A JDS Solutions Customer since December 2001, Event Network is the premier operator of book and gift stores in museums and attractions throughout the United States. Specializing in theme related gift and book items, Event Network manages the book and gift operations at the following locations:

JDS was selected by the management team at Event Network just as EN was embarking on an agressive program of growth and expansion. Starting first with the management of EN corporate buying center in San Diego, JDS has grown with Event Network to the point that it now manages virtually all of the EN properties, adding new properties as EN's expansion continues.

“Early in our search for a retail management systems partner, we realized that the people we choose to work with would be more important than the software or network infrastructure. In other words, people are the real “solution” and not the product—as many want you to believe. There is not really a true software solution because every retail operator that achieves any measure of success has unique requirements.

That said, the software that comprises the JDS suite of products is exceptional. Out of the box, it has addressed the great majority of our needs. More significantly, however, we are convinced that we will be able to develop our business, and to add any number of stores, without outgrowing the product.

It is the JDS team, however, that has proved to be extraordinary. Entrepreneurial, responsive, attentive, patient, and competent are words that come to mind when thinking about the service and support we have received thus far. As we say often in regards to our stores—“right people,” “right product,” “right price.” JDS provides all three and is moving quickly toward becoming the total solution that growing retailers have long been seeking.”

Thank you and I look forward to a long and successful partnership."

Larry Gilbert
President and CEO

JDS is pleased to be a part of the continuing growth and success at Event Network and will continue to strive to provide EN with a level of Customer Service that exceeds even their highest of expectations.