(Hong Kong, March 28, 2007) - Core Solutions, a leading provider of global trade management solutions, announced that CBX Merchant, its flagship direct sourcing management system, has been selected by three of the largest apparel buying organizations: Redcats Asia, Kirkstone and Newtimes Group, which sources for many of the world's biggest brands.

CBX Merchant converts users from traditionally manual processes based heavily around spreadsheets, e-mails, phone and paper to a centrally-managed collaboration, automation and business intelligence system.  CBX Merchant specializes in areas where conventional ERP systems leave out.  CBX Merchant enables all parties - product development, order management, merchandizing, quality assurance, quality control, logistics, finance and vendors - to work cohesively and provides real-time intelligence to support their everyday decisions.

"As global sourcing continues to grow, large sourcing organizations are struggling to keep up with the increasing business, while continuing to be responsive, contain costs and manage thousands of vendors," said Michael Hung, CEO of Core Solutions. "To be chosen by these leading buying organizations to manage their large-scale and complex business demonstrates our clients' confidence in Core Solutions and is a testament of our pioneering technology CBX."

Redcats Asia is the global sourcing structure for Redcats Group, a leading multi-channel distributor of fashion and home furnishing brands in Europe and the U.S., with a portfolio of renowned brands including: La Redoute, La Maison de Valérie, Vertbaudet, Somewhere, Cyrillus, Daxon, Empire Stores, Ellos, Chadwick's, Metrostyle, Jessica London, Woman Within (the new name of Lane Bryant Catalog), Roaman's, KingSize, Brylane Home, The Sportman's Guide, The Golf Warehouse.  "Redcats Asia has gone through an extensive evaluation for its global sourcing systems and ultimately decided on CBX Merchants because of its comprehensive capabilities and Core Solutions' ability to support us in Asia," said Glenda Wee, Senior Vice President, Redcats Asia.

Kirkstone, the sourcing division of Charming Shoppes with over 2300 retail stores in the US, sources from suppliers and factories around the world for multiple brands, including Lane Bryant?, Fashion Bug?, and Catherine Plus Sizes?.  "We are now collaborating closer than ever before with our suppliers. In the fashion industry where timing is critical, CBX Merchant gives us that added edge to be responsive to our customers," said Stephen Yeung, Vice President, Sourcing, Kirkstone. 

Newtimes Group is a well-established full-service sourcing agent with over 30 offices and quality assurance hubs, serving over 80 well known apparel brands worldwide.  "CBX Merchant synchronizes activities of our 1500 members in merchandizing, quality management, logistics operations and enables us to scale our business to meet the growing demands from our customers," said Michael Tsai, Executive Director, Newtimes Group.

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About Core Solutions
Core Solutions is a leading provider of global trade management solutions.  With over a decade of experience in global trade management, and offices in key locations around the world, Core Solutions is trusted by the world's most reputable names in retail, manufacturing, banking and logistics.  Core's technologies, managed services and consulting services help trading partners streamline business transactions across organization boundaries and improve visibility throughout the global supply chain.  For more information, visit www.coresolutions.com.

About Redcats Group
Within the retail world of fashion and home furnishings, Redcats Group federates around a common business line, Home Shopping, 17 brands with strong identities, leaders in their respective markets in 28 countries. With a turnover of 4,33 billion euros of sales in 2006, Redcats Group  network combines catalogues, e-commerce and stores. Redcats Group is a PPR Company. For any further information: www.redcats.com.

About Kirkstone
Kirkstone is the global sourcing office of Charming Shoppes, Inc., which operates 2378 retail stores in 48 states under the name LANE BRYANT?, FASHION BUG?, FASHION BUG PLUS?, CATHERINE PLUS SIZES?, LANE BRYANT OUTLETT, and PETITE SOPHISTICATE OUTLETT.  Additionally, apparel, accessories, footwear and gift catalogs, including the following titles, are operated by Charming Shoppes' Crosstown Traders: Old Pueblo Traders, Bedford Fair, Willow Ridge, Lew Magram, Brownstone Studio, Regalia, Intimate Appeal, Monterey Bay Clothing Company, Coward Show, Home, Etc., and Figi's. 

About Newtimes Group
Newtimes Group is one of the premier sourcing and supply chain management companies of apparel and home products, with 30 offices and quality assurance hubs in Asia, Indian sub-continent and the Middle East.  The Group is focused on providing complete satisfaction by achieving the most competitive price, high quality and punctual delivery of merchandise.  Their staff are tenaciously dedicated to the achievement of the group's heritage to accomplish the 'mission impossible'.  For more information, visit www.newtimesgroup.com.