Bodycare has selected Retail247‘s Origin and Archean platforms as it continues its technology transformation underpinning its ambitious return to the UK high street.
The announcement follows Bodycare’s recent partnership with PMC, to deliver the technology infrastructure behind its AI-first retail strategy and nationwide expansion plans. Together, the partnerships form part of the retailer’s wider investment in modernising operations as it targets rapid growth over the coming years.
Under managing director David Stern, Bodycare plans to open 25 stores during 2026 and expand to 200 locations over the next five years after being acquired out of administration in October 2025.
Retail247’s Origin and Archean platforms are now live following what the company described as its fastest implementation project to date. The technology will provide greater operational visibility, improve stock availability and give store teams the information they need to make faster decisions as Bodycare scales its estate.
The retailer has previously outlined ambitions to become an AI-first business, using data from across store operations to support decision-making and colleague actions. It also plans to create community-focused stores featuring content creation studios and digital experiences designed to engage local customers.
In announcing the partnership on LinkedIn, Retail247 said the implementation would provide the “robust retail foundations” needed to support Bodycare’s continued expansion while giving teams greater visibility and control across the business.
Retail247 described it as “a testament to the strength of our solutions, our team, and the collaborative approach already being demonstrated by everyone involved.”
Martin Schofield, CEO of Retail247, said: “Great to be working with the team at Bodycare to provide the foundational technology required to support their return to the high street.”
When announcing its transformation strategy earlier this year, David Stern, managing director at Bodycare, said: “Store experience, digital presence and community engagement – all underpinned by AI intelligence – will be central to Bodycare’s new vision as we prepare to welcome customers back.”
