CHICAGO, Oct. 29, 2009 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- InnerWorkings, Inc. (Nasdaq:INWK), a leading global provider of managed print and promotional solutions for corporate clients, announced today that it has entered into an enterprise print and point of sale (POS) management agreement with Skyy Spirits, one of the largest spirits companies in the United States.
Under this agreement, Skyy Spirits, LLC will outsource the procurement and management of all print and point-of-sale (POS) products for its world-renowned brands to InnerWorkings.
Umberto Luchini, Marketing Director, Marketing Services for Skyy Spirits, said, "With more than twenty brands in our portfolio, dozens of brand managers and multiple outside agencies, we have a complex set of needs and require the highest quality products to support the Skyy Spirits brands. InnerWorkings will enable us to leverage and coordinate our POS efforts across brands, drive down costs and provide greater visibility into spend activity across the organization. With their best-in-class solution, InnerWorkings was a natural fit to become our outsourcing partner for POS procurement and management."
As part of the agreement, a team of dedicated InnerWorkings procurement managers will be deployed to Skyy Spirits' offices in San Francisco, CA to work alongside the company's brand managers and agencies.
Eric Belcher, CEO of InnerWorkings, added, "SKYY has built a tremendous amount of brand equity in the marketplace and the fact that they have selected InnerWorkings for print and POS management says a lot about our people, our commitment to quality and our track record. We are pleased to see the market continue to respond positively to our enterprise management solution and the value we deliver to clients. This major agreement with Skyy Spirits further cements InnerWorkings' leadership position and we look forward to a long and mutually beneficial partnership with them."
About InnerWorkings, Inc.
InnerWorkings, Inc. (Nasdaq:INWK) is a leading global provider of managed print and promotional solutions for corporate clients across a wide range of industries. With proprietary technology, an extensive supplier network and domain expertise, the Company procures, manages and delivers printed materials and promotional products as part of a comprehensive outsourced enterprise solution. The Company is based in Chicago with additional offices in the United States and in the United Kingdom. For more information on InnerWorkings, visit: www.inwk.com.
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About Skyy Spirits, LLC
Skyy Spirits, LLC is the US-based wholly owned subsidiary of Gruppo Campari (Reuters CPRI.MI - Bloomberg CPR IM) and the definitive marketer and distributor of super-premium and luxury spirits brands in North America. Launched in 1992 with the introduction of its flagship brand, SKYY(R) Vodka, Skyy Spirits has grown exponentially, building a portfolio unrivaled in its quality, innovation and style, making it a top choice among distributors, retailers and consumers. Skyy Spirits manages Gruppo Campari's portfolio in the US of such leading brands as SKYY(R) Vodka, SKYY90(R), SKYY Infusions(R), Campari(R), Wild Turkey(R) Straight Kentucky Bourbon, American Honey(R), Russell's Reserve(R), Cabo Wabo(R) Tequila, Ouzo 12(R), X-Rated(R) Fusion Liqueur(R) and Jean-Marc XO Vodka(R). Skyy Spirits is also the exclusive US distributor of Cutty Sark(R) Scotch Whisky, The Glenrothes(r) Single Malt Scotch Whisky, Bowmore(R) Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky, Auchentoshan(R) Lowland Single Malt Scotch Whisky, Glen Garioch(R) Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky, Flor de Canya(R) Rum, Carolans Irish Cream(R), Tullamore Dew Irish Whiskey(R), Irish Mist(R) Liqueur, Midori(R) Melon Liqueur, ZEN Green Tea Liqueur TM, Hibiki(R) Whisky and The Yamazaki(R) Single Malt Whisky.
Skyy Spirits was founded and is headquartered in San Francisco, California. More information on the company can be found at http://www.skyyspirits.com and www.camparigroup.com. Please enjoy Skyy Spirits brands responsibly and in moderation.
Forward-Looking Statements
This release contains statements relating to future results of InnerWorkings, Inc. These statements are forward-looking statements under the federal securities laws. InnerWorkings can give no assurance that any future results discussed in these statements will be achieved. Any forward-looking statements represent InnerWorkings' views only as of today and should not be relied upon as representing InnerWorkings views as of any subsequent date. These statements are subject to a variety of risks and uncertainties that could cause InnerWorkings actual results to differ materially from the statements contained in this release. For a discussion of important factors that could affect actual results, please refer to InnerWorkings' SEC filings, including the "Risk Factors" section of the most recent Form 10-K InnerWorkings filed with the SEC.
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