LeSportsac, A Retailer of Designer Handbags, Chooses LS Retail to Facilitate Growth
Microsoft Gold Certified Partner, AVF Consulting, to Provide Implementation and Services

Baltimore, MD – April 30, 2008 – LeSportsac, a creator and distributor of designer handbags and luggage, selected AVF Consulting to implement LS Retail.  LS Retail is an end-to-end retail solution, powered by Microsoft Dynamics NAV. The decision to transition from their previous point-of-sale (POS) solution will enable the fashion retailer to meet their growth expectations, while maintaining consistency in their operations.

The New York City based LeSportsac projects steady growth over the next several years. "Our goal is to open five stores per year in strategically located urban markets within the U.S.," says Lindsay Carmer, head of retail operations for LeSportsac. "We needed a point of sale solution that was sophisticated enough to handle the growing needs of our finance and retail operations departments."

LeSportsac's previous system caused continual issues that greatly effected their inventory counts and shipments.  They needed a solution that gave them solid control over their business with accurate inventory controls, real-time functionality, and reporting that reflected what was happening in their stores at the moment. 

"The ease of use at the store level with LS Retail allows our retail team to enhance the customers' buying experience and maximize selling opportunities," says Carmer. "From a management perspective, the real-time functionality will allow us to maximize opportunities, and the reports will enable us to know more about our business."

"In fashion retail, giving customers a quick and pleasant experience at the cash register is vital for customer retention and up-selling," says Andrew Fass, CEO and president of AVF Consulting. "We are confident that LS Retail will perform for LeSportsac both at the point-of-sale and on the management side.  LS Retail has superior reporting that will allow LeSportsac's management team to make quick decisions and give them a complete perspective on their business."

As part of their search, LeSportsac looked for a company that could not only implement the software, but also customize it to meet their unique needs. "We chose to work with AVF because they were professional and educated on the product," says Carmer.

AVF Consulting began implementing LS Retail in 2004 and has become an expert in installing and customizing the product.  They have earned a reputation as one of the top LS Retail consulting companies in the U.S.

About LeSportsac
LeSportsac is a leading American lifestyle brand of casual, trend-setting nylon bags.  Founded in 1974, LeSportsac has a strong presence around the globe and offers its fashion-forward line of handbags, travel bags, totes, messenger bags, backpacks, attaches and accessories in over 30 LeSportsac stores, as well as several department and specialty stores worldwide.  Learn more at www.lesportsac.com.

About AVF Consulting, Inc.
AVF Consulting, Inc. is a full-service Microsoft Gold Certified partner offering financial management and HR/Payroll applications and IT solutions.  AVF has been offering business solutions since 1986 and is a leading Microsoft Dynamics NAV Solution Center.  Learn more at www.avfconsulting.com.