It was celebration time in Parnell Park on Saturday evening as the CBE sponsored Mayo Ladies team landed the league crown after defeating their near neighbours Galway.

The following article is taken from The Western People, Tuesday 15^th May 2012 

Vintage victory sends Mayo soaring
Bord Gais Energy Ladies NFL Division 2 – Final
Mayo               4-17
Galway            2-7

Report by Michael Gallagher at Parnell Park, Dublin
Mayo are back! That was the clear and unmistakable message echoing around Parnell Park on Saturday evening. The Green and Red demolished Galway to secure a return to the top tier of football in the country and announced to all and sundry that they are becoming a force in the sport once again.

Determination, defiance and hard-working football decorated their display and although the scoreline might suggest it, there was nothing easy about Saturday’s encounter with their nearest and dearest rivals.

Galway started like a rocket leaving the launch-pad and surged into an early lead. They were playing with verve and vigour and repeatedly found avenues through the Green and Red’s defensive lines. Then, Mayo found their rhythm and ground their way back into the game. They had balanced the scores by half-time and there was no stopping them in the second half as the points streamed over the bar and the goals put the icing on the cake. 

The fact that Mayo had to do this without the services of their captain, Claire Egan, who was sin-binned in the first half and sent off in the second period says a lot about the quality of their work. I cannot comment on the sin-binning as the offence occurred off the ball, but the second punishment was absolutely incorrect. 

The incident just about merited the awarding of a free to Galway, but the officials may have been swayed by the dramatically vociferous reactions of a section of the attendance. 

That grouping had much to shout about in the opening four minutes when Galway kicked a goal and two points. Ger Conneally and Tracey Leonard raised the white flags while a drive straight through the middle yielded a goal when Deirdre Brennan ghosted in behind the advancing defenders and planted the ball past Aisling Tarpey. 

Moments later, Conneally could have hit another goal, but her effort came back off the woodwork and Mayo breathed again. 

Deirdre Doherty got Mayo off the mark after six minutes but Galway were still in the ascendancy and points arrived from Conneally and Gillian Joyce to leave the scoreboard reading 1-4 to 0-1 after 12 minutes. 

Mayo needed to stop the rot and they begun to do so. Yvonne Byrne, who was deployed in a defensive role, began to win ball while Martha Carter and Ciara McMenamon started to gain a foothold in midfield as Fiona McHale and Deirdre Doherty worked tirelessly upfront.

Cora Staunton won a huge amount of possession and when she kicked her first point after 16 minutes, she was beginning a display that will always have a place in the memory. The Carnacon star was on fire and Galway had no answer to her.

The scores were level 0-8 to 1-5 at the break as Mayo asserted their authority but it must be said that Galway were unfortunate not to have been awarded a penalty just before the break. Conneally slalomed through and was dragged down by Tarpey, but the referee deemed that the Galway lady had over-carried.

Aileen Gilroy was added to the Mayo fold late in the first half and she played a major part in the second half as the Green and Red cut loose. They didn’t give Galway any platform on which to build attacks and on the odd occasion that the ball did advance towards the Mayo posts, Noelle Tierney and her colleagues snapped it up.

Staunton and McHale put their team in front for the first time early in the new half before Triona McNicholas shook the net to leave Mayo 1-9 to 1-5 clear after 37 minutes.

Egan was dismissed two minutes later for an offence that was minor in the extreme, but that harsh call only served to galvanise the leaders and they set about securing the title in determined fashion.

Staunton became even more prominent and when Doherty and Sarah Rowe created an opening after 46 minutes she raced through and slotted home another goal. A stream of points followed and when a Staunton effort dropped in the square after 54 minutes, Fiona McHale was on hand to punch it to the net to copper-fasten the victory.

The icing was firmly placed on the cake 60 seconds later when Staunton danced through for another goal and the issue was well and truly decided.

