product variations for apparel, like style, color and size to name a few. 

Edgenet provides suppliers across multiple industries a market leading product data management and synchronization solution. Edgenet’s Product Registry data platform provides thousands of suppliers with Software as a Service (SaaS) for collection, management and distribution of rich product data and product marketing information. Using the Supplier Portal, suppliers can easily gather, manage and share product information and all accompanying digital assets with their trading partners. With today’s enhancements, the time, effort and resources required for managing frequently changing apparel product data is drastically reduced.

“At Edgenet, we are continually learning from customers and prospects.  This client inspired addition to the Supplier Portal provides great value to our Sporting Goods and Apparel suppliers and simplifies their product management process,” said John Sullivan, Vice President at Edgenet.  “Take for instance; it is common for vendors to offer multiple colors of the same style and product. So why in the world wouldn’t you provide an easier way for them to manage just that change without re-keying everything for each color?  Sullivan went on to say, “Sometimes the best ideas are the ones right in front of you.  In addition to adding value for Edgenet suppliers, the product attribute variations give retailers a more robust selection since they can now view each individual variation of a specific product through the Merchant Portal.”

With this attribute variation capability, suppliers can enter the primary product information once, and simply add the variations, such as Medium, Large, and XL.   Edgenet takes it a step further by providing a feature to map item colors to NRF industry standards.  The National Retail Federation (NRF) provides a database of color and size codes that gives retailers, vendors and manufacturers a common language for product color and size identification.  This is helpful for standardizing attributes in ecommerce website searches, ultimately resulting in richer customer experiences and supporting online sales.  Edgenet’s solution provides the best of both worlds - a custom size or color and integrated mapping to NRF industry standards. 

Companies interested in benefiting from the new information available in the Supplier Portal or Merchant Portal can call 877-EDGENET.

About Edgenet

Edgenet is the leading provider of quality product data, content management, selling and embedded advertising solutions in the world. Through the Edgenet Network, our customers access a product information ecosystem that ensures the highest quality, most complete set of product content available. Product content is managed by suppliers and distributed from our network to retailers, distributors and media channels.

Suppliers, distributors and retailers of all sizes benefit from a complete software as a service (SaaS) solution where best practice workflow, collaboration, quality assurance and product content delivery come together. Edgenet’s data services, guided selling and embedded advertising solutions are used by top retailers, distributors, media sites and suppliers in the home goods, automotive and sporting goods industries. The Edgenet Network provides unparalleled quality, breadth and value. Learn more about the Edgenet Network at www.edgenet.com.

Edgenet’s Big Hammer Data Service Increases Product Management Flexibility for Suppliers

Edgenet, Inc., a leading provider of data, advertising and selling solutions, today announced that Supplier Portal allows users to export and download product information for distribution to any retailer or distributor.

“We are committed to extending product reach for our suppliers and Edgenet continues to increase distribution to retailers, distributors and media sites”, said Joe Czarnecky, Executive Vice President of Edgenet.  “At the same time, we want our suppliers to truly enjoy a single source data solution."  Czarnecky went on to say, “The xml and spreadsheet download features provides suppliers with incredible flexibility.  Not only can they use the product content for internal business needs, they can now share that same rich product content with retailers and distributors that are not in the Edgenet Network. This enables the Suppliers to manage their data one time through an easy-to-use online application and send it to their supplier, even if they are outside of the Edgenet Network."

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Automotive Distribution Network Selects Edgenet

Edgenet, Inc., a leading provider of data, advertising and selling solutions, today announced that Automotive Distribution Network has selected Edgenet’s Big Hammer data services for product information management.  Operating under the brands of Parts Plus, IAPA, Auto Pride, Auto Star, CMB, and Network Products, The Automotive Distribution Network is one of the largest and most diverse program groups in the automotive aftermarket.

Tom Frey, Automotive Distribution Network’s Director Information and Technology said, “Quality and complete product information to support sales combined with logistical data to streamline our distribution process is a win for both our suppliers and members.”  Tom Frey went on to say, “The Network and Edgenet will work together to make it easier for our suppliers to provide complete, quality content that is absolutely critical to our success.  Our goal is to reduce or eliminate the duplication of data efforts across our organization while increasing the quality of the information we receive.” 

