SMB Retailers gain better control of sales forecasting, inventory performance, and Open To Buy data with RetailOptia
September 11, 2026
Celerant Technology, a leader in retail software and eCommerce solutions, has announced the expansion of its partnership with ANT USA. The new functionality enables independent SMB retailers to plan sales and manage purchasing budgets. The OTB software is user-friendly and straightforward to navigate. The flexibility of the RetailOptia software reflects the partnership between Celerant and ANT USA, both aiming to provide retail technology solutions designed to facilitate the growth of retail businesses.
Inventory Analytics with Insights to Drive Forecasting
The newest offering from ANT USA, RetailOptia OTB, is designed as a DIY OTB solution for small-to-medium business retailers to access professional-grade tools and KPIs. The software facilitates the planning of sales, margins, inventory, and historical performance analysis. With RetailOptia OTB, retailers can quickly develop buying guardrails and forecast category and store sales in their business, from brick-and-mortar locations to the eCommerce landscape.
Celerant Integration Helps Retailers Efficiently Plan Merchandise
The new integration enhances OTB updates with historical actuals and product taxonomies across a single store or multiple locations and channels. Tools for sales planning, stock targets, and accessing data on margins, cash flow, inventory risks, and buying discipline help streamline merchandise planning. RetailOptia operates on a subscription plan as a practical addition to Celerant’s retail software. It can be used both in the office and on the go, working seamlessly with Celerant’s hybrid point-of-sale system.
Existing Integration for Enterprise-Size Retailers
ANT USA has an existing integration with Celerant at the Class/Store/Week level and even down to the Style detail. RetailOptia can directly upgrade to industry-leading Buyers Toolbox AP, depending on the retailer’s business needs, processes, and data.
Celerant’s Retail Point of Sale Software
Celerant offers two point of sale retail platforms that integrate with ANT USA – Cumulus Retail, a cost-effective SaaS solution for small-to-medium retailers, and Stratus Enterprise, a comprehensive solution with advanced and custom functionality. Retailers interested in getting started with the ANT USA integration can quickly begin by contacting their account representatives.
To learn more about Celerant and the new POS integration with ANT USA, please visit www.celerant.com/ANTUSA.
About ANT USA
ANT USA is the industry leader in Merchandise Planning, Sales Forecasting, and Open To Buy solutions for traditional retailers, as well as eCommerce and multichannel enterprises. We have been working in this area since 1992. We have thousands of retail planners, business owners, and executives using our Buyers Toolbox Solution Suite to help drive better performance. Our clientele encompasses a diverse range, from independent retailers to industry leaders, both at home and worldwide.
