Introducing RELEX Live: Global retail summit
We’ve pulled together some of our favorite resources on the topics that presenters will engage with throughout the RELEX Live sessions on September 23.
Study examines how grocery supply chains survived the first wave of COVID-19
A study finds two goals for companies to survive COVID-19: maintaining high availability, and preventing a bullwhip effect where an initial demand spike triggers too much ordering and production.
Webinar recap – managing the shift to ecommerce
In our June webinar, our retail advisors discussed what retailers can do now to manage the growing ecommerce side of their business and how to prepare for the future.
Managing the shift to ecommerce
Our retail planning experts share insights and best practices on how to successfully manage the accelerated growth of online sales and set up adaptive ecommerce planning processes.
The retail impact: Lessons learned from the global health crisis
In this Industry Talk Webinar, our CEO Mikko Kärkkäinen shares market learnings on what we’ve observed and strategies on how to use that insight to better prepare for the future.
Are you ready for a return to in-store shopping?
While retailers may have temporarily shifted to focus on managing online sales, it’s time to get ready for the fresh opportunities that returning foot traffic will bring.
The new normal in ecommerce after COVID-19
Long-term implications of COVID-19 in ecommerce: Increased online sales, new partnerships and improved online fulfilment capabilities.
Study highlights four grocery businesses improving retail sustainability
Fresh items attract customers, yet grocers lose over 1,5 percent of revenue to food waste. Waste reduction is not just about sustainability, but it also contributes to a healthier balance sheet.
Make a difference: Cutting food waste and carbon footprint through optimized forecasting and replenishment
This study outlines how our four customers have led the charge toward environmentally responsible business practices while significantly improving both operations and cost-effectiveness.
RELEX’s retail trend predictions for 2020
We predicted what could be the retail trends for 2020: increased focus on sustainability, AI growing ubiquitous, turbulence in the retail landscape, and more.
2019: RELEX’s year in review
Our Michael reminisces the year 2019 with its unprecedented achievements, fun moments and new additions to our global RELEX family.
Study of American grocers uncovers opportunity in competitive market
RELEX and EnsembleIQ surveyed leading North American grocers to understand how they view today’s competitive grocery market.
Grocery retail report 2020
RELEX and EnsembleIQ surveyed leading North American grocers to understand how they view today’s grocery market and what key initiatives they are planning to improve their retail and supply chain planning operations.
AI needs to be more than just a bright, shiny object
Rather than shifting tasks to customers, AI is put to best use by automating repetitive tasks to free up retail personnel for higher-value and customer-centric work.
Recapture sales from digital players by improving out-of-stocks
Traditional retailers can recapture sales from digital players who have significantly lower service levels by ensuring great availability in stores.
CIOs’ learnings from implementing retail planning software
We sat down with three CIOs and asked them about their RELEX implementation projects. What advice would they give to companies starting a similar project?
Future-proof your technology strategy
Retailers are no longer interested in major system replacements. Instead, there's a trend toward implementing in parts rather than as a whole.
Grocery retail trends 2019
In grocery retail, the reality is that the change and the challenges aren’t going to stop anytime soon. If anything, the competition will just get tougher.
Technology innovation the central topic at NRF’s Retail’s Big Show 2019
The NRF Retail’s Big Show in New York is among the most important retail industry events of the year. Among the trendier topics this year was the rise of AI.
It’s in grocers’ best interest to address food waste now
Does corporate responsibility end with the spreadsheet, or do grocers have a second set of responsibilities – to the customers and the earth providing the goods?
State of the retail supply chain 2018
Our annual ‘State of the Retail Supply Chain’ report identifies several areas where we believe retailers could improve their operational efficiencies based on deficiencies they have highlighted.
Key themes in grocery retail – a recap of RELEX second grocery forum
Earlier in September, representatives from 15 of the biggest grocery retailers across Europe, gathered at RELEX's Grocery Forum to discuss the future of unified retail planning.
Study highlights opportunities for grocers to reduce food spoilage
We surveyed leading North American grocers and compiled the key results in a study titled 'Growing and Sustaining Competitive Advantage in Grocery Retail'.
Grocery retail report 2018
RELEX and Elastic Solutions surveyed leading North American grocers to understand how they view today’s grocery market and what key retail and supply chain planning initiatives they are undertaking to build and sustain a competitive advantage.