“The Automotive Distribution Network is a strong addition to the Edgenet Network.  This partnership means our automotive aftermarket customers can extend their reach to the Network’s members,” said Joe Czarnecky, Executive Vice President of Edgenet. Czarnecky went on to say “We are always seeking ways to increase value for our suppliers.  Adding strong endpoints like Automotive Distribution Network does just that.”

With Edgenet's Big Hammer data services, The Automotive Distribution Network's suppliers will be able to:

  • Save time and money with one central location for acquisition, management, distribution and optimization of product information
  • Increase efficiencies by managing logistics, marketing, and private product information in one location  
  • Eliminate server acquisition and management costs for managing product data and digital assets
  • Present consistent quality data every time with progressive data quality measures

 

The Edgenet Network will provide ADN with the ability to collaborate, collect and share product content from their suppliers with their internal applications and member organizations.  The Automotive Distribution Network will use product content to streamline their business processes and bring value to their member organizations. 

About Automotive Distribution Network
Automotive Distribution Network is the umbrella organization for four of the premier groups in the automotive aftermarket, Parts Plus, Independent Auto Parts of America, Auto Pride, and CMB Network. The combined strength and stability of these top groups in a Network of over 250 WD locations that service 1500  affiliated auto stores and over 2000 affiliated service centers. In addition, these members support Network Products Warehouse, a member-owned warehouse distribution company located in Somerville, Tennessee. This facility is strategically placed to provide unique products and services exclusively for the members of the Automotive Distribution Network. http://www.networkhq.org/
 

About Edgenet
Edgenet is committed to being the highest quality provider of product content management, selling and advertising solutions in the world. Through the Edgenet Network, our customers access a product information ecosystem that ensures the highest quality, most complete set of product content available. Product content is managed by suppliers and distributed from our network to retailers, distributors and media channels.

Suppliers, distributors and retailers of all sizes benefit from a complete software as a service (SaaS) solution where best practice workflow, collaboration, quality assurance and product content delivery come together. Edgenet's data services, guided selling and advertising solutions are used by top retailers, distributors, media sites and suppliers in the home goods, automotive and sporting goods industries. The Edgenet Network provides unparalleled quality, breadth and value. Learn more about the Edgenet Network at www.edgenet.com.

Automotive Aftermarket is Revved Up About Edgenet’s ACES Data Management in Supplier Portal

Edgenet, Inc., a leading provider of selling, advertising, and data solutions, announced the new Supplier Portal features to support AAIA Catalog Enhanced Standard (ACES) automotive data. Edgenet’s Supplier Portal provides thousands of suppliers with Software as a Service (SaaS) to collect, manage, and distribute rich product content. Suppliers can easily share product information with retailers and distributors. Edgenet has advanced product information management for the Automotive Aftermarket. For the first time, suppliers can integrate ACES data with rich product content by using Edgenet’s Big Hammer Data solution.

Standards are absolutely critical in the Automotive Aftermarket, to ensure the right parts are matched with the right year, make, and model of a vehicle. Unfortunately for retailers, standards don’t motivate consumers to place products in their shopping cart. That’s why Edgenet not only accepts ACES data, but also gives suppliers a single source to manage additional product content that encourages consumer purchases – both online and in stores.

“Edgenet’s combination of ACES and rich product content are unmatched by any other solution and truly answers a critical industry problem,” said Joe Czarnecky, Executive Vice President at Edgenet. Czarnecky went on to say, “We’ve listened to the Automotive Aftermarket community and found that many suppliers had spent an enormous amount of time and money setting up their ACES files and it only got suppliers half way to where they needed to be. Our solution provides a method to upload or enter ACES data with a single source, and manage standards data along with product content. Our commitment is to provide retailers and distributors with high quality data. We understand that giving automotive suppliers an integrated and simplified process to manage product information is essential to both the suppliers and retailers success. The addition of ACES information support will positively impact the industry as a whole."

The new features simplify the data management process for Automotive Aftermarket suppliers. Auto part suppliers who already have their data in the ACES format can simply upload their data to the Supplier Portal, avoiding rework and benefiting from a single source data management. Suppliers can also add or edit ACES data directly through the Supplier Portal. For the first time, Automotive Aftermarket suppliers can integrate ACES data with rich product content by using Edgenet’s solution.

