JDA Software to Showcase its New View on Merchandising and Supply Chain Management at the 2008 National Retail Federation Annual Convention

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.--JDA^® Software Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: JDAS) today announced it will introduce its “new view” on merchandising and supply chain management and feature real-world strategies and insight into driving the consumer-driven enterprise at the National Retail Federation’s (NRF) Annual Convention in New York City, January 13 – 16, 2008. NRF’s annual convention is the retail industry’s premier event, bringing together global retail leaders that are shaping the future of the industry and providing a showcase for business and technology innovation.

The New View on Merchandising and Supply Chain Management Featured at Booth #828

With the inherent challenges of today’s global economy, increased competitive imperatives, challenging new business models and sophisticated end consumers, today’s retailers require new ways to operate and drive efficiencies within their businesses by becoming consumer-driven.

“NRF this year gives us the perfect opportunity to kick off 2008 by introducing JDA’s 'new view' on operating in today’s consumer-driven world. JDA’s industry leading solutions take the mystery out of solving complex merchandising and supply chain requirements by integrating planning and execution while leveraging one synchronized view of demand to drive sales and margins,” said JDA chief operating officer, Chris Koziol. “We are excited to share our 'new view' vision and thought leadership for business transformation and look forward to demonstrating proven real results to NRF attendees and to the broader market through a variety of forums throughout the year.”

High Profile Presentations

JDA Software customers Kraft, Black & Decker Hardware & Home Improvement and Meijer will participate in a concurrent session titled, “One Synchronized View of Demand Across the Supply Chain,” on Tuesday, January 15 from 1:45 – 2:45 p.m. in Hall A, 1A21/22, moderated by Wayne Usie, JDA senior vice president of retail. Presenters from the retail, manufacturing and wholesale industries will explain in this session how they are achieving business transformation and leveraging a synchronized view of demand to change the way they do business to support future growth initiatives and challenges.

In addition to the concurrent session, JDA will host an additional NRF presentation on Monday, January 14, from 12:30-1:15 p.m. titled, “The Key to Collaboration: Leveraging POS Data to Grow Market Share,” held in the expo hall in room 3D08. Presenter Scott Strickland, vice president of information systems for Black & Decker Hardware and Home Improvement (BDHHI), will highlight the importance of leveraging store-level point-of-sale (POS) data to sense and respond early to the sales trends and consumer preferences of products in a highly competitive environment. By managing POS data on a detailed level, Black & Decker can work collaboratively with its retail partners to jointly grow market share.

About JDA Software Group, Inc.

JDA^® Software Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: JDAS) is focused on helping companies realize real supply chain and revenue management results – fast. JDA Software delivers integrated merchandising as well as supply chain and revenue management planning, execution, and optimization solutions for the consumer-driven supply chain and services industries. Through its industry leading solutions, leading manufacturers, distributors, retailers, and services companies around the world are growing their businesses with greater predictability and more profitably. For more information on JDA Software, visit www.jda.com or contact us at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it  or call +1.800.479.7382.