Wawa Selects RELEX Solutions to Boost Forecasting and Replenishment Effectiveness 

Popular U.S-based convenience and fuel retailer to implement RELEX across all 1,100 stores 

RELEX Solutions, a provider of unified supply chain and retail planning solutions, today announced that Wawa, a leading U.S. convenience retail chain, has selected RELEX to deploy machine learning-based forecasting and replenishment capabilities across all 1,100 stores.  

Wawa is known for their large selection of fresh food offerings, including built-to-order hoagies, a large variety of coffee and hand-crafted beverages. RELEX will provide a scalable forecasting and replenishment system for Wawa to help support their growth, automate manual processes, and reduce spoilage. 

“We are impressed with RELEX’s reputation in the convenience store and retail industry and their deep understanding of its complexities,” said Nelson Griffin, Chief Supply Chain Officer, Wawa, Inc. “Their forecasting and replenishment solution will help us maintain our high standards of product availability and freshness, ensuring we continue to exceed our customers’ expectations as we grow.” 

RELEX has a strong presence in the convenience store industry, understanding the unique challenges associated with small store footprints, high product turnover, and the need for precise inventory management. The RELEX forecasting and replenishment capabilities support fresh food optimization, which is crucial for convenience stores offering a range of fresh options.  

“We are thrilled to welcome Wawa to the RELEX family,” said Frank Lord, Chief Revenue Officer at RELEX. “Wawa’s commitment to delivering an exceptional customer experience aligns perfectly with our culture and our capabilities. This partnership will leverage our joint expertise in convenience stores to yield measurable near-term results.”