Lowes Foods to Implement Computerized Store Ordering System

HICKORY, N.C. -- Lowes Foods Stores, a subsidiary of Alex Lee Inc. here, will be implementing Retalix DemandAnalytX, a demand forecasting and order optimization application, Dallas-based Retalix announced this week. Lowes Foods operates over 100 grocery stores in North Carolina, South Carolina and Virginia. “We see significant value in accurate store-level inventory and forecasting,” said Jay Schwarz, vice president of information systems, Alex Lee, in a statement. Retalix DemandAnalytX removes anomalies from the ordering process to create accurate store orders and forecasts, Retalix said. Implementation of Retalix Demand AnalytX in Lowes Foods is expected to be completed this year.