Modell's Sporting Goods, America's oldest, family-owned and operated retailer of sporting goods, active apparel, athletic footwear, and fan gear has selected Empower Software Solutions, a leading provider of workforce management solutions, to aid in creating a better store experience, through its EmpowerTask product as an upgrade to their current EmpowerWFM workforce management solution.

EmpowerTask will enhance Modell's current workforce system by providing seamless, closed-loop task management, with store tasks integrated into the daily workforce plan, enabling activities to be confirmed as completed. David Strobelt, SVP/CIO of Modell's confirms that store operations remain an area of critical focus for Modell's. "Improving our real-time execution in our stores is a key initiative for 2014. Empower has been a valuable Modell's partner and with this upgrade to EmpowerTask, we will work together to enhance the store experience for both our associates and customers."

The implementation of EmpowerTask used in concert with EmpowerWFM will provide Modell's management with the timely insight into store performance and the ability to prioritize store tasks optimally, according to Joe Olson, general manager of the Workforce Solutions at Empower Software. "Modell's has a fantastic brand and a progressive leadership team who have continually raised the bar for sporting goods retailers. Empower is proud to expand our long standing relationship and look forward to helping improve the shopping experience for Modell's customers."

About Modell's Sporting Goods

Modell's Sporting Goods is America's oldest, family-owned and operated retailer of sporting goods, athletic footwear, active apparel and fan gear, committed to providing a convenient and compelling shopping experience for the athlete and fan in all of us.

Founded in 1889 by Morris A. Modell, the first Modell's store was located on Cortlandt Street in lower Manhattan, NYC. Four generations of the Modell family have developed the family business into a chain of over 150 stores New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Connecticut, Rhode Island, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia and the District of Columbia.

About Empower Software Solutions

Empower Software Solutions provides innovative HR and workforce solutions for thousands of organizations, from small & medium businesses to Fortune 500® companies - including several of the largest U.S. retailers. Our integrated human resources suite features payroll and compensation management, tax processing and compliance outsourcing, enterprise workforce scheduling and forecasting, talent management, and time & attendance solutions. Whether cloud-based or on-premise, via laptop or mobile device, Empower Software provides the most flexible solutions and superior technology, backed by the industry's best service, all designed to help organizations achieve their people-powered objectives.

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