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Consumer retailers in the U.S. are striving to control costs in an environment of decreasing sales/margins and increasing costs/complications of labor. They are being forced by cash-strapped consumers to deliver more with less. This presents an historic opportunity for companies who provide solutions. Retail automation is a high growth market because it addresses the squeeze that customers and consumer retailers are experiencing. The retail automation market segment includes two market sectors; namely consumer-focused retail point of sale automation and consumer-retailer focused supply chain automation. Retail automation is key to the growth of the retail market because of its high quality service offerings. Focused on security, quality of service, and consumer- and retailer-focused value, Automated-X is carving a niche in this rapidly-growing market by providing comprehensive solutions in automated retail. Through QUICKflickUSA, Inc., our wholly-owned subsidiary, the Company has gained a strong entry into the highly attractive business of automated retail. The store-within-a-store concept helps retailers attract more consumers, control inventory, reduce costs, and market products in areas that would be otherwise unavailable. Automated-X plans to move aggressively into other high-growth convenience/price-driven retail automation opportunities.
Founded in 2006 by Steve Demos, founder and former president of WhiteWave Inc. (Silk® brand), and Todd Beckman, former vice president of business development and operations at WhiteWave, NextFoods is the functional foods parent company and producer of GoodBelly. The brand was created following an inspirational trip to India, and aims to spawn a new generation of healthy, natural and organic food products with a functional edge and scientifically substantiated health benefits.
Carvel provides an affordable ice cream experience and family fun for everyone by offering a variety of fresh made cakes, novelties and fountain ice cream products. This all-American favorite is the nation's first retail ice cream franchise, and has become one of the best-loved and most recognized names in its industry. Carvel has been making ice cream fresh daily for over 75 years and is home of the original all ice cream cake. Today, Carvel-lovers still seek out our creamy, crunchy treats in more than 500 Carvel stores and over 8,500 supermarkets nationwide.
Founded in 1964 and headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio, The Hillman Group is a leading North American provider of complete hardware solutions. Delivering simple solutions in a complex world to 26,000 customers including Lowe`s, Home Depot, Tractor Supply, Ace Hardware, True Value, Do-It-Best, Walmart and many more. Hillman designs innovative products and merchandising solutions for complex categories and provides outstanding customer service. Hillman continues to grow as the leading provider of complete hardware solutions by delivering a `small business` experience with `big business` efficiency. Careers at Hillman include design, engineering, finance, information technology, product management, sales, retail merchandising, warehouse operations, and many more.