Best Buy Canada taps RELEX Solutions tech for forecasting and replenishment push across stores and DCs
Best Buy Canada has selected RELEX Solutions to optimise forecasting and replenishment across its retail network. It says it will deploy the company’s tech to improve inventory visibility, automate planning processes, and support omnichannel operations across stores and distribution centres.
Headquartered in Vancouver, British Columbia, Best Buy Canada operates more than 300 stores supported by two DCs and manages approximately 2.1 million SKUs.
It was looking for a solution to improve alignment between inventory and customer demand that would support driving greater efficiency across its network. RELEX’s ability to incorporate supply chain constraints into replenishment planning, optimise inventory across channels, support large scale retail operations, and automate key planning processes aligned closely with its goals.
“Accurate planning is essential to meeting customer expectations in a competitive consumer electronics market,” says Christian Trudel, VP Inventory & Merchandising Operations at Best Buy Canada. “RELEX gives us the tools to improve planning efficiency that supports delivering a better experience for our customers across Canada.”
“As retail operations become increasingly connected across stores, distribution centres, and digital channels, planning teams need tools that help them respond quickly and confidently,” says Greg Westrick, Vice President at RELEX Solutions. “The ability to automate routine planning activities while maintaining visibility across the network can have a meaningful impact on both operational efficiency and customer experience. We’re proud to support Best Buy Canada as they continue building a stronger foundation for planning and execution.”
2026 RTIH Innovation Awards
Forecasting and replenishment 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.
