Assortment | Blog

3 min read | By Ed Betts, General Manager – Retail Lead Europe at Retail Express Grocery price inflation has hit a record high, resulting in the prediction that households will face an extra £788 on their annual shopping bill[1]. Worried customers have already made adjustments to shopping patterns and cut back on spending. For retail businesses, the financial squeeze caused by product and supply chain pressures …

AI (Artificial Intelligence) | Data Sheets

Algorithmic retailing enables retailers to gain actionable insights from vast amounts of data, make informed decisions, and adapt quickly to changing market conditions, thereby gaining a competitive edge in the retail industry.

Media Planning | Data Sheets

AI (Artificial Intelligence) | Blog

3 min read | Barry Grange CEO, Retail Express 2022 was a difficult year. Though sales percentages were up almost across the board in the grocery sector, retailers spent the year battling rampant inflation, frequent supplier price increases, rising energy costs, and numerous other economic challenges. Customers felt the pinch deeply, meaning retailers were forced to fight, wherever possible, to prevent passing on additional costs. Sadly, the …

News | Blog

24th January 2023 | 3 min read Barry Grange CEO, Retail Express 2022 was a year to remember. For most retailers, however, it was not a year to savour or celebrate. 2022 will be remembered for the war in Ukraine, leading to food supply shortages and major increases in energy costs. COVID-19 heavily impacted economic performance throughout 2022 and will continue to lead to supply chain issues …

AI (Artificial Intelligence) | White Papers

AI (Artificial Intelligence) | White Papers

Analytics | Data Sheets

Retail Express removes the major pain points from end-to-end merchandising by providing a single collaborative solution for all stakeholders; sharing processes, common data, workflow, analytics, automation, planning and execution tools to deliver better outcomes; improving go-to-market plans and their implementation; using predictive analytics driven by our world-class AI Machine Learning technology.

AI (Artificial Intelligence) | Data Sheets

AI (Artificial Intelligence) | Data Sheets

Understanding the varying demand patterns caused by price, promotional and advertising effects is where the Retail Express forecasting platform excels and is crucial to accurately forecasting future demand. Learn how our solution tracks changes in demand from regular prices, promotions, ads, displays etc. and can accurately forecast the effects of those changes.

AI (Artificial Intelligence) | Data Sheets

Find out how you could transform the interaction between your Traders/Buyers and Suppliers to drive increased supplier funding and better offers whilst dramatically improving the collection of funds, reducing the cost and timescale of collection.

Assortment | Data Sheets

News | Press Release

3rd December 2022 | 1 min read Retail Express was recognised among a shortlist of vendors in the 2022 report. December 2022 – Retail Express, a leading provider of merchandising solutions, today announced that it has been identified as a Sample Vendor in the Gartner Market Guide for Retail Assortment Management Applications: Long Life Cycle Products – December 2022. “Our sole focus for seven years has been on …

AI (Artificial Intelligence) | Blog

3 min read | Ed Betts, General Manager Retail Lead Europe, Retail Express Worldwide activity surrounding Black Friday has never been stronger. Over 53% of US consumers plan to make a purchase[1] while UK consumers are expected to spend £8.71 billion[2] over the 2022 Black Friday weekend. It’s an event which represents a huge opportunity to drive up customer numbers and generate sales. But first must come …

AI (Artificial Intelligence) | Opinion Piece

21st November 2022 | 2 min read By Edward Betts, European General Manager, Retail Express The deepening cost-of-living crisis with soaring inflation rates and energy bills, and as a result, a more cautious customer, has put significant pressure on the retail industry. Retailers are now having to work harder and think smarter to create stand-out promotions through closer collaboration with suppliers. This relationship is a fundamental part …

AI (Artificial Intelligence) | In the news

1st November 2022 | 5 min read Ed Betts, General Manager Retail Lead Europe at Retail Express, considers the potential for data-driven planning to help turn a bottom-line disaster into a profitable positive.  Worldwide activity surrounding Black Friday has never been stronger. In the US, over 53% of consumers plan to make a purchase on Black Friday[1]; in the UK consumers are expected to spend £8.71 billion[2] …

AI (Artificial Intelligence) | Press Release

31st October 2022 | 3 min read A new whitepaper from Retail Express examines the role of real-time operationally collaborative merchandising to streamline operations, strengthen supplier relationships and boost profits. Retail Express, a leading UK-based provider of intelligent merchandising solutions and services for retail, has launched a new whitepaper to help retailers operate smarter as they plan for 2023. As recent economic events force the merchandising team …

AI (Artificial Intelligence) | In the news

16th September 2022 | 5 min read Retail Express’ UKI General Manager, Ed Betts, explains how AI-driven retail management can help retailers navigate the busiest shopping period in a year of unprecedented challenges. 16 September marks the 100-day countdown to Christmas, also known as the Golden Quarter; the busiest period in the retail calendar. The Golden Quarter can be a difficult time for retail businesses, but this …

AI (Artificial Intelligence) | Opinion Piece

14 September 2022 | 3 min read By Ed Betts, UKI General manager 16 September marks the 100-day countdown to Christmas, also known as the Golden Quarter; the busiest period in the retail calendar. The Golden Quarter can be a difficult time for retail businesses, but this year presents a real challenge. The cost-of-living crisis, disruption to supply chains, the effect on global trade and freight costs …

AI (Artificial Intelligence) | In the news

7th August 2022 | 4 min read Retail Express’ CEO, Barry Grange, considers the benefits of algorithmic retailing technology to help retailers cement better supplier relationships in today’s competitive marketplace.  Retail success comes from an ability to delight customers, operate with excellence and effectively leverage financial incentives to drive and maintain footfall. Yet the deepening cost-of-living crisis with soaring inflation rates, rocketing energy bills, and as a …

News | Press Release

28th July 2022 | 1 min read Retail Express listed as a Sample Vendor in the Gartner Market Guide for Retail Unified Price, Promotion and Markdown Optimisation Applications — Long Life Cycle – July 2022 Retail Express was recognised among a shortlist of vendors in the 2022 report. July 2022 – Retail Express, a leading provider of merchandising solutions, today announced that it has been identified as …