Articles from Optimum Retailing
New partnerships across North America, the U.K., and Australia reflect growing demand for self-optimizing stores that close gaps between merchandising intent and impact
By Optimum Retailing · Via GlobeNewswire · February 12, 2026

Although U.S. retailers are navigating a rise in cautious consumer behavior, Americans’ discretionary spending habits (e.g., non-essential purchases) remain resilient. Nearly three-fourths of consumers (72%) have made an unplanned in-store discretionary purchase in the past month, even as 69% say they plan to decrease (34%) or maintain (35%) their discretionary spending over the next six months.
By Optimum Retailing · Via Business Wire · July 15, 2025

Optimum Retailing (OR), the in-store intelligence and merchandise management platform for the world’s most popular retail stores, today announced the launch of Realgram AI, a groundbreaking visual merchandising platform that auto-generates store-specific planograms in one click using real-time inventory and aligned with business goals. Attendees at NRF 2025 can experience Realgram AI in action at OR’s Booth #753.
By Optimum Retailing · Via Business Wire · January 10, 2025
