RETEX, the nation's largest retail technology buying consortium. Retex is an independent, not-for-profit, member controlled organization headquartered in New York City's Empire State Building. Twenty-three hundred retail members, such as Ann Taylor, bebe, Brookstone Company, Inc., Bugle Boy Industries, Charming Shoppes, Inc., The Gap, Inc., General Nutrition Centers, Inc., Goody's Family Clothing, and J. Crew, Inc., take advantage of Retex's low-cost technology products and services designed especially for the retail industry.

Using a cooperative group buying concept, Retex negotiates pricing agreements to help companies take advantage of state-of-the-art technologies such as hardware and software for data, voice and satellite communications; private Internets; audio and video conferencing; credit card processing; check verification and guarantee; electronic commerce; telemanagement auditing; and utility billing information services. And, as the consortium grows, so do your savings. When established thresholds are met, your invoice immediately reflects lower costs!

Joining this elite group of retailers is easy. Membership is FREE and there are no annual dues, enrollment fees or participation fees. Simply fill out the Membership Form or call 1-800-99-RETEX (1-800-997-3839).