Modern omnichannel retailing requires retailers to manage their product data effectively, something which is made a much more difficult task without a Product Information Management (PIM) platform. In the following blogpost, we are going to outline the top 5 reasons our clients select Origin, from Retail247, as their PIM platform for success.
1 – Customisability
As a PIM platform is used across multiple departments in a business, all of whom use the PIM for different reasons and who may add new attribution relevant to their function, customisability is an extremely important feature. Origin is customisable in pretty much every way: not only does it offer customisable dashboards for each user and department, but its modules are also customisable, meaning clients may pick and choose which parts of Origin they want to use. For example, several of our clients have chosen to expand their use of Origin to include full Price Change Management.
2 – Scalability
It’s important for retailers to select a PIM platform that can grow alongside their business. As a retailer grows and expands, it will likely need to manage more product data, accommodate more channels and marketplaces, and support more users. A scalable PIM platform, like Origin, can handle this growth without compromising performance, reliability, or security. As an example, Origin now sends data to over 30 channels on behalf of one of our clients.
3 – User-friendly interface
A user-friendly interface is critical for ensuring that retailers can effectively manage their product data. By providing an intuitive and easy-to-use interface, Origin enables our clients to improve their productivity, reduce errors, have better user adoption and above all provide a better customer experience. The Origin UI is built around user and functional roles, ensuring that the right people see and manage the right data at the right time.
4 – Advanced product data management capabilities
Advanced product data management capabilities ensure that PIM platform users have a beginning to end solution for all of their product data needs. No more using hundreds of spreadsheets, out-of-date systems and inconsistent methods to manage product data. Origin has helped our clients organise, manage and analyse their product data more effectively, saving time and expense as well as giving customers a far superior experience. For example, LK Bennett estimate that they save up to 20 admin hours per week compared to how they operated in the past.
5 – Excellent support and maintenance
Without an excellent support team, any system becomes that bit less effective. The Retail247 support team is on hand to respond to any requests from our users. With a deep understanding of retail and of the Origin platform, our team is able to provide clear technical support, troubleshoot issues and offer personalised solutions to meet the needs of our users. By working closely with our clients, our support team is able to ensure that Origin is always running smoothly, allowing our users to focus on what matters most – growing their businesses and providing their customers with a smooth experience.
To learn more about Origin, download our Origin booklet or get in touch.
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