Retail
Retail Workforce
Planning,
Reimagined
Smarter staffing for stronger
service, every day.
Retail
Retail Workforce
Planning,
Reimagined
Smarter staffing for stronger
service, every day.
Change and Challenge are a Constant
Retail is changing fast
From rising costs to shifting demand, today’s leaders are under pressure to do more with less, whilst protecting service levels, jobs and employee wellbeing.
We help retailers meet these challenges with smarter, data-driven labour planning.
Our self-service, agentic AI platform gives retailers real-time foresight and flexibility, so they can respond to change, optimise costs, and support their people.
The Pressures Facing Retail
Retailers are facing:
01
Rising
labour costs
A £5bn annual increase in wage bills (driven by a higher National Living Wage and increased employer National Insurance Contributions) is squeezing already narrow margins.
02
Tight talent
markets
Skills shortages persist across logistics and operations, with vacancies up year on year, and retailers struggling to fill warehouse roles.
03
Demand
volatility
From economic shifts to regulatory changes, labour planning is more complex than ever before.
These challenges demand a new approach; one that’s proactive, people-led, and powered by data.
How Predyktable Helps
Smarter Labour Planning
We bring demand forecasting, real-time demand sensing, and labour planning together in one self-service platform. Our agentic AI enriches your data with 30,000+ external signals – from weather to local events – giving you dynamic, accurate forecasts and workforce plans down to 15-minute blocks.
- Maintain service levels without overspending
- Avoid over- or understaffing
- Support part-time and flexible roles
Skills-Based Scheduling and Upskilling
Our platform uses AI to match employee skills to operational needs, recommend training, and support internal mobility, helping retailers build resilient, future-ready teams.
- Give staff more meaningful work
- Retain valuable people by supporting growth
- Automate repetitive admin to free up time
Transparent, Trustworthy AI
We embed explainability and compliance into every feature; so you stay audit-ready and in control. As legislation evolves (like the Employment Rights Bill), our platform helps you adapt without risking service or workforce stability.
- Embedding change as regulations shift
- Full transparency into every recommendation
- Scenario modelling to plan ahead
What Makes Us Different
| Challenge | Retail Reality | Our response |
| Labour cost inflation | £5bn/year in added costs; part-time jobs at risk | Real-time workforce optimisation without cutting jobs |
| Skills shortages | Ageing workforce, high staff turnover, billions spent on training that doesn’t always reflect the needs of the business | AI-powered skills matching and internal career pathways |
| Demand complexity | Fragile growth, fast-changing trends, policy shifts | Unified forecasting and planning in one platform |
A workforce solution that works for everyone
Predyktable helps retailers plan better; not just to cut costs, but to strengthen teams and create better jobs
Reduce burnout and boost retention
Fairer shift allocation, fewer last-minute changes, and schedules aligned with staff preferences.
Upskill from within
AI-driven insights flag skills gaps and guide training investments, keeping roles relevant as tech evolves.
Enable inclusion and flexibility
Support diverse needs with adaptable, data-backed scheduling and unbiased decision-making.
Built for Retail. Backed by Experts.
We’re a team of supply chain operators, data scientists, and technology leaders who understand the real-world pressures that retailers face. Our platform is shaped by best practice from industry experts, research, and our clients.
See What’s Possible
with Smarter
Planning
Predyktable helps you plan with confidence—even when the future’s uncertain. Let’s talk about how our platform can support your team, your customers, and your bottom line.
You don’t need another dashboard.
You need a system that thinks ahead.
Contact us to find out more about how we can help you stay in control, cut through the noise, and deliver on your customer promise – even when things change fast.