City of Greensboro ABC Board to Optimize Store Space Planning with RELEX Solutions

North Carolina ABC retailer selects RELEX to enhance merchandising efficiency and customer experience across 17 stores

The City of Greensboro Alcohol Beverage Control (ABC) Board, which manages the sale and regulation of distilled spirits across Greensboro, North Carolina, has selected RELEX Solutions to implement AI-driven space planning capabilities across its 17 ABC stores. The initiative will enable Greensboro ABC to improve product placement, tailor assortments to local demand, and streamline merchandising processes.

Alcohol retailers like the City of Greensboro ABC Board face unique challenges in optimizing store layouts due to the wide variety of SKUs, fluctuating demand patterns, and the need to comply with strict regulations while delivering an exceptional customer experience. Without effective space planning, retailers risk inefficient use of store space, inconsistent category flows, and missed opportunities to align assortments with local preferences.

RELEX’s AI-powered space planning solution addresses these challenges by analyzing large volumes of data, including sales trends, customer preferences, and store-specific demand patterns. The platform generates data-driven recommendations for floor plans and planograms, ensuring the right products are in the right stores at the right time. By applying advanced analytics and automation, Greensboro ABC can streamline merchandising processes, improve product visibility, and enhance customer satisfaction, all while maximizing sales per square foot across their 17 stores.

“We needed a solution that could adapt to the unique and changing demand patterns across our stores,” said Niegel Sullivan, General Manager at the City of Greensboro ABC Board. “RELEX gives us the flexibility to tailor assortments and layouts store by store, improve ordering and merchandising efficiency, and ultimately provide better service to our customers.”

“We are excited to welcome the City of Greensboro ABC Board to our growing family of food and beverage retailers,” said Doug Iverson, SVP, North America, RELEX Solutions. “With AI-driven space planning, Greensboro ABC will gain smarter, faster insights that help them deliver a differentiated shopping experience in every store while supporting their continued growth and expansion.”