RELEX expands Lowe’s tie up with focus on inventory replenishment and allocation

RELEX Solutions is extending its relationship with Lowe’s Companies and Accenture to unify Lowe’s inventory replenishment and allocation platform.

The partnership, featuring RELEX’s AI driven technology and Lowe’s proprietary supply chain technology, aims to enhance efficiency, improve inventory availability, and drive productivity across Lowe’s stores, merchandising, and supply chain operations.

Building on RELEX’s support of Lowe’s seasonal businesses through its allocation platform, this latest initiative will see Lowe’s expand its use of the company’s AI powered replenishment capabilities across its full assortment of products and nationwide network of stores and distribution centres. Additionally, Lowe’s is partnering with Accenture to provide support for integrating RELEX across its supply chain.

“Expanding our use of RELEX accelerates Lowe’s transformation toward a fully integrated, AI driven inventory platform,” says Margi Vagell, Lowe’s Executive Vice President, Supply Chain. “By partnering with RELEX and Accenture, we will equip our teams with enhanced tools that help us respond more quickly to customer demand, improve product availability and deliver a better experience for our DIY and Pro customers.” 

“Lowe’s expansion of RELEX is a strong example of how leading retailers are reimagining supply chains as engines for growth,” says Keith Adams, Senior Vice President for North America at RELEX Solutions. “We are proud to support replenishment at scale, giving Lowe’s the confidence and flexibility to execute on its Total Home strategy. We look forward to delivering measurable value together.” 

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.