Ackroo Expands its Local Merchant Footprint into Southwestern Ontario

OTTAWA, Feb. 8, 2013 /CNW/ - Ackroo Inc. (TSX-V: AKR), a loyalty and rewards technology provider, announced the expansion of their customer base into Southwestern Ontario with the addition of 25 new local merchant locations.

Ackroo's web-based loyalty and rewards software platform enables small- to medium-sized merchants to launch their own gift card and loyalty program, allowing them to compete with their bigger retail competitors' programs at a fraction of the cost.

"One of our stated objectives is to increase the footprint of our client base into new markets," said Steve Levely, vice president of sales at Ackroo, "The response to our program by local merchants in Southwestern Ontario has been strong with many merchants eager to implement an affordable turn-key gift card and loyalty solution to help drive consumer engagement and retention."

About Ackroo

Ackroo enables small to medium sized businesses, independent merchants and business networks to increase profitability and build long-term customer relationships through customized loyalty and rewards programs. Their web-based solutions provide the power of a massively scalable software platform in a lightweight online tool that works with existing point-of-sale equipment, making it easy and affordable for businesses of any size to design and launch their own five-star loyalty program.Ackroo is headquartered in Ottawa, Canada. For more information, visit: www.ackroo.com.

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SOURCE: Ackroo Inc.

John Chapman
Chief Financial Officer | Ackroo
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Jennifer Nelson
Vice President, Marketing | Ackroo
Tel: 613‐599‐2396 x705
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