Retail

Being Cognizant  means we embrace best practices in citizenship, accountability, sustainability and corporate governance.

 

Shoppers are the heartbeat of any retail business. Yet, consumers’ newfound frugality may not diminish anytime soon. It's no wonder, then, that retailers are focusing on increased customer intimacy and channel expansion as key business drivers for the long term.

Why Cognizant?

We believe that retailers shouldn’t have to choose between a strategic partner and a cost-effective outsourcing provider. With Cognizant, you get the best of both. And to ensure creativity and innovation, we have created a dedicated Retail Innovation Group aligned with our clients’ needs. No wonder 11 of the Top 30 U.S. retailers and eight of the Top 30 global retailers choose us as their partner.

Segments We Serve

Department Stores Amid increased competition and complex supply chains, we help you meet changing consumer demands. Our merchandising solutions include price optimization, category management, assortment planning, promotions and marketing.

Grocers Our solutions help to optimize prices, provide intelligent inventory planning and implement high-powered POS systems that speed checkout and enhance the customer experience.

Discount Stores We can optimize your merchandising, increase supply chain efficiencies, generate accurate product mix forecasts and improve service levels for maximum customer retention.

Specialty Retailers Overcome competition from similar companies, while outmaneuvering
mass-market retailers, in spite of their scale and cost advantages.

 

 

Services & Solutions We Offer

ServicesImprove ROI from your IT investments by leveraging our proven Transform while Perform™ (TwP) methodology. And gain quicker time-to-benefit from our Solution Accelerators.

SolutionsCombining top-notch business expertise with state-of-the-art technology, we create practical solutions to complex challenges in supply chain management, merchandising, eCommerce and store management.

Our Approach

  • Inside our retail practice

    Learn more about our industry leading services and solutions.

  • Our Transform while Perform™

    Our all-encompassing strategic framework helps you shift investments from non-differentiating projects, to higher value initiatives that advance short-and long-term business objectives.

  • The Cognizant Difference

    It's in our DNA. Placing our clients first is embedded in the Cognizant culture. By investing in our people and resources, we bring new ideas and innovation to help you succeed in a changing business environment.