
Nicosia, 1584,
Cyprus
Ermes Group Technographics
Discover the latest software purchases and digital transformation initiatives being undertaken by Ermes Group and its business and technology executives. Each quarter our research team identifies on-prem and cloud applications that are being used by the 1951 Ermes Group employees from the public (Press Releases, Customer References, Testimonials, Case Studies and Success Stories) and proprietary sources.
During our research, we have identified that Ermes Group has purchased the following applications: IBM Watson Commerce for eCommerce in 2016 and the related IT decision-makers and key stakeholders.
Our database provides customer insight and contextual information on which enterprise applications and software systems Ermes Group is running and its propensity to invest more and deepen its relationship with IBM or identify new suppliers as part of their overall Digital and IT transformation projects to stay competitive, fend off threats from disruptive forces, or comply with internal mandates to improve overall enterprise efficiency.
We have been analyzing Ermes Group revenues, which have grown to $156.0 million in 2023, plus its IT budget and roadmap, cloud software purchases, aggregating massive amounts of data points that form the basis of our forecast assumptions for Ermes Group intention to invest in emerging technologies such as AI, Machine Learning, IoT, Blockchain, Autonomous Database or in cloud-based ERP, HCM, CRM, EPM, Procurement or Treasury applications.
About the Customer
Ermes Department Stores Plc, a member of CTC Group, is the largest retailer in Cyprus with more than 90 retail stores.
Scope and Challenges
Product pricing markdowns are a common practice for retailers today. The challenge is identifying the ideal price point and timing of these discounts to deliver cost-conscious customers great deals while avoiding the need to sell items at a loss that erodes potential profits.
This was precisely the issue for Ermes Group, which decided to move from a manual approach.
Outcome and Implications
In 2017 the company realised the perfect option for them is IBM’s cloud-based Watson Commerce.
Since working with IBM, Ermes is now able to automatically determine which specific products in each store should be marked down due to stagnant sales, what the new price should be and when the reduction should take place. Previously, teams had to manually go line by line for every product to determine how it was performing and if they should put it on sale. Since going live in 4Q 2016 with IBM, Ermes has significantly streamlined its retail pricing strategy while increasing profits.
Quotes
“Effective customer engagement doesn’t just happen. It comes from a commitment to several factors, from personalized offers and flawless services to delivering value. Retailers must deliver value, but it cannot come at the expense of the bottom line,” said Harriet Green, General Manager, IBM Watson Customer Engagement.
“Due to shifts in styles and consumer demands, product markdowns are a reality that all retailers must face. The key is knowing both when to act and what price point will allow the business to still profit on each item left in stock,” said Sophocles Sophocleous, Purchasing Manager of Ermes Department Stores Plc.
eCommerce
Vendor |
Old Product |
New Product |
Category |
Market |
VAR/SI |
When |
Live |
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IBM | Legacy | IBM Watson Commerce | eCommerce | eCommerce | n/a | 2016 | 2016 |
First Name | Last Name | Title | Function | Department | Phone | |
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Purchasing Manager | Manager | Procurement | ||||
Head of Marketing | Director | Marketing | ||||
Logistics Manager | Manager | Supply Chain |
Date | Company | Status | Vendor | Product | Category | Market |
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