Squeezed margins? Turn pressure into profit

Retail has always been low-margin. Now, inflation, rising costs, and soaring retail crime are pushing profitability to the brink. Retailers are being forced to do more with less.

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£2.2bn Lost to retail theft and fraud annually (2023/24)
~55,000 Shoplifting incidents PER DAY in the UK
+9.7% Increase in National Living Wage (2023)

Retail’s margin crisis

From increased wages to operating costs and daily losses to theft, the squeeze on margins is sharper than ever. Government-mandated cost hikes and economic volatility have intensified the pressure, making cost control and operational efficiency essential for survival.

Efficiency isn’t just important; it’s a survival tactic. As Deloitte puts it, 2025 will be about “driving down costs whilst optimising margins.” That means using technology to cut waste, automate intelligently, and make smarter decisions across the value chain. 

How Claranet helps protect your margins

We help retailers unlock operational and infrastructure efficiencies through smart use of cloud, FinOps, and data, without disrupting your business. 

Cloud Migration & Modernisation

Move legacy systems to scalable cloud platforms.

  • Cuts infrastructure costs and avoids expensive hardware refreshes
  • Frees up capital for growth and innovation

Expert Cloud FinOps

Our FinOps specialists optimise your cloud spend.

  • Reduce waste by 20–30% on average
  • Gain tighter control over infrastructure costs and usage

AI & Data Analytics

Use real-time data to optimise pricing, inventory, and operations.

  • Lower operating costs and reduce shrink
  • Boost margins with data-backed decisions

Ready to reclaim your margins?

Talk to our team to identify immediate savings and long-term efficiencies.

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