Retail, Wholesale, and Service Industries Consulting for Management and Information Technology Claris is a management consulting firm established to help companies improve their performance. Claris has deep industry experience including key roles with many of the leading retail, wholesale and services companies around the world. The Claris partnership is organized to deliver results, with the highest payback, using the most experienced practitioners. We describe ourselves as insightful, practical, and most importantly focused on our Clients First. Our Expertise is in: Store Operations Distribution and Fullfillment Merchandising and Allocation Retail IT read more DO YOU HAVE THE RIGHT FORMULA? CLARIS SOLUTIONS WILL BE AT THE ANNUAL NRF BIG SHOW IN BOOTH 2332 THIS IS YOUR BEST OPPORTUNITY TO MEET THE PEOPLE WHO HAVE HELPED HIGHLY-RESPECTED RETAILERS FOR OVER 10 YEARS ACHIEVE COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE AND ENHANCED PROFITABILITY. WE WELCOME THE OPPORTUNITY TO MEET YOU IN OUR BOOTH TO DISCUSS HOW CLARIS SOLUTIONS CAN WORK WITH YOU TO ENSURE YOU HAVE THE RIGHT FORMULA FOR SUCCESS IN 2010

Claris Outlook Paper
This outlook discusses trends in retail technology in five key areas:

• Point of Sale
• In Store Systems
• Merchandising
• Work Force Management
• Retail IT

01/05/2010
INDIANAPOLIS - January 5, 2010 - Claris Solutions, one of the retail industry's most respected and sought after consulting firms, has appointed industry veteran Tad Shepperd to the position of Partner. For the past 25 years, Mr. Shepperd has helped leading retailers drive sales and reduce operating costs by improving business processes through the use of technologies and shopper information. He will be responsible for business development, managing and leading engagements, strategic alliances, all marketing efforts and other business growth initiatives. Mr. Shepperd is best known as co-founder and CEO of ShopperTrak, the world's leading provider of pedestrian traffic counting solutions for the retail industry. His efforts there helped grow the company from startup to the industry leader with close to 200 of the world's largest retailers as clients and more than 50,000 systems installed in more than 20 countries. A recognized expert on retail traffic and shopping intelligence, he was a frequent industry commentator for leading business media like Bloomberg Television, The Today Show, The New York Times and USA Today, as well as numerous trade publications. Most recently, Mr. Shepperd was a principal with the retail consulting practice of Axsium Group.

12/01/2009
CUTTING COST: Contact a Claris Solutions Partner and see how we can help you save money. Recently we alerted a major C-store chain to millions of dollars in payroll savings and efficiency gains. Claris Solutions, is a consulting firm specializing in the retail industry. For ten years Claris Solutions has provided practical, high-value strategic, tactical and hands-on services that quickly and cost effectively drive significant ROI in the most critical areas of your business. Claris Solutions has deep and broad experience in information technology, process improvement, change management, distribution, logistics, work force management, store operations, supply chain management, and merchandising. If you would like to discuss an opportunity assessment , please contact us at info@claris-solutions.com