Today, RPE announced its partnership with SAS®, a global leader in data and AI. Through this partnership, RPE will sell and service SAS solutions, combining extensive retail expertise with world-class analytics to help retailers modernize, optimize, and thrive in today’s rapidly changing market.
Together, RPE and SAS deliver a powerful combination of technology and strategy designed to tackle the real-world challenges of retail with a focus on intelligent planning, customer engagement, and AI enablement.
“What sets RPE and SAS apart is our ability to combine deep retail expertise with cutting-edge solutions to deliver transformative outcomes,” said Mark Stanford, President of RPE. “SAS provides the technology foundation—such as analytics, AI, and cloud-based solutions—while RPE delivers the strategy, implementation, and support needed to turn those tools into results. It’s a partnership built on complementary strengths.”
RPE will deliver implementation and support services for SAS solutions, such as SAS Intelligent Planning, which empowers retailers to forecast demand with precision, optimize inventory, and minimize waste. Its seamless integration enables retailers to modernize operations without disruption, ensuring they stay resilient against supply chain volatility and seasonal shifts.
Additionally, SAS Customer Intelligence 360 equips retailers with real-time customer data activation, campaign orchestration, and the execution of loyalty strategies. From delivering personalized offers to optimizing promotions across channels, SAS Customer Intelligence 360 enables deeper, more profitable customer relationships.
“SAS has nearly 50 years of experience in AI and analytics. We’ve seen the industry evolve through every cycle, and we know that customers need more than just technology. They need trustworthy expertise and data,” said Doug McLaren, Senior Director of North America Channel Sales at SAS.
“This partnership combines AI-powered analytics with deep retail expertise to help retailers plan smarter, engage customers more effectively, and respond to market shifts with confidence.”
With decades of experience in retail consulting and systems integration, RPE has earned the trust of leading retailers by helping them modernize legacy systems, streamline operations, and unlock efficiencies across merchandising, forecasting, and supply chain execution. Combined with SAS’s global leadership in data and AI, the partnership equips retailers with the tools and expertise they need to succeed—today and in the future.
ABOUT RPE
Transforming over 25 years of IT software experience into practical services and solutions, RPE is dedicated to helping retailers and wholesalers increase sales, improve profitability, and enhance the customer experience. Bringing added value to every project, our trusted consultants are recognized for their expertise and experience in helping clients improve processes and systems to deliver products across multiple channels in the most efficient way possible.
Services include Strategic IT Planning, Process Improvement, Project Management, Package Selection, as well as System and Software Upgrades, Integration and Interfaces; Data Conversion, Modifications and Programming, Customization and Enhancements, Training, and AI Data Readiness. A secure data center provides Cloud and Hosting, Systems Management services, as well as Disaster Recovery and High Availability, and Backup and Data Recovery plans. For more information, see www.rpesolutions.com.
