How a family retail chain was transformed through digital integration and inventory optimization, saving 8 stores from closure and creating 45 new jobs in 12 months.
Verde Retail, a third-generation family business operating 12 fashion and home goods stores across Spain, was facing its worst crisis in 40 years. E-commerce competition, changing consumer habits, and the aftermath of economic disruption had pushed the company to the brink of bankruptcy, with 8 stores scheduled for immediate closure.
Months 1-3: Immediate stabilization
Months 4-6: Technology implementation
Months 7-9: Channel harmonization
Months 10-12: Expansion & optimization
Custom-built responsive platform generating €1.6M in first year
AI-driven demand forecasting reducing overstock by 65%
Omnichannel loyalty program with 73% engagement rate
"Ch. Wolf Group didn't just save our family business – they helped us honor our heritage while embracing the future. Their equity-for-services approach meant we could access world-class digital expertise without risking our remaining capital. Today, our grandchildren have a thriving business to inherit, not just memories."
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