Retail

Retail is reinventing itself at unprecedented speed. Consumers expect seamless, personalized experiences across channels, while brands must adapt to new roles, data-driven operations, and sustainable models. The challenge is to deliver distinctiveness and efficiency in a world of constant change. We partner with leaders to transform retail networks into resilient, future-ready growth engines.

Let’s unlock tomorrow’s retail, today.

Key challenges

Omnichannel reinvention: 
Brands must unify stores, e-commerce, and apps into seamless journeys customers love.

Data-driven personalization: 
AI and analytics need to unlock relevance, loyalty, and incremental revenue.

Sustainable efficiency: 
Cost control and climate targets demand greener supply chains and operations.

Workforce transformation: 
New staff roles, digital tools, and cultural shifts redefine frontline capabilities.

Trend agility: 
Rapidly changing consumer preferences and lifestyle shifts require adaptive merchandising and marketing.

From vision to rollout — we help you get it done

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At rpc, we combine deep industry expertise with a hands-on mindset. Our solutions emerge at the intersection of market demands, organizational goals, and operational feasibility.

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We are transformation partners — from first vision to scaled implementation. Our services are designed to initiate, activate, and scale change in a structured and human-centered way.

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Through our cross-functional service portfolio — from people empowerment and performance management to program rollouts and digital tools — we help turn ambition into measurable impact.

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Retail is where strategy meets the customer. Success lies in translating data into experiences that build trust and loyalty at scale.

Jan Schemuth​, Senior Partner

Approach

rpc enables retailers to design future-ready experiences, operations, and teams. We help brands connect data with creativity, optimize networks, and execute strategies across markets. From vision to reality, we ensure retail reinvention delivers results.
 

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Customer-centric retail transformation

Redesigning the customer journey and networks to deliver consistent, distinctive experiences.

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Performance management and data-driven steering

Building operational frameworks that track performance in real time and inform agile decisions.

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Capability building and upskilling

Rolling out learning programs that prepare teams for digital-first retail models.

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End-to-end implementation and rollout

Embedding strategies through hands-on execution across regions and markets.

Work

Behind every shift lies a decision: to challenge the status quo and shape something better. That’s where our work begins – alongside the people who dare to move first.

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TELECOMMUNICATION

Boosting CX with in-store 
voice AI

Analyzing 100+ consultations to improve customer experience through AI-powered, GDPR- and EU AI Act–compliant in-store voice insights.

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AUTOMOTIVE

Turning data into business impact with tailor-made LLMs

Transforming 21,500+ monthly votes and comments from internal and external data into actionable business insights.

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TECHNOLOGY

Elevating proficiency with AI knowledge assistant

Reducing coordination time by 35% with an AI powered personal knowledge assistant that enables employees to systematically access data by presenting it in an easy-to-understand way.

Experts

Our team brings decades of combined experience from leadership roles and consulting. They know the sector’s nuances and are passionate about enabling your teams to succeed – whether it’s through strategy workshops, on-the-ground coaching, or full-scale program management.

Partner
Erik Bellendir

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Managing Director
Christian Feilmeier

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Senior Partner
Jan Schemuth

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Senior Manager
Philipp Kranich

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Principal
Thomas Pauli

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Let’s move forward – together

We're not here to tell our clients what to do. We’re here to help them do it – with clarity, confidence, and a shared goal. Reach out to us to explore how we can support your journey.

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In a nutshell: What we bring to the table

We help organizations transform by focusing on what really matters:

  • Co-creation from day one – We work side by side with your teams to design solutions that truly fit.
  • People, processes, data – Our transformation triangle ensures a balanced, holistic approach.
  • From strategy to execution – We connect every step of the journey to drive real results.
  • Cross-industry perspective – Fresh thinking from retail and automotive sparks innovation.
  • Empowered teams – We build capabilities that make change stick and deliver measurable impact.

Whether through a short workshop, pilot, or full enablement – 
we’re ready when you are.

So, what's your challenge?

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We're ready to kick-start your 
customer-centric transformation.

Jan Schemuth is Senior Partner at rpc – The Retail Performance Company
Jan Schemuth
Senior Partner
info@rpc-partners.com