Availability
Companies interested in benefiting from these new features can contact Edgenet at 877-EDGENET.

About Edgenet
Edgenet is committed to being the highest quality provider of product content management, selling and advertising solutions in the world. Through the Edgenet Network, our customers access a product information ecosystem that ensures the highest quality, most complete set of product content available. Product content is managed by suppliers and distributed from our network to retailers, distributors and media channels.

Suppliers, distributors and retailers of all sizes benefit from a complete software as a service (SaaS) solution where best practice workflow, collaboration, quality assurance and product content delivery come together. Edgenet's data services, guided selling and advertising solutions are used by top retailers, distributors, media sites and suppliers in the home goods, automotive and sporting goods industries. The Edgenet Network provides unparalleled quality, breadth and value. Learn more about the Edgenet Network at www.edgenet.com.

Leading Distributor of Plumbing Supplies Selects Edgenet's Big Hammer Data Services

Edgenet, Inc., a leading provider of data, advertising and selling solutions, today announced that Pipeline Supply, the leading distributor of plumbing supplies, has selected Edgenet’s Big Hammer data services for product information management and distribution.

Steve Singer, Pipeline Supply’s President said, “Pipeline Supply is very excited about our partnership with Edgenet and look forward to the new level it will take us on the internet, through print catalogs and in-store business. Many of the suppliers that we already do business with see the large advantage of Edgenet’s Big Hammer data services and our goal is to use this successfully established service to continually increase sales rather than re-creating the wheel. Edgenet provides a streamlined and flexible method of data management and that is critical for the success of our suppliers. The decision to receive data from Edgenet was a clear choice because we significantly increase the quality of our product information and accelerate our in-store and ecommerce initiatives.”

“We are pleased to welcome Pipeline Supply into the Edgenet Network. This partnership means our hardlines customers can extend their reach to new endpoints and Pipeline Supply suppliers are guaranteed to present the highest quality data,” said John Sullivan, VP of Data Services at Edgenet. Sullivan went on to say “We are always seeking ways to increase value for our suppliers. Adding strong endpoints like Pipeline Supply does just that.”

With Edgenet's Big Hammer data services, Pipeline Supply’s suppliers will be able to:

  • Save time and money with one central location for acquisition, management, distribution and optimization of product information
  • Increase efficiencies by managing logistics, marketing, and private product information in one location
  • Upload product information with flexible options such as the Supplier Portal, Smart Spreadsheets, XML data feeds or the Data Quality Filter
  • Eliminate server acquisition and management costs for managing product data and digital assets
  • Present consistent quality data every time with progressive data quality measures
  • Put products in front of millions of consumers and merchants through product placement and online advertising at MSN Real Estate, Better Homes & Gardens and Home Channel News

 

The Edgenet Network, which includes Big Hammer data services, will provide the ability to collaborate, collect and share product content from their vendors with their internal applications and selling partners. Pipeline Supply will use their product content from the Edgenet Network to drive business to their e-commerce and in-store initiatives.

About Pipeline Supply Inc.
Pipeline Supply is wholesale distributor of plumbing, heating, air conditioning, hydronics, radiant heat and snow melt systems, water softeners, sewer and water, well and pump supplies and more. Sales are limited exclusively to licensed professionals in the trade who have an established account with Pipeline. www.pipeline-supply.com.

About Edgenet
Edgenet is committed to being the highest quality provider of product content management, selling and advertising solutions in the world. Through the Edgenet Network, our customers access a product information ecosystem that ensures the highest quality, most complete set of product content available. Product content is managed by suppliers and distributed from our network to retailers, distributors and media channels.

Suppliers, distributors and retailers of all sizes benefit from a complete software as a service (SaaS) solution where best practice workflow, collaboration, quality assurance and product content delivery come together. Edgenet's data services, guided selling and advertising solutions are used by top retailers, distributors, media sites and suppliers in the home goods, automotive and sporting goods industries. The Edgenet Network provides unparalleled quality, breadth and value. Learn more about the Edgenet Network at www.edgenet.com.

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