Retail247

09/10/2025

When product data runs wild, so do the problems.

Retailers juggling multiple brands, regions, and teams know how fast things can spiral. Inaccurate product data slows launches, confuses customers, and costs time you don’t have.

That’s why governance matters.

Origin, the PIM + PLM from Retail247, gives retailers centralised ownership of product data, enforcing accuracy while enabling speed.

If you’re scaling fast or cleaning up inherited messes, it’s time to rethink governance.

🔗 Read more: www.r247origin.com/product-governance-with-pim-how-origin-can-help/

07/10/2025

When order volume rises, manual processes become bottlenecks. Teams scramble, errors slip through, and fulfilment slows down. Automation doesn’t just improve speed - it improves accuracy and customer confidence. If you’re still relying on manual order handling, you’re building friction into your business model.

Read more here: www.r247archean.com/manual-order-management-why-manual-order-handling-is-holding-you-back/

02/09/2025

Launch Faster, Trade Smarter 👇

Product set up shouldn't be something that slows you down.

With Origin, our PIM + PLM platform, retailers can go from product creation to multichannel launch without the usual bottlenecks. No chasing data, no last minute spreadsheet fixes, no duplicated effort.

Here's how we help you move faster:
✅ Centralised product creation - set up once, use everywhere with consistent data across all channels.
✅ Built-in validation and workflows - avoid errors before they happen with configured rules and clear data checks.
✅ Channel-ready from day one - data is automatically mapped and formatted for each partner, making onboarding seamless.
✅ Pricing changes in minutes, not days - update, approve and deploy all within Origin.

Whether you're scaling quickly or just tired of missing opportunities, Origin clears the path from planning to selling. To learn more, click here: https://r247origin.com/how-to-launch-products-faster-with-pim/

22/08/2025

Archean isn’t just another dashboard, it’s the heartbeat of retail operations. Get real-time visibility of what’s on the shelf, what’s in transit, and what needs replenishing.

📍 Store and DC stock in one view
⚙️ Integrated with your existing tech
📈 Built to scale with your growth

Learn how Archean keeps retail moving here > https://r247archean.com/

21/08/2025

Earlier this year, Martin Schofield was joined by our client Neil Sansom, CEO of SGS Engineering UK Ltd on our podcast sofa.

Along with Brad Houldsworth, they discussed SGS's digital/tech strategy and how great supplier partnerships are the key to success.

You can watch the full episode (with subtitles) here 👉 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FpYJxVBXxw0

To learn more specifically about SGS's journey with our PIM solution, Origin, click here 👉 https://retail247.com/client-case-studies/sgs-case-study/

19/08/2025

What happens when stores have the inventory tools they actually need?

Less time is spent in the stock room, shop floor teams make better decisions and customers get a better experience.

Here’s how Archean helps in-store teams every day:
🛒 Faster, more accurate replenishment
⏱ Less time spent checking stock
🧾 Confidence at the till
📉 Reduced stock loss

Archean is built for the people on the ground so they can deliver great service without being held back by outdated systems and manual processes.

To learn more, watch our Archean case study video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VAHmk2VH034

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Central to any retailer’s operation is the visibility and control of stock. The retail industry demands a real-time and accurate view of stock in all locatio...

14/08/2025

Not all PIMs are built the same. So which features really matter?

When you’re choosing a Product Information Management (PIM) platform, the feature list can feel endless. But more features doesn't always equal better outcomes.

What does matter?

📌 A centralised source of truth
📌 Smart syndication to all your sales channels
📌 Integration flexibility - not tech silos

We’ve pulled together a practical checklist to help you cut through the noise and choose a PIM that fits your business. Read the full post here: https://r247origin.com/pim-features-checklist-what-really-matters/

13/08/2025

Launch Faster, Trade Smarter 👇

Product set up shouldn't be something that slows you down.

With Origin, our PIM + PLM platform, retailers can go from product creation to multichannel launch without the usual bottlenecks. No chasing data, no last minute spreadsheet fixes, no duplicated effort.

Here's how we help you move faster:

✅ Centralised product creation - set up once, use everywhere with consistent data across all channels.
✅ Built-in validation and workflows - avoid errors before they happen with configured rules and clear data checks.
✅ Channel-ready from day one - data is automatically mapped and formatted for each partner, making onboarding seamless.
✅ Pricing changes in minutes, not days - update, approve and deploy all within Origin.

Whether you're scaling quickly or just tired of missing opportunities, Origin clears the path from planning to selling. To learn more, read our Origin booklet: https://r247origin.com/

06/08/2025

Retailers are under pressure to “do something with AI.” But the truth is, many aren’t ready - not because of ambition, but because of infrastructure.

Before you automate replenishment or deploy predictive pricing, you need structured, accurate and real-time data. Without it, AI becomes another buzzword that doesn’t deliver.

That’s where Retail247 comes in.

💻 Origin gets your product data in order. It’s clean, centralised, and validated at the source.
💻 Archean delivers live stock visibility across every location, both in-store and online.
💻 Together, they form the foundation any serious AI use case needs.

If you want AI to work in retail, give it something reliable to work with. No model, no matter how advanced, can compensate for poor inputs.

Get in touch to learn more - email [email protected]

04/08/2025

A missed delivery isn't just a logistics problem, it's a broken promise to your customer. When fulfilment is reactive, customer experience suffers. Last minute substitutions, manual rerouting and stock errors aren't just operational headaches; they erode trust.

Archean.OMS changes that.

It gives retailers the confidence to fulfil every order with accuracy, control and visibility - every single time. Here's what predictable fulfilment looks like:

📦 Order Confidence - customers get exactly what they ordered, from the most logical location, delivered as promised
📦 Reduced Help Centre Volume - with real-time order visibility, there's less chasing, fewer complains and better support experiences
📦 First Time Accuracy at Scale - fulfilment logic adapts to stock levels, delivery options and store capacity - no guesswork, no last minute scrambles

Archean.OMS turns operational reliability into a CX advantage, replacing friction with flow, and chaos with calm.

To learn more, click the following link: https://retail247.com/technology-solutions/archean-oms/

29/07/2025

Before moving to Origin (our PIM + PLM platform), many of our clients were wrestling with the same set of challenges. Not because their teams weren't capable, but because their systems weren't.

Here are the most common pain points we see:

👉 Spreadsheets as systems
When product data lives in shared drives, accuracy and consistency suffer - and every update becomes a manual risk.

👉 Delayed launches
Missing data, misaligned imagery or pricing gaps often mean missed deadlines and longer time-to-market.

👉 Channel chaos
Each retailer or marketplace demands a slightly different data format, adding manual workload to every new partnership.

👉 Disconnected processes
Teams duplicating effort with no single version of the truth.

Origin replaces this complexity with clarity. It centralises every piece of product data, enriches it, validates it, and gets it where it needs to go in a faster, cleaner way.

For modern retail, it's one less thing to worry about and one more thing working exactly as it should. For more information about Origin, click here: https://r247origin.com/

21/07/2025

Moving stock through a retail network shouldn't feel like a guessing game. With Archean from Retail247, it doesn't.

Archean (our stock management system) provides a real-time, accurate view of stock across every location - from distribution centre to shop floor, and puts that visibility in the hands of the people who need it.

Here's what that means in practice:
✅ Inbound processing made simple
✅ No more excess stock
✅ Fewer store calls to head office
✅ Faster fulfilment from the right location

From DC to store, Archean removes the blind spots that slow retailers down, replacing workarounds with clarity, speed and control.

Learn more: https://r247archean.com/