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Cloud solution for managing retail spaces, product categories, planograms and shelf labels. Thanks to the smart automatic generating of planograms optimized according to sales based on user-defined templates it is possible to maintain the planograms in up-to-date state also in large sales networks with diverse stores without increasing demands on human resources. Quant is a integrated solution for Space Planning, Category Management, planograms, ranging, Shelf Labels and POS printing, communication with stores and In-store Marketing. Quant Cloud has all the advantages of cloud computing. Work from all over the world on the same projects as your colleagues and use the same database on different computers. No need to build complex infrastructures and overload your IT department. Our consultants are available to help you when you need it. We train your users and help with data integration so Quant can be live in less than 12 weeks.

In business for more than 55 years, Jesta I.S. is a global developer and provider of enterprise software solutions for retailers, e-tailers, wholesalers, and brand manufacturers specializing in apparel, footwear and hard goods. Jesta’s retail and supply chain suites are anchored by our master data foundation, which collects, manages and organizes your business data in a central repository to instantly unify your business and kickstart its digital transformation. The Vision Suite is a leading, organically engineered, cloud-based, end-to-end solution that unifies and optimizes back/front-end and supply chain operations from trade/product/demand management to merchandising ERP, Point of Sale and Order Management /Omnichannel. It eliminates the inefficiencies of disjointed applications, and provides real-time visibility of enterprise inventory, cross-channel orders, and AI-driven CRM data. It accommodates various brands, currencies, and languages.

SKU Science offers a quick and efficient solution for sales forecasting and performance tracking. Start your demand planning process in just two days! Designed by industry experts, it’s tailored for operations managers, S&OP managers, supply chain managers, and demand planners. Harness the power of 644 statistical combinations to create unique sales forecasts at any level. Customize your forecasting further with AI models trained on your specific dataset. Key performance indicators (KPIs) are automatically calculated and prioritized, ensuring your supply chain focuses on the most critical items for your business. Real-time operational dashboards update with every cycle, providing seamless activity tracking and enhanced decision-making. Thanks to its advanced features and user-friendly design, the platform is already trusted by numerous clients across industries such as manufacturing, food and beverage, healthcare, retail and e-commerce.

Smart, efficient, and anonymous People Counters & Analytics for the real world. Our solution allows for simple deployment, capture, and analysis of the number of people that enter a physical location. Optionally we also capture and report occupancy in real-time. We help Retailers, Libraries, Casinos, Universities, Places of worship, Office buildings, and other industries to analyze and take action on their people traffic trend. For Retailers, we offer a specialized package to measure Performance on Traffic, including Conversion Rate and Service Levels. Combining POS data and staff data is easy with our direct integrations. Our Retail Equation simulator allows users to run simulations to plan sales improvement. It is also extremely beneficial as a learning tool to understand the relationship between traffic, staffing, conversion rate, and good quality service.

Vibe Retail is a cloud-based, all-in-one retail point-of-sale (POS) and operations platform built exclusively for single-store and multi-location retailers. Unlike POS systems designed for restaurants or service businesses, Vibe Retail focuses only on retail, enabling workflows tailored to physical product sales. From a single mobile-friendly interface, retailers can manage inventory, sales, staff, customers, and suppliers across stores and warehouses in real time. Features include multi-location inventory tracking, warehouse visibility, stock transfers, product variants, serialized items, barcode printing, purchase orders, and supplier deliveries. Vibe Retail supports cards, cash, checks, gift cards, and EBT, along with retail workflows such as layaway, loyalty programs, deliveries, branded receipts, and mobile receipt printing. Integrations with Shopify and WooCommerce and 40+ real-time reports provide operational visibility and performance insights.

EazyStock is designed to remove the complexities of inventory planning and purchasing for wholesale distributors. EazyStock is a cloud-based software that is available for an affordable monthly subscription. Distributors gain access to a powerful and user-friendly system that easily connects to ERPs to provide improved demand forecasting and order purchasing recommendations. Extend your Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system easily with EazyStock to ensure you have optimized inventory levels, today and in the future.

Square POS is a simple and intuitive point-of-sale (POS) solution that delivers a robust set of tools for sales tracking, inventory, online payment processing, digital receipts, and analytics. Available for Android and iOS devices, Square POS provides a recording of transactions offline by storing data locally and then automatically syncing all information when their is an Internet connection. Additionally, Square POS enables users to seamlessly manage details, such as names, prices, and quantities and provides features such as a barcode scanner, discounts, credit card processing, gift cards, refunds, and more. Whether or not your business has a brick-and-mortar location, building a robust online presence can help you engage customers from a distance. Square’s online solutions work with any of the above point-of-sale systems, or you can use them on your own. We give you the tools to create thumb-stopping, compelling, and on-brand ads that perform.

MikMak, a SPINS company, provides real-time commerce intelligence and orchestration software to help brands grow in real-time. Operating in 100+ countries with 8,000+ media and retailer partners worldwide, the MikMak Platform empowers multichannel brands to quickly understand what is working, take immediate action, and plan and optimize for the future. Enable Commerce Everywhere with MikMak Commerce: Build seamless paths to checkout from any retailer across your entire media mix, leveraging AI for inventory accuracy Measure the Omnichannel Outcome with MikMak Insights: Proprietary AI synthesizes complex data into actionable recommendations, revealing retailer sales impact, consumer behavior, and more Plan and Optimize Future Outcomes with MikMak Aura: Connect full-funnel media spend to incremental retailer sales performance, providing real-time AI-powered intelligence to drive smarter, more profitable growth

Paladin is an all-in-one retail management platform built for independent hardware stores, lumber and building materials dealers, feed & seed retailers, pharmacies, and specialty retailers. Paladin combines point of sale, inventory management, e-commerce, mobile selling, and managed IT services in a single system. PaladinPOS™ helps retailers manage sales, inventory, pricing, purchasing, customer accounts, and day-to-day operations from one platform. PaladinGo™ extends selling beyond the counter with real-time mobile access to inventory, pricing, and customer information. PaladinShop™ provides a built-in online storefront that keeps inventory and pricing synchronized automatically. PaladinMSP™ delivers managed IT, security, updates, and network monitoring to reduce technology burdens. Serving independent retailers since 1980, Paladin is known for reliable systems, practical retail expertise, and industry-leading U.S.-based customer support.

Developed by COMBASE, KORONA POS offers innovative point of sale software with unique features built for retailers, ticketing and event operations, and quick-service restaurants and cafes. The subscription service includes automatic updates, 24/7 in-house customer support, and zero contracts, fees, or surcharges. With KORONA POS, businesses get an array of features to improve operations and increase efficiency and insight. Detailed reporting, inventory analysis, product performance, promotions, loyalty, employee management, vast integrations, multi-store management, online retail and ticketing, hardware options, and credit card processing options are just a handful of the point of sale features that make KORONA POS the fastest-growing POS solution in the U.S. Learn more by setting up a no-commitment free trial or scheduling a product demo. Your dedicated product specialist will walk you through each feature your business will use to succeed.