SECAUCUS, N.J., Oct. 18, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- The Vitamin
Shoppe® (NYSE: VSI), an omni-channel, specialty retailer and
manufacturer of nutritional products, has introduced RangeMe to its
merchandise innovation and sourcing process. The new online
consumer packaged goods (CPG) platform provides a streamlined
process that will allow The Vitamin Shoppe's category managers to
be introduced to innovative products and brands that accommodate
the evolving requirements of customers, easily meet and foster
relationships with vendors, and provide them with access to
thousands of new products from around the world.
RangeMe's unique technology was designed to improve the way
retailers' source merchandise by putting state-of-the-art products
in front of the right buyers at exactly the right time, while also
giving vendors exposure to a broader range of retailers. The
Vitamin Shoppe, which carries products across multiple health and
wellness categories, has adopted this technology as a means to
enhance its sourcing capabilities so that it may offer the most
relevant and inventive solutions to its customers first.
"With RangeMe, we are in a unique position to hone in on the
most innovative and compelling products on the market, which allows
us to bring the best solutions to our customers faster than other
retailers," says Doug Jones, Chief
Merchandising Officer at The Vitamin Shoppe. "The platform not only
enhances our product discovery process, it helps us stay ahead of
the competition by identifying the right products for our
customers' needs."
"We are thrilled to partner with The Vitamin Shoppe as a premier
specialty retailer on RangeMe," says Nicky
Jackson, Chief Executive Officer and Founder, RangeMe.
"Their passion for health and wellness, and commitment to bringing
new products to their customers is a perfect fit with the RangeMe
platform. By providing access to an incredible array of suppliers,
we want to help The Vitamin Shoppe further their dedication to
consumers and enhance their journey as a leading health and
wellness retailer."
About the Vitamin Shoppe, Inc. (NYSE:VSI)
The Vitamin
Shoppe is an omni-channel, specialty retailer and contract
manufacturer of nutritional products based in Secaucus, New Jersey. In its stores and
on its website, the Company carries a comprehensive retail
assortment including: vitamins, minerals, specialty supplements,
herbs, sports nutrition, homeopathic remedies, green living
products, and natural beauty aids. In addition to offering
products from approximately 900 national brands, the Vitamin Shoppe
also carries products under The Vitamin Shoppe®,
BodyTech®, True Athlete®,
MyTrition®, plnt®, ProBioCare®,
Next Step® and Betancourt Nutrition®
brands. The Vitamin Shoppe conducts business through more
than 775 company-operated retail stores under The Vitamin Shoppe
and Super Supplements retail banners, and through its website,
www.vitaminshoppe.com.
About RangeMe
RangeMe is the leading online platform
that streamlines new product discovery between suppliers and
retailers. The platform empowers retail buyers with an efficient
way to discover innovative new products and manage the inbound
product submission process. For product suppliers and
manufacturers, RangeMe gives increased control over the marketing
of their products and greater access to retail buyers. For more
information on RangeMe visit https://www.rangeme.com/.
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