Galway did launch a few late flurries and despite the best efforts of Tarpey, Edel Concannon bundled home a goal in the dying moments, but the day belonged to Mayo as they announced their return to the good times and the years of disappointment and frustration fell away.

Irish Times article on implementing software modules for turnover based rental agreements features CBE EPoS software.

Article printed in ‘Business + Commercial Property’, Irish Times 16/5/12

Monitoring of turnover ‘makes rent deals fairer’

THE INCREASING tendency by multiple traders to pay retail rents based on a percentage of the turnover has predictably led to the development of a software module to monitor turnover figures.

Several of the large UK and Irish traders have opened new stores in provincial cities and towns over the past three years in spite of the fall-off in consumer spending.

In most cases, the risk for the retailers is minimal because they have been able to negotiate rents which account for no more than 5 to 10 per cent of the turnover. In a few instances, the tenants have also undertaken to pay a small base rent as well as a proportion of the turnover.

Shopping centre owners faced with an ever-increasing number of business failures have had no option but to settle for what they regard as punitive rental terms. If they don’t, then the shopping centres will have even more boarded-up outlets.

The new rent arrangements has prompted CBE, the Irish supplier of retail IT systems, to introduce an add-on software module to their electronic point of sale solution.

Sean Kenna of CBE says their new software development ensures fairness for both landlords and tenants. In some cases, the turnover figures used had caused consternation for either the tenant or landlord, so the CBE solution ensured transparency for both parties. The new facility allowed landlords access to turnover figures on leased properties – but only with the tenants’ consent.

CBE said that with both parties agreeing to implement the new solution it would negate the possibility of rental disputes as both would have access to the figures if and when they were required.

http://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/commercialproperty/2012/0516/1224316188619.html

As a preferred EPoS supplier to Retail Excellence Ireland (REI), CBE will be providing a free clinic at their “How To…” open day for SME retailers.Taking place in TileSytle Ballymount Retail Centre, Dublin 24 on Tuesday 29^th May from 9:00 am – 17:30, it promises to be “A Day of Inspiration for SME Retailers”. Featuring presentations and clinics covering all aspects of retail in Ireland, CBE are delighted to be involved under the guidance of:

“How To… Use your EPoS system to cut your costs and grow your profits”, CBE will be advising retailers on the following points:

• Using your EPoS system to Control your People
• Using your EPoS system to Control your Product
• Utilising EPoS reporting capability
• Using your EPoS system to better understand your business
• Allow your EPoS system to cut your costs and grow your profits

To pre-book a consultation with CBE, contact us on 1890 373000, sales@cbe.ie or simply come visit our clinic at the REI “How To…” event.

CBE will be attending The Forecourt Roadshow in the Stanhill Court Hotel, Gatwick on 16^th May.

The Forecourt Roadshows are a series of one-day regional exhibitions that attract top quality visitors and exhibitors include some of the leading names in the UK fuel industry.

Visitors are invited to attend the CBE stand to get an overview of the latest EPoS technology available to independent retailers throughout the UK. Our experienced consultants will be on hand to advise retailers on their EPoS requirements.

For further details contact CBE on 0800 7314591 or email sales@cbesoftware.co.uk

The CBE team received a fantastic response to their recently launched Pharmacy EPoS solution at the recent IPU National Conference.

The IPU (Irish Pharmacy Union) which represents over 1,800 pharmacists across the country, held their conference on the 28^th and 29^th of May in the Radisson Blu Hotel & Spa, Galway.

CBE showcased their FutaPharma+ EPoS solution at the conference and were delighted with the feedback they received. Using the latest in IT technology, the CBE system brings all the latest developments in retail technology together in one solution to allow pharmacists reduce their costs, increase profits and grow their business.

To learn more of the CBE pharmacy solution call 1890 373000 or email sales@cbe.ie

CBE will be launching the next generation EPoS solution for the Pharmacy sector at the IPU National Conference.

