Pets Corner expansion plans

Sussex-based Pets Corner has been expanding rapidly over the past few years and has ambitious plans for the future. Recent expansion to new sites put the existing EPoS system under pressure and, accordingly, the company required full new EPoS and supply chain systems, capable of managing stock replenishment efficiently and cost-effectively, and helping to control the costs of expansion.

Branding was an important requirement, and fortunately the Microsoft.Net based TraxsTs software provided by ART enabled Pets Corner to define the visual themes they required. This ensured the new Epos system matched existing signage, while providing an easy to use, powerful, touchscreen interface.

A new supply chain and replenishment system was able to maintain branch stocks at a sufficient level to minimize financial exposure, while ensuring sales were not lost by stock outs. The new system enabled Pets Corner to open 12 new stores last year, in addition to the existing 15 outlets, and can easily facilitate plans to open a similar number over the next twelve months.