BOSTON, MA – 27/11/2025 – (SeaPRwire) – Amid a retail environment defined by unpredictable demand swings and pressure for margin protection, ToolsGroup has been singled out by analysts for its ability to help retailers plan proactively rather than reactively. In its newly released SPARK Matrix™ report for Retail Forecasting and Replenishment, QKS Group named ToolsGroup both a Leader and an Ace Performer—recognition that reflects the company’s growing influence in the global planning technology landscape.
The QKS assessment highlights how ToolsGroup’s platform uses AI, probabilistic modelling, and automation to help retailers break from traditional single-point forecasting. Instead, the system captures a spectrum of possible demand outcomes at the SKU, location, and time level, giving planners more confidence in managing variability and balancing service levels with margin goals.
According to Kumar Anand, Associate Director and Principal Analyst at QKS Group, ToolsGroup stands out for its ability to consolidate probabilistic planning, prescriptive AI, and multi-echelon inventory optimization into a planner-centric operating environment. Anand noted that the platform absorbs volatile demand signals—from promotional lifts and pricing changes to channel shifts and new product introductions—and converts them into automated, service-driven inventory decisions across distribution centers, stores, and e-commerce networks. By pairing advanced analytics with intuitive workflow design and scenario simulations, ToolsGroup supports a more resilient and forward-looking planning mindset.
The report underscores a broader industry challenge: many retailers continue to rely on fragmented planning systems that hinder real-time adaptation. ToolsGroup positions itself differently, integrating merchandise and supply chain planning to accelerate decision-making and deliver more cohesive, profitable inventory performance.
ToolsGroup’s capabilities give retailers more granular control across both demand and supply. Its Multi-Echelon Inventory Optimization allows inventory to move dynamically to the locations where it is needed most, improving customer satisfaction while optimizing margin performance. The company also offers pricing and promotional optimization engines that are directly tied to inventory conditions, helping retailers prevent stockouts, strengthen growth, and extract maximum value from promotions.
Jeanette Barlow, Chief Product Officer at ToolsGroup, said the recognition reflects the company’s commitment to evolving with the retail sector’s ongoing transformation. “Optimal inventory performance is no longer just about managing supply—it’s equally about shaping demand,” Barlow said. She added that embedding probabilistic planning into ToolsGroup’s retail solutions gives organizations the clarity to shift from reactive firefighting to strategic growth and continuous performance improvement.