Thirty-One Gifts announce they have chosen TXT MAPLE LAKE to assist in managing their retail processes. Using TXT’s integrated retail planning solution, TXT will manage the whole spectrum of Thirty-One’s forecasting, merchandise, assortment and inventory management.
Thirty-One Gifts is one of America’s largest direct-selling companies. They offer products that work with everyone’s lifestyle, from stylish and functional purses and totes to home organization solutions and much more, most of which can be personalized. The company is headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, with more than 1,800 employees and more than 135,000 independent sales consultants in the U.S. and Ontario.
Thirty-One has experienced rapid growth during their 10-year history. TXT and their integrated retail planning solution were selected due to their ability to apply systems that can accommodate Thirty-One’s growth. The company expects to benefit from a more standardized planning process, reduced inventory costs, improved merchandising and assortment planning capabilities, and improved visibility and reporting across the business.
“With TXT’s help, we hope to be better equipped to analyze demand for all the products we offer, and to optimize inventory management in our four distribution centers,” said Mike Mausteller, director of Planning and Merchandise Control at Thirty-One Gifts. “We chose TXT MAPLE LAKE because of its expertise in retail, the ease-of-use of the solution, as well as its combination of planning and analytics which supports fast, fact-based decisionmaking.”
“TXT’s integrated retail planning offers Thirty-One Gifts a powerful planning tool to manage their direct-selling business from end to end, providing vital intelligence and foundational processes that foster collaboration and operational efficiency,” said Simone Pozzi, vice president of Sales & Marketing at TXT. “We are extremely pleased to welcome such a dynamic, forward-looking organization as our customer.”
About Thirty-One Gifts
Thirty-One Gifts recently was named the 18th largest direct-selling organization in the world and second-largest woman-owned company in central Ohio. Their products are sold by independent sales consultants at home parties. The company was named for Proverbs 31, a chapter of the Bible that celebrates a woman’s strength and character. The distinctive functional and fashionable products and independent business opportunity offer a unique solution to women's need to earn extra income while working independently.
About TXT MAPLE LAKE
TXT MAPLE LAKE is a leading provider of integrated and collaborative planning solutions for the retail and fashion sectors. Its proven expertise in merchandise and assortment planning, allocation, product lifecycle management (PLM), demand forecasting & replenishment contribute to maximizing sales and profitability for retailers and fashion brands worldwide.
