Supporting Mario Bologna’s Growth and Stock Management with Cegid Retail

Luxury fashion retailer Mario Bologna is a family-run business, which has been at the heart of Dubai’s retail landscape for over 33 years representing 15 handpicked designer brands. As the company expands, Cegid Retail has become instrumental in streamlining operations, enabling Mario Bologna to open new stores and efficiently manage inventory across locations.

The Challenge

As Mario Bologna transitioned from a single-store operation to a multi-store enterprise, their existing stock management system quickly became outdated. Warehouse and E-commerce Manager Jad Chaito explains, “With over 50,000 SKUs to manage each season, we needed something more robust.” The team sought a technology solution that could handle the complexities of stock control, provide comprehensive sales insights, and enable effective store management as they grew.

Solving Stock Management and Growth Challenges

Mario Bologna adopted Cegid Retail to address these needs, initially focusing on POS and inventory management. Cegid Retail’s comprehensive suite enables streamlined stock tracking, sales analysis, and robust reporting, empowering Mario Bologna to make informed business decisions without requiring an extensive IT team. According to Chaito, “Cegid is essential for our business – we couldn’t manage the complexities of our stores without it.”

The family-owned company has also taken advantage of Cegid’s tax compliance connector, which seamlessly links their data with Dubai’s tax authorities. This feature has saved hours of work for their accounting team, simplifying tax-related processes and ensuring full compliance.

Enhanced Inventory Accuracy with RFID

To stay ahead of growing demands, Mario Bologna is exploring RFID capabilities for even more precise stock management. This will reduce the time spent on manual stock-taking, allowing the team to focus on value-added tasks as they continue to expand.

Results

Since adopting Cegid Retail, Mario Bologna has been able to support its expansion seamlessly. With two new stores opening by the end of the year and another planned for early 2025, Cegid Retail has provided essential support for scaling their operations. The company’s management can now focus on growth, confident that their inventory and compliance needs are in capable hands.

A foundation for Future Growth

As Mario Bologna looks to the future, Cegid remains a cornerstone of their retail operations. “For any retailer considering technology, I’d say try Cegid,” says Chaito. “As Cegid grows, we grow too.”