merchmix.

ALLOCATION & REPLENISHMENT

Allocation and replenishment that moves with demand

Place stock where it can sell fastest, replenish before gaps appear, and keep every store, channel, and location aligned to live demand.

A six-week proof of concept on your own data

Merchmix allocation cluster matrix showing store clusters grouped by sales band and buy grade

Grade the store, not the store ID

Every store is classified by size, footfall, revenue band, size range and climate, so allocation quantities follow store capability rather than being tuned store by store. The same logic works across ten stores or a thousand.

Asset card showing a product record with brand, quantity and open status

Smart Replenishment Triggers

Replenishment fires on live sales, availability and stock movement, so lines are topped up before the gap opens.

Out of stock SKU with a demand surge alert and an allocate action

Demand Surge Alerts

Spot a line running hot in one store and move stock to it while the demand is still there.

Stockout risk and low stock threshold notifications

Availability Risk Alerts

Stockout risk, low stock thresholds and restock opportunities surface as alerts, not as a report on Monday.

Units allocated across distribution centre, retail store, marketplace and online fulfilment

Channel Allocation Control

Balance stock across stores, distribution centres, marketplaces and online so every channel is stocked with purpose.

Time periods and ranges configuration for seasonal replenishment

Seasonal Replenishment Planning

Set specific periods for replenishment around holidays, promotions and launches, so demand spikes are covered.

Store locations on a map with balanced allocation status

Flexible Allocation Rules

Set allocation logic by store grade, region and channel, so stock goes where it performs rather than where it fits.

Store transfer showing items moved between locations

Overstock Rebalancing

Identify slow-moving stock early and move it to a stronger location before markdown is the only option left.

Every purchase order, and what is actually landing

Fulfilment rate, allocated units, what has been received, what is in transit and what is still pending, on every open order. So the gap between what was bought and what has arrived is visible while there is still time to chase it.

Purchase order command center

Review shipment records, allocation rules and fulfilment status

Open purchase ordersClosed purchase orders

Purchase order P022880

Manual · Eastgate

Fulfilment rate26%
Allocated62% · 434 units
Received
180
Transit
140
Pending
380
00326 Oct 2026DECOR
$23,361.00
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Purchase order P022913

Manual · Eastgate

Fulfilment rate40%
Allocated55% · 649 units
Received
470
Transit
210
Pending
500
00301 Oct 2026SHOES
$41,880.00
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Purchase order P022882

Manual · Eastgate

Fulfilment rate38%
Allocated74% · 407 units
Received
210
Transit
90
Pending
250
00326 Oct 2026DECOR
$11,585.00
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Get stock to the stores that will sell it

Run allocation and replenishment, refills and transfers on your own data in a six-week proof of concept.

Calderwood120 units
S: 15
M: 45
L: 45
XL: 15
Bridgeport180 units
S: 25
M: 65
L: 65
XL: 25
Ashfield240 units
S30
M90
L90
XL30

Right stock, right stores

Allocate by store, cluster and size logic so stock lands where it has the best chance to sell, rather than spreading it evenly everywhere.

Low cover in 3 stores

Cover 1.2 weeks

Refill

Bestsellers stay available

Low cover and rate of sale surface the refills that matter, so teams act before stores run short instead of chasing stock manually.

Stock rebalance
Ashfield
Overstock+180
Bridgeport
Low cover-60
Calderwood
Balanced0
Dunmore
Low cover-45

Rebalance before sales are missed

Spot overstock and shortage across the estate, then move stock towards the locations where demand is currently stronger.

Move stock before it needs marking down

Rebalancing early keeps stock trading at full price instead of sitting where it will not sell.

“We can action replenishments instantly without waiting for end of week reports or manual uploads. High performing stores never miss out on top sellers and we catch slow movers early.”

Curtis Whitfield

Retail Manager, Melbourne Australia

Curtis Whitfield retail executive quote video feature

Which sizes are selling, and which are sitting

Sales mix against stock mix at size level for size curve optimization, so the sizes running short and the sizes overstocked are both visible before the next order is placed.

Merchmix size analysis dashboard showing sales mix vs stock mix by size, sell-through rate and size mix health

The logic underneath every stock decision

Cluster and grade rules set where stock can go. Replenishment models set how often it moves. Both sit under allocation, refills and transfers rather than being rebuilt each season.

Store clusters
FlagshipA1
Depth 240
MetroA6
Depth 150
RegionalA10
Depth 90
OutletB2
Depth 60
ConcessionB4
Depth 45
OnlineDC1
Depth 320
6 clusters, 62 stores
Replenishment model
High velocity, COURT (MEN)
LogicRate of sale
FrequencyDaily
Sales window14 days
Max capacity150 units
DC reserve15%
Cap at maxOn
Fill rate
94%
Transfers
1,204 per week

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Frequently asked questions

Allocation is the first push of stock into stores before trade starts, based on store grade, cluster and size logic. Replenishment is what keeps stock moving once trade begins, driven by rate of sale, weeks cover and available stock.
Allocation runs on store grade, cluster and size strategy rather than an even split. Capacity limits and grade rules constrain the result, so no store is sent more than it can hold.
Rate of sale, which replenishes on recent selling velocity and weeks cover. Ideal available quantity, which pushes stock towards a target inventory level. One to one, which replaces each unit sold. Each model runs on a daily or weekly cadence with a configurable sales lookback window.
Yes. Snapshot and transfers identify overstock, shortage and store level imbalance, then move stock towards locations where demand is stronger.
No. Merchmix connects to existing systems and sits across planning, buying, allocation, suppliers and execution.
Through a six-week proof of concept using your own data.
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Stock in the right place, before the week turns