Retail Technology Advisory
Retail technology strategy that ships
You do not need another slide deck about “digital transformation.” You need a plan that connects systems, data, and store execution—and a governance model that keeps the work moving.
Stern Retail Consulting helps retail leaders modernize ERP, POS, integration, and data foundations with senior, practical advisory that reduces risk and delivers measurable outcomes.
How we help
Three core capabilities, applied to the retail modernization challenges that most often stall programs.
Technology Roadmap Development
Clear current-state assessment, future-state target, and prioritized initiatives with timelines and governance.
Transformation Delivery Oversight
Vendor alignment, program governance, change readiness, and executive reporting to keep programs on track.
Enterprise Architecture and Data Strategy
API-first integration principles, data governance, and a practical target architecture that scales.
Who this is for
- Retailers and omnichannel businesses — modernizing core systems
- Enterprise and capital program leaders — managing complex, multi-stakeholder IT delivery
- Vendors and systems integrators — needing independent executive advisory
- Private equity and investors — evaluating technology risk and value creation levers
Proof, not hype
Anonymized case studies written to be concrete: situation, constraints, decisions, and outcomes.
POS and Payments Modernization
300+ location furniture chain modernized to mobile POS with e-signature and 3DS payments — $500K+ in annual payment savings and M&A onboarding timelines cut by 50%.
ERPERP Roadmap and Delivery Oversight
Leadership team gained a prioritized roadmap tied to business outcomes, reducing rework and improving investment clarity.
ArchitectureIntegration and Data Foundation
Defined API standards and data governance reduced integration complexity and improved analytics reliability.
Store InnovationDigital Price Tags: Pilot to Chain-Wide Deployment
Led ESL deployment using Vusion technology across a 300+ location furniture chain — near-100% pricing accuracy and 18–22 labor hours saved per store per week.
Capital ProgramsHealthcare Capital ICT Program Delivery
Directed 50+ concurrent ICT capital projects across a provincial health system — digital refresh delivered across all hospitals and health regions on budget.
Digital CommerceDigital Commerce and BI Channel Build
Took an established apparel manufacturer from minimal digital presence to $1M+ DTC and $20M+ in incremental B2B/marketplace revenue.
Insights
Articles on retail technology strategy, published on LinkedIn.
Wired for the Future: Retail Tech Leadership
Read on LinkedInFail Fast, Fix Faster: The Reality of Piloting Tech in Retail
Read on LinkedInThe Retail Barbell Effect: Why the Middle of the Road Is the Most Dangerous Place to Be in 2026
Read on LinkedInPlatforms and ecosystems we have worked with:
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