ReposiTrak partners with on-demand workforce supplier for new retail solution

ReposiTrak and SPAR Group have teamed up to launch a scalable strategic initiative designed to help retailers improve on-shelf availability, reduce labor and ensure that high-velocity products reach market quickly and consistently.

According to a news release, the solution combines ReposiTrak’s proprietary technologies for scan‑based trading, inventory accuracy, out‑of‑stock detection, and route optimization with SPAR’s nationwide, on-demand service workforce.

A key component of the partnership is surge or on-demand merchandising — a coordinated service that aligns field labor with the arrival of critical inventory. When trucks arrive with promotional items, seasonal goods or high‑velocity SKUs, SPAR teams can be dispatched immediately to relieve pressure on store employees, ensure product is stocked quickly and correctly, prevent sales loss from delayed shelf placement and support stores during peak periods or labor shortages, according to the release.

“Retailers don’t need more dashboards. They need problems solved and actions taken,” ReposiTrak chair and CEO Randy Fields said in the release. “Our platform identifies the exact products and locations where action is required. SPAR brings people who can execute that action. Together, we’re giving retailers a way to protect sales and reduce operational stress.”

The integrated service is available immediately to retailers and suppliers nationwide.

“Retailers are asking for solutions that lighten the load on store teams while improving the shopper experience,” William Linnane, SPAR Group president and CEO, said. “By pairing ReposiTrak’s real‑time insights with our national service footprint, we can help retailers keep shelves full, stores organized and customers satisfied, all without adding to store labor.”