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Retano CatMan

 Modern retail is an art, and it hinges on accurate assortment category management. 

This solution is built for retailers aiming to outpace the market, empowering them with precise data, accurate predictions, and a well-crafted strategy.

Challenges Retano CatMan solves

Assortment Optimization Assortment Optimization

Data-driven category management enables the fine-tuning of assortments by leveraging sales and demand analysis. This ensures the avoidance of both overstocking and stockouts, maintaining optimal inventory levels on shelves.

Increased Profitability Increased Profitability

Optimizing the assortment structure translates directly into higher margins and reduced costs. With Retano CatMan, decisions stem from real data, not mere assumptions—paving the way for more precise, effective, and profitable choices.

Enhanced Customer Experience Enhanced Customer Experience

A custom-tailored assortment significantly boosts customer satisfaction and drives repeat purchases. Thanks to data analysis, retailers can genuinely grasp customers’ needs and offer products that perfectly align with their expectations.

Business Flexibility and Adaptability Business Flexibility and Adaptability

Automated category management makes businesses far more agile and robust in the face of market shifts. Consistently tracking category performance allows for swift, decisive adjustments when needed.

Waste Reduction Waste Reduction

Efficient inventory management significantly cuts down on excess stock and drastically minimizes losses from discarding expired or slow-moving products.

Clustering

  • Flexible store clustering by category, based on individual store properties.
  • Clustering driven by consumer demand patterns within specific categories and subcategories.
  • Seamless integration with Retano Shelf Space to enable store clustering based on category shelf space.

Assortment Rationalization and Planning

  • Analysis of adherence to category constraints during assortment planning.
  • ML model for item recommendation within the category for each store cluster.
  • Analysis of item effectiveness for category rationalization during assortment planning.
  • ML model for demand forecasting.
  • Construction of the target assortment based on sales forecasts.

Objectives, Strategies, and Effectiveness Analysis

  • Flexible system for configuring item, category, and subcategory properties.
  • Defining constraints within a cluster based on relevant category properties.
  • Defining the role and strategy of the category/subcategory within the business.
  • ML model for analyzing the actual role and strategy of a category.
  • Analytical reports on the effectiveness of categories and their associated items.

 Ready to see how Retano CatMan can save you time, streamline processes, and boost your business’s efficiency? Request a demo! 

Publications

Retano CRM & Loyalty shortlisted for Retail’s Big Show Europe Awards 2025

Retano Solutions has been named a finalist of Retail’s Big Show Europe Awards 2025 in the CRM system category. This recognition highlights Retano CRM & Loyalty as one of the most innovative solutions driving the future of customer engagement and personalization in European retail. Retano CRM & Loyalty empowers retailers to build meaningful, data-driven relationships… Read More »Retano CRM & Loyalty shortlisted for Retail’s Big Show Europe Awards 2025

REI advances with Retano Shelf Space Implementation

Training for REI employees is now nearing completion. Team members are already testing the system on their own — creating planograms, uploading master data, and exploring the full range of Shelf Space tools. This hands-on practice, supported by Retano’s technical specialists, allows employees to gain confidence and better understand how to apply the solution in real… Read More »REI advances with Retano Shelf Space Implementation

GeD Store and Retano CRM & Loyalty: Strengthening Market Presence, Growing Loyalty, and Unlocking New Opportunities

Loyalty in Action: Higher Basket Value and Revenue Growth The average transaction value of loyal customers is 45–50% higher compared to other clients. This has a direct impact on revenue growth and underscores the effectiveness of the loyalty program. Loyal customers not only make larger purchases but also return to GeD Store much more frequently,… Read More »GeD Store and Retano CRM & Loyalty: Strengthening Market Presence, Growing Loyalty, and Unlocking New Opportunities

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