CADS StoreSpace solution helps US supermarket chain Rouses improve productivity and increase sales

Retail space planning specialist CADS has helped US grocery retailer Rouses Market improve its efficiency, communication and profitability with StoreSpace software.

Before adopting StoreSpace, family owned Rouses used Excel spreadsheets and email threads for macro space planning, planogram management and inventory tracking.

It is now benefitting from a more streamlined space planning process with access to vital performance insights, an intuitive planning environment and more.

“StoreSpace has delivered excellent results for Rouses. By leveraging the software’s advanced features, not only has Rouses’ store planning process been transformed, but its in-store operations have been optimised and overall performance improved too,” says Richard Burford, Customer Success Specialist at CADS.

The platform was integrated with Rouses’ AutoCAD floor plans and NielsenIQ planograms, providing the retail space planning team with a centralised, comprehensive solution for efficiently managing and maintaining accurate store plans.

Alongside improving efficiency at head office, StoreSpace has boosted productivity in-store too. Its easy to access portal allows Rouses’ in-store personnel to access correct planograms, leading to greater in-store compliance and time savings.

“StoreSpace’s invaluable information has empowered us to enhance our agility, efficiency, and responsiveness. As a testament to its impact, we are planning 20 comprehensive store resets next year which will position us as superior operators and merchants” says Marty Thompson, Director of Space Management at Rouses.

As well as boosting efficiency, StoreSpace has also enhanced Rouses’ collaboration and communication. The retailer’s teams and vendor partners can now share information and feedback much more easily.

Plus, it has enabled Rouses to identify distribution voids and address implementation delays and availability issues, helping them minimise lost sales and make changes to boost profitability.

“We have a genuine partnership with Rouses which has delivered exceptional results. And, our ongoing customer success sessions will help Rouses harness StoreSpace®’s full potential to sustain their success, discover innovative planning solutions - and give them even more of a competitive edge,” says Burford.

2023 RTIH INNOVATION AWARDS

The fifth edition of the RTIH Innovation Awards is now open for entries.

The awards celebrate global tech innovation in a fast moving omnichannel world and include a Bricks and Mortar category, sponsored by CADS.

Deadline for 2023 submissions is Friday, 3rd November, with winners being revealed at an event at the Barbican Centre in central London on Wednesday, 29th November.

Entries are free and you can submit in multiple categories.

The Bricks and Mortar Innovation award will go to a retailer enabling physical spaces to thrive via innovative technology, even as online shopping continues to grow. 

We’re looking for examples of reducing friction in the customer journey, offering improved experiences, and blurring the lines between channels.

Download an entry form here.

For all entry related queries, email: scott.thompson@retailtechinnovationhub.com