The Irish Pharmacy Union (IPU) will be holding their annual conference from 27^th – 29^th April 2012 in the Radisson Blu Hotel & Spa, Galway. CBE will be one of the main exhibitors at the event where they will be demonstrating their next generation EPoS solution for the Pharmacy market. CBE’s suite of products for the pharmacy sector includes:

• CBE Point of sale touch screen solution
• CBE Back office software – suitable for single or multi site operators with head office functionality
• CBE Mobile handheld device for efficient stock management
• CBE Loyalty solution
• CBE In-store advertising solution
• CBE Self Checkout solution

 For more details visit CBE on stand M3 during the conference or alternatively call 1890 373000, visit www.cbe.ie/pharmacy or email sales@cbe.ie

CBE have been selected to present a learnShop Seminar at IFEX, King’s Hall, Belfast on Thursday 26^th April 2012.
IFEX is Northern Ireland’s premium food, drink and hospitality event and visitors are invited to attend the free content-rich learnShop seminars. The programme contains daily seminars from notable industry figures featuring a who’s who in hospitality sharing insightful knowledge and focusing on specific industry hot topics.

Seamus McHugh, Marketing Manager UK and Ireland for CBE, will be delivering a seminar on Thursday 26^th April at 3 pm titled “Using IT systems to cut your costs and grow your profits”.

Seamus’ presentation will focus on implementing proper controls in the hospitality business to manage cash, people and processes with particular emphasis on the EPoS (electronic point of sale) system. Seamus will unveil solutions that will help visitors to manage and grow their business more effectively.

For more details on the presentation you can contact CBE on 0800 7314591 (NI) / 1890 373000 (ROI) or sales@cbe.ie / sales@cbesoftware.co.uk. Alternatively you can visit CBE on stand C3 at the IFEX event.

CBE will be showcasing their latest generation EPoS solutions at IFEX, King’s Hall, Belfast from 24th – 26th April.

IFEX is set to shake up the food service and food retail sectors as it is Northern Ireland’s premium food, drink, retail and hospitality event. With more product launches, innovation and tasty food and drink sampling than ever before, IFEX is your chance to meet key suppliers who have solutions to help improve your business.

CBE have solutions for the entire hospitality sector including bars, restaurants, hotels, take-away /delivery systems and quick service outlets. CBE will be showcasing their full suite of products, including the latest generation in Touch screen technology, hand-held devices and business management software.

Visit CBE on stand C3 for more information or contact 0800 7314591 (NI) / 1890 373000 (ROI) or sales@cbe.ie / sales@cbesoftware.co.uk

CBE have been invited to participate in this year’s Free Seminars event at Hospitality Expo 2012.The Irish Hospitality Industry is coming together in force to support Hospitality Expo, the national three day event in the RDS from 20^th – 22^nd February, designed to assist Food & Beverage Service Operators plan for profit in 2012.

The success of numerous pubs, restaurants, clubs and quick service outlets combined with a return to growth in tourist numbers proves that business is there to be done by those who are prepared to make the changes necessary to attract customers, improve their product offering and provide the value that customers demand.

Hospitality Expo promises to help business owners identify opportunities to build their business from its current base, to find new ways to respond to market and customer demand so as to increase revenue, reduced costs and improved profitability. 

With EPoS systems forming the centre of sustainable business models, CBE will be showcasing their full suite of products, including the latest generation in Touch screen technology, hand-held devices and business management software. Visit CBE on stand D10 for more information. 

Combined with the exhibition stand, CBE have been invited to participate in the Free Seminars on offer over the three days and will be advising attendees on “Using IT Systems to cut your Costs and Grow your Profits”. This 30 minute brief will be held on Monday 20^th at 16:00, Tuesday 21^st at 14:30 and Wednesday 22^nd 12:00 in the seminars area of the exhibition hall. 

For more details contact CBE on 1890 373000, sales@cbe.ie or visit www.cbe.ie