Retail Solutions - Adams extends Retail Assist's IT outsourcing deal

Adams Childrenswear has lengthened its contract with IT outsourcer Retail Assist by five years. The deal builds on an agreement struck in 2000.

Adams IT director Phil Davies said: 'We extended the contract for such a long period because of the confidence we have in Retail Assist.'

As well as infrastructure support, the deal covers merchandising, warehousing and financial systems, helpdesk and EPoS support.

The contract has also been extended to cover Adams' developments in multi-channel retailing.

Adams has 320 outlets in the UK, 42 franchised shops in the Middle East and Europe, and a presence in about 300 other stores, including Boots outlets.