OVERVEW ARC Retail provides support services to the retail industry delivered by retail practitioners with a deep working knowledge of the sector. Our real-world retail expertise helps us to deliver rapid and visible results. Our methodology is simple, so simple we named our company after it. ARC stands for Analysis, Recommendation, Change – the 3 elements we deliver to support our clients across a wide range of business problems and opportunities. We are specialists in Merchandise Planning, Demand Forecasting, Supply Chain & Inventory Management and Business Intelligence. We offer business analysts; consultants and subject matter experts; Project, Programme and Change managers; Interim operational resources; Systems specialists and Tailored training. OUR PHILOSOPHY We base our business philosophy on the same principles as most other successful businesses. Minimise overheads, Maximise revenues Ensure in everything we do we put the customer first. As it happens, the same principles apply to the worlds leading retailers. We apply these principles to pass on savings to our customers. This enables us to offer world class quality and service at a fraction of the price typically charged by the larger consultancies and software houses. We believe that a good reputation and ethical practice earns rewards today and …

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