Lufkin, TX [June 30, 2020] – Brookshire Brothers, a regional grocer headquartered in Lufkin, Texas will implement the Itasca Retail’s Magic™ computer generated ordering and industry-standard DSD receiving solution in all 116 of its Brookshire Brothers, Brookshire Brothers Express, David’s … [Read more...] about Brookshire Brothers Selects Itasca Retail to Optimize Inventory
Big Y Taps Itasca Retail for Inventory Management
Big Y World Class Markets plans to implement the Itasca Magic™ computer generated ordering and inventory optimization solution over the next 12 months.Itasca Retail’s Magic™ software uses historical sales data and current shelf and selling conditions to calculate the exact right order amounts for … [Read more...] about Big Y Taps Itasca Retail for Inventory Management
Taking Stock of Stockouts
John Springer of Winsight Grocery Business discusses idiosyncrasies with supply chain experts. Stock-outs are pervasive in the industry and have been for some time. There are solutions, and Itasca's is the MOST proactive.By John Springer on May 26, … [Read more...] about Taking Stock of Stockouts
Superior Grocer's Next to Choose Itasca for CGO
SANTA FE SPRINGS, CA [February 19, 2020] – Superior Grocers will implement the Itasca Magic™ Computer Generated Ordering and Inventory Optimization solution. The 46-store chain will also license Itasca’s DSD Receiving™ solution.Itasca Retail’s Magic™ software uses historical sales data and current … [Read more...] about Superior Grocer's Next to Choose Itasca for CGO
Combating OOS: CGO vs. Robot Detectives
Progressive Grocer magazine reviewed some exciting technology on display at this year’s NRF focused on solving out-of-stocks once and for all. In a feature article this month, writer Abby Kleckler highlighted several solutions for detection, including shelf-scanning robots. Her article argues that … [Read more...] about Combating OOS: CGO vs. Robot Detectives
Itasca Proudly Announces Weis Markets CGO Choice
SUNBURY, PA [January 21, 2020] – Weis Markets, Inc. has selected the Itasca Magic™ Computer Generated Ordering (CGO) and DSD Receiving solutions to replace existing legacy software for its retail locations, including more than 170 stores that offer its Weis 2 Go Online pickup and delivery … [Read more...] about Itasca Proudly Announces Weis Markets CGO Choice
Humans Matter
A chain of 100 supermarkets executes 3.8 million discrete ordering decisions per night. That’s 1.4 BILLION reordering decisions per year (how exhausting!). Can your hard-working store personnel succeed at this with their existing tools? What are the costs of even a small percentage of misses or … [Read more...] about Humans Matter
Itasca Taps Industry Veteran to Lead Implementation Practice
DES MOINES, IA – Itasca Retail proudly announces a significant enhancement to its implementation consultancy with the addition of true grocery veteran Frank Urbaniak to its leadership team as Vice President of Customer Success and Professional Services. Those familiar with the grocery industry might … [Read more...] about Itasca Taps Industry Veteran to Lead Implementation Practice