Retail Execution Software for South Africa
Specialized retail execution and merchandising software for FMCG brands. Ensure planogram compliance, track promotions, and optimize in-store performance.
Retail Execution Features
- AI-Powered Planogram Compliance
- Visual Shelf Audit Management
- Promotion Execution Tracking
- Real-Time Store Performance Analytics
Retail Channels We Support
Comprehensive coverage across all major South African retail channels
Supermarket Chains
Major supermarket chains and grocery retailers
Independent Retailers
Spaza shops, convenience stores, and independent grocers
Pharmacy Chains
Major pharmacy chains and independent pharmacies
Hardware Stores
Hardware retailers and building supply stores
Liquor Stores
Bottle stores, wine shops, and liquor retailers
Petrol Station Shops
Convenience stores and forecourt retail outlets
Retail Execution Capabilities
Advanced tools for retail execution, merchandising, and in-store performance optimization
Planogram Compliance
Visual shelf audits with image recognition and compliance scoring against planograms
Shelf Audit Management
Comprehensive shelf audits capturing product placement, pricing, and availability
Store Visit Planning
Optimize retail rep routes and store visit frequencies based on priority and performance
Promotion Execution
Track promotional campaigns, display compliance, and in-store marketing materials
Retail Analytics Dashboard
Real-time insights into store performance, share of shelf, and competitor analysis
Trade Marketing Tools
Manage trade spend, promotional activities, and retailer relationship programs
Retail Execution Challenges We Solve
Addressing the unique challenges of retail execution and in-store merchandising
Challenge: Planogram Compliance Monitoring
Our Solution:
AI-powered image recognition for automated planogram compliance checking
Challenge: Multiple Store Chain Management
Our Solution:
Unified platform managing multiple retail chains with chain-specific workflows
Challenge: Real-Time Store Performance
Our Solution:
Live dashboard showing store performance metrics and compliance scores
Challenge: Promotion Execution Tracking
Our Solution:
Photo verification and geo-located confirmation of promotional displays
South African Retail Execution Market
The SA retail sector generates R1.2 trillion annually across 450,000+ outlets, with approximately 8,500 merchandising representatives managing in-store execution for FMCG brands and retail chains.
Retail Market Scale
Chain vs Independent
Provincial Breakdown
Major SA Retail Chains & Distribution Networks
Shoprite Holdings
3,000+ stores across SA including Shoprite, Checkers, Usave, and LiquorShop formats. Dominant in LSM 4-8 markets.
Pick n Pay Group
1,900+ stores including Pick n Pay, Boxer, and TM formats. Strong presence in metropolitan areas.
SPAR Group
2,800+ stores including SPAR, SUPERSPAR, KWIKSPAR, and TOPS formats. Franchise-based model.
Woolworths Holdings
1,400+ stores including Woolworths Food and Country Road. Premium positioning in food retail.
Regulatory Environment & Compliance
Consumer Protection Act (CPA)
Comprehensive consumer rights protection affecting pricing, promotions, and in-store communications.
- • Price transparency and display requirements
- • Promotional terms and conditions clarity
- • Product information accuracy standards
- • Consumer complaint handling procedures
Competition Commission Guidelines
Anti-competitive practices prevention in retail execution and trade marketing activities.
- • Fair trading practice compliance
- • Supplier-retailer relationship protocols
- • Market dominance abuse prevention
- • Price fixing and collusion monitoring
B-BBEE & Transformation Requirements
Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment compliance for supplier and retail partner relationships.
- • Supplier diversity scorecards
- • Transformation target tracking
- • Skills development compliance
- • Enterprise development reporting
Retail Execution Performance Metrics
Average compliance across major chains
Optimal store visit frequency achievement
Successful campaign implementation
Average client improvement
Retail Execution Best Practices
Multi-Format Strategy
Adapt execution strategies for different retail formats - from hypermarkets to spaza shops - with format-specific planograms and promotional approaches.
Technology Integration
Leverage AI-powered image recognition for shelf audits, GPS tracking for route optimization, and real-time data synchronization.
Relationship Management
Build strong partnerships with store managers and regional buyers through consistent communication and value-added services.
Data-Driven Insights
Utilize comprehensive analytics to identify trends, optimize shelf space allocation, and predict promotional performance.
Success Stories & Use Cases
FMCG Brand Manufacturer
Leading personal care brand improved planogram compliance by 45% across 8,500 outlets in 6 months using AI-powered shelf audits.
Regional Retail Chain
500-store retail chain optimized merchandising operations, reducing audit time by 60% while improving promotional execution rates.
Independent Store Network
Spaza shop network of 2,000+ outlets implemented standardized execution processes, improving supplier relationships and inventory turnover.
Implementation Support
Comprehensive training programs, change management support, and ongoing optimization ensure successful deployment across diverse retail environments.
- • Multi-language training materials (English, Afrikaans, isiZulu, isiXhosa)
- • Regional implementation specialists
- • 24/7 technical support and troubleshooting
- • Quarterly business reviews and optimization sessions
Transform Your Retail Execution Strategy
Join leading FMCG brands across South Africa who rely on our retail execution software for improved planogram compliance and in-store performance.