CADS helps Henderson Group transform retail space planning with StoreSpace

Henderson Group reached out to CADS following a recommendation from Nielsen, which provides Spaceman planogram technology that partners with StoreSpace.

They sought CADS’ expertise in streamlining and enhancing their store layout process.

Within 13 weeks, StoreSpace was providing Henderson Group with category space changes, which it said was based on robust analysis that could be tested and demonstrated.

“Our StoreSpace software makes it easier for retailers to optimise their retail space. With StoreSpace, Henderson Group has been able to make better informed planning decisions which help boost sales” says Richard Burford, CADS’ customer success specialist.

StoreSpace is implemented in 101 of Henderson Group’s 105 stores. It provides the retailer and wholesaler with the platform and data they need to plan and analyse their retail space.

They can also identify areas for improvement, such as categories with too much or too little space.

Since its implementation, StoreSpace is said to have helped Henderson Group efficiently make changes to store layouts, as well as access performance insights which enable them to better understand which actions have improved sales and profitability.

“StoreSpace is a great tool for Henderson Group and for convenience retail chains. Its value is in quicker, faster and better decision making. It is influencing what is happening in store – and we can see which categories we need to flex to optimise sales” said Terence O’Hagan, retail category development manager at Henderson Group.

As well as helping to boost profitability, StoreSpace has enhanced collaboration and efficiency within the Henderson Group team.

“Decisions are now based on accurate floor plans with the architectural design team, macro space planning, retail services and our project managers all using the same information to make decisions” adds O’Hagan.

Over the next few years, CADS will continue working with Henderson Group to roll out StoreSpace in over 400 of their independent stores.