In 2018, the retail industry attained heights and experienced some pitfalls too. Compared to the other years, 2018 had a number of new retailers entering the realm. They have evolved using updated technologies, including payment schemes and started implementing effective pricing strategies. For instance, Future Group has launched its payment wallet named Future Pay. It can be accessed using any of its retail brand outlets. Retailers have also increased their private label products. Online apps compatible with mobile phones and smart devices have been an added advantage to the retail market. The retail consultants have also evolved to provide necessary aid to the retailers.

RPE is a unique retail consultancy firm which provides innovative services that include package selection, strategic IT planning, and system implementation. Other than these services, the company also provides hosting and clouding services.

RPE has announced its executive leadership team in which Rob Henneke has been promoted as the president and chief executive officer, Mark Stanford has been promoted as the vice president, and Jack Walworth has been promoted as the chief financial officer. “Backed by our trusted and highly-skilled consulting, technical and functional experts, we'll continue to support the needs of our clients by responding quickly and effectively to changing market dynamics,” says Henneke.

Henneke was previously employed as executive vice president and has initiated RPE’s growth by making it become a trailblazer in retail systems consulting, cloud hosting, and data center services. He has worked with highly skilled employees of RPE sales, marketing, and other service teams.

Stanford has a unique combination of technical and functional skills. He joined in RPE as vice president of customer relationship and contributed success in expanding client list. Walworth was one among the first employees who served at RPE in 1999. He was in the role of guiding RPE in financial decisions. He continues to evaluate the financial performance of the company, thereby making the company achieve both long and short-term goals.