RICHMOND, CA – April 20, 2004 – QRS Corporation (Nasdaq: QRSI) today announced that Senior Technical Product Manager Melanie Ligons will speak at the 2004 Hardlines Technology Forum, sponsored by the American Hardware Manufacturers Association (AHMA), in Chicago on Monday, April 26, 2004, at 1:15 pm CT.

Ligons will discuss the range of options for global data synchronization – from basic to advanced, manual to automated, and inexpensive to substantial investments. The session will provide an overview of the pros and cons of each approach and will explore alternatives to meet the needs of rapidly growing, complex programs requiring sophisticated solutions.

• Event: 2004 Hardlines Technology Forum – Options for Data Synchronization Session
• Location: Sheraton Chicago Hotel and Towers in Chicago
• Day/Time: Monday, April 26, 2004, at 1:15 pm CT
• Presenter: Melanie Ligons, Senior Technical Product Manager, QRS Corporation

For more details about the conference, please visit http://www.ahma.org/conf/htf/index.html.

About QRS

QRS (Nasdaq: QRSI) is a technology company that serves the global retail trading community. We offer collaborative commerce solutions that drive a new standard for global brand execution. At QRS, we manage the flow of critical commerce information and leverage our retail technology expertise to address fundamental industry challenges such as global data synchronization, mandate compliance, transaction outsourcing and global trade management. QRS solutions help over 10,000* customers expand into new markets and channels, improve operational efficiency and differentiate their brand.

*Based on total, unique QRS corporate customers that purchased or licensed QRS products and services between January and December 2003.