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N E W S R E L E A S E AmeriPride Services Launches New Web Store Platform and Custom eStores Program Leading Textile Services Company Introduces Digital Tools to Enhance Customer Ordering, Program Management Experience MINNEAPOLIS – (July XX, 2014) – AmeriPride Services, a leading uniform rental and linen supply company in North America,, today announced the launch of its new Web Store platform and enhancements to its Custom eStores program. The Web Store platform provides AmeriPride customers who order products and services online with improved functionality for search, filters and customization. In addition, the company is re-launching a unique Custom eStores program, which builds customized web stores for qualified customers to help them manage their uniform program and spending and allow employees to order specific, approved products. “These projects support our efforts to differentiate ourselves from the competition and enhance our leadership in the industry through technology,” said Andrew Steiner, Vice President of Marketing and Customer Operations. “Our goal is to enhance customer service through self service and allow people to do business how they want to do business.” --more-- AmeriPride Services Inc. 10801 Wayzata Contact: Ben Saukko, AmeriPride Services (952) 738-6669

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N E W S R E L E A S E

AmeriPride Services Launches New Web Store Platform and Custom eStores Program

Leading Textile Services Company Introduces Digital Tools to Enhance Customer Ordering, Program Management Experience

MINNEAPOLIS – (July XX, 2014) – AmeriPride Services, a leading uniform rental and linen supply company in North America,, today announced the launch of its new Web Store platform and enhancements to its Custom eStores program. The Web Store platform provides AmeriPride customers who order products and services online with improved functionality for search, filters and customization. In addition, the company is re-launching a unique Custom eStores program, which builds customized web stores for qualified customers to help them manage their uniform program and spending and allow employees to order specific, approved products.

“These projects support our efforts to differentiate ourselves from the competition and enhance our leadership in the industry through technology,” said Andrew Steiner, Vice President of Marketing and Customer Operations. “Our goal is to enhance customer service through self service and allow people to do business how they want to do business.”

Some of the new features and benefits of the new Web Store platform include the ability to compare products side-by-side with key features and images; an opportunity to easily reorder using order history; social media and email sharing functionality; easier management of accounts, logos, and passwords; increased website speed and an allowance management capability so customers can allocate dollars to employees for purchases.

“Technology is changing the way our customers do business, and we need to adapt in order to remain an industry leader,” said Steiner. “For this reason, digital innovation has become an essential component of our strategic plan and we are increasing our investment in this area. I'm very excited about the strategic direction we are taking and the great progress we are making.”

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AmeriPride Services Inc.10801 Wayzata BlvdMinnetonka, MN 55305

Contact:

Ben Saukko, AmeriPride Services(952) [email protected]

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AmeriPride has teamed up with Insite Software, a leading provider of business-to-business eCommerce platforms and internationally enabled shipping solutions. The Minneapolis-based company has been integral in the development and re-launch of AmeriPride’s web platform.

AmeriPride plans to roll out additional digital tools this year, including a Customer Portal that will allow the company to better manage customer relationships and enable customers to view and pay bills online, access program details and better communicate with their service team. The company sees this as a big step forward in improving the customer experience and strengthening its position as a service leader in the industry.

About AmeriPride

Headquartered in Minnetonka, Minn., AmeriPride Services is recognized as one of the largest uniform rental and linen supply companies in North America. Operating more than 115 production facilities and service centers throughout the United States and Canada, AmeriPride provides linen and towels, uniforms, floor mats, restroom and cleaning products to nearly 150,000 customers every week. Founded in 1889 by George and Frank Steiner, the privately held company is still owned and managed by the Steiner family. Commitment to the customer, personalized service and innovation has sustained the company for 125 years. Additional company information can be found online at www.ameripride.com.

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