Streetwear brand Stüssy enlists Relex Solutions to connect global merchandise and inventory planning
Stüssy is partnering with RELEX Solutions to connect forecasting, replenishment and merchandise financial planning across its global operations. RELEX will support the streetwear brand across stores, e-commerce and distribution centres (DCs).
Stüssy designs and markets men’s and women’s apparel and accessories, with products sold through its own stores as well as skate, surf, department and specialty retailers. The company operates a business spanning North America, Europe and Asia. As it grows its global operations, connecting demand, inventory and financial planning across channels have become increasingly important.
RELEX will support forecasting and replenishment alongside open to buy and merchandise financial planning. This will give teams better visibility into demand and lost sales, helping sharpen future buying decisions and improve sales and seasonal sell-through through stronger demand forecasting. Stüssy has selected Neos by Argon, a RELEX partner, to help bring the planning approach into operation across its network.
“Stüssy knows where it wants to take its planning organisation and has set a clear bar for what success looks like,” says Frank Lord, Chief Revenue Officer at RELEX Solutions. “Better visibility into customer demand will help the team make more informed buying decisions and plan with confidence and we’re excited to support them as they build for the next stage of growth.”
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