CDS Superstores taps RELEX technology for forecasting and replenishment push across stores

CDS Superstores (The Range, wilko, Homebase and Bathstore), a home, leisure and garden retailer, has selected RELEX Solutions to deliver forecasting and replenishment across its store and distribution network.

CDS operates more than 285 stores across the UK and Republic of Ireland, managing approximately 65,000 SKUs across 16 departments including homeware, furniture, DIY, cleaning and garden supplies.

It says that RELEX’s AI driven platform will provide enhanced visibility across stores and distribution centres, enabling more accurate demand forecasting and replenishment planning.

The system forecasts demand at store level, incorporating localised patterns and trends, and aligns this with distribution centre and supplier planning to ensure stock is positioned efficiently across the network. The move supports CDS’s evolving regional distribution model, with the aim of providing greater agility and control as the business expands its store footprint and distribution capacity.

“As we continue to grow, investing in technology that strengthens our supply chain is essential,” says Alex Simpkin, CEO, CDS Superstores. “RELEX gives us enhanced visibility and smarter forecasting across our network, helping us ensure the right products are available for our customers at the right time. This is an important step in building the operational resilience and scalability required to support our long-term growth ambitions.”

Jason Berry, SVP EMEA, RELEX Solutions, says: “It is exciting to support CDS as they evolve their operating model. Our platform is designed to help retailers manage complexity at scale, and we look forward to delivering measurable value as CDS continues its growth journey.”

2026 RTIH Innovation Awards

Supply chain technology will be a key focus area at the 2026 RTIH Innovation Awards.

The awards are now open for entries and celebrate global retail technology innovation in a fast moving omnichannel world.

Our winners will be revealed at the 2026 RTIH Innovation Awards Ceremony, taking place at The HAC in Central London on Wednesday, 4th November.

Check out our 2025 winners here.

Our 2025 hall of fame entrants were revealed during a sold out event which took place at The HAC on 16th October and consisted of a drinks reception, three course meal, and awards ceremony presided over by award winning comedian, actress and writer Tiff Stevenson.

In his welcome speech, Scott Thompson, Founder and Editor, RTIH, said: “This is the awards’ fifth year as a physical event. We started off with just 30 people at the South Place Hotel not far from here, then moved to London Bridge Hotel, then The Barbican, and last year RIBA’s HQ in the West End.”

“But I’m conscious of the fact that, to quote the legend that is Taylor Swift, You’re only as hot as your last hit, baby. So, this year we’ve moved to our biggest venue yet, and also pulled in our largest number of entries to date and broken attendance records.”

He added: “This year’s submissions have without doubt been our best yet. To quote one of the judges: The examples of innovative developments across both traditional and digital retail spaces were truly remarkable.”

Congratulations to our winners, and a big thank you to our sponsors, judging panel, the legend that is Tiff Stevenson, and all those who attended our 2025 gathering.