ReposiTrak and SPAR Launch Real-Time “Surge Merchandising” Platform to Protect Retail Sales and Reduce Labor Burden; Randy Fields and William Linnane Comment



ReposiTrak and SPAR Launch Real-Time “Surge Merchandising” Platform to Protect Retail Sales and Reduce Labor Burden; Randy Fields and William Linnane Comment



SALT LAKE CITY, UT & CHARLOTTE, NC - ReposiTrak and SPAR Group, Inc. announced a commercial and go-to-market strategic initiative to jointly deploy a scalable national solution designed to help retailers improve on-shelf availability, reduce store-level labor strain and ensure that high-velocity products reach the shelf quickly and consistently.

Retailers continue to face rising expectations from shoppers while managing tight labor markets, and increasing operational complexity driven by the evolving use of the store for online fulfillment. The new ReposiTrak–SPAR solution directly addresses these pressures by combining:

  • ReposiTrak’s proprietary technologies for scan‑based trading, perpetual inventory accuracy, out‑of‑stock detection, and route optimization with
  • SPAR’s nationwide, on‑demand service workforce capable of executing merchandising tasks in any store, anywhere in the country.

Together, the companies deliver a measurable, scalable solution expected to improve in-stock performance and reduce labor strain without adding workload to store teams.

ReposiTrak and SPAR Group, Inc. announced a commercial and go-to-market strategic initiative to jointly deploy a scalable national solution designed to help retailers improve on-shelf availability

A New Model: Surge Merchandising for Retail Reality

A standout component of the partnership is surge or on-demand merchandising — a coordinated service that aligns field labor with the arrival of critical inventory. When trucks arrive with promotional items, seasonal goods, or high‑velocity SKUs, SPAR teams can be dispatched immediately to:

  • Relieve pressure on store employees
  • Ensure product is stocked quickly and correctly
  • Prevent sales loss from delayed shelf placement
  • Support stores during peak periods or labor shortages

This model gives retailers a flexible labor buffer exactly when and where it’s needed.

Retailers Gain Actionable Intelligence + Guaranteed Execution

Randy Fields, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Repositrak

“Retailers don’t need more dashboards. They need problems solved and actions taken,” said Randy Fields, Chairman and CEO of ReposiTrak, in the recent release. “Our platform identifies the exact products and locations where action is required. SPAR brings people who can execute that action. Together, we’re giving retailers a way to protect sales and reduce operational stress.”

“Retailers are asking for solutions that lighten the load on store teams while improving the shopper experience,” said William Linnane, President and Chief Executive Officer, SPAR Group. “By pairing ReposiTrak’s real‑time insights with our national service footprint, we can help retailers keep shelves full, stores organized and customers satisfied, all without adding to store labor.”

Built for Today’s Retail Environment

The integrated service is available immediately to retailers and suppliers across the United States and is designed to support:

  • Grocery
  • Mass
  • Club
  • Dollar
  • Convenience
  • Specialty retail

This partnership creates a scalable national capability deployable across thousands of retail locations. This represents the integration of advanced technology with a skilled, on-demand workforce to drive measurable retail outcomes.