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CDS Superstores, owner of The Range, wilko, Homebase and Bathstore, has partnered with Relex Solutions to deliver forecasting and replenishment across its store and distribution network through an AI-platform.
This move aims to further strengthen its product availability and operational efficiency as the group plans to scale and transition to a regionalised distribution model.
The AI-driven RELEX platform will provide CDS with enhanced visibility across both stores and distribution centres as it looks to grow, enabling more accurate demand forecasting and replenishment planning. The system will forecast demand at individual store level, factoring in local trends and patterns, and align these insights with distribution centre and supplier planning to ensure stock is positioned efficiently across the network.
The technology is expected to support CDS’s evolving regional distribution strategy, giving the retailer greater agility and control as it expands its store base and distribution capacity.
Relex said that by replacing manual processes with AI-driven forecasting and replenishment, CDS will be able to “streamline planning activities, improve efficiency across its distribution network and enable more responsive decision-making aligned to regional demand patterns”.
CDS currently 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.
Alex Simpkin, CEO of CDS Superstores, said: “As we continue to grow, investing in technology that strengthens our supply chain is essential. 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.”
Emre Sener, founder and CEO, Demandtex, said: “We are proud to support CDS with our UK team and look forward to a swift and successful implementation. Our focus is on delivering rapid time to value as CDS continues to strengthen and scale its operating model.”
Jason Berry, SVP EMEA, Relex Solutions, added: “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.”
