Case Study: Calgary Co-op reduces waste and product shrinkage with Blue Yonder

Calgary Co-op Reduces Waste and Product Shrinkage with Blue Yonder

Calgary Co-op, one of North America’s largest retail cooperatives, was struggling with inventory shrinkage in its fresh departments. Untracked discounts, overstocking, and limited staff visibility were driving waste and hurting margins, prompting the retailer to look for a smarter inventory and markdown management approach from Blue Yonder.

Blue Yonder implemented Fresh Markdown Optimization with SoftGrocer to help Calgary Co-op optimize pricing, track discounts, and improve inventory control. The solution enabled real-time markdown adjustments up to seven days before expiration, reduced waste and shrinkage, and improved stock accuracy; within the first year, Calgary Co-op achieved a 2% ROI, with additional savings expected.

Calgary Co-op

Rasheed Aruna

IT PMO Manager