Retail Business
CASE STUDY
From Stockroom to Checkout — AIDE Drives Retail Results
Business Profile:
Chic Strands is a boutique hairdressing salon located in a suburban shopping strip. The salon has 6 staff members, offers walk-in and appointment-based services, retails haircare products, and runs regular promotions on social media. The owner struggles with managing appointments, tracking inventory, balancing books, and staying on top of industry regulations and trends.
Challenges:
- Double-booked appointments or scheduling gaps
- Manual stock tracking for retail products and salon supplies
- Limited time to review financial health or marketing performance
- No structured CRM to track client preferences or history
- Difficulty keeping up with workplace regulations (e.g. new product guidelines or employment awards)
How AIDE Helps
Smart Scheduling & Rostering
Inventory Management
Financial Snapshot
Client Relationship Management
Industry Updates & Compliance
Outcome:
With AIDE, Chic Strands improves staff scheduling efficiency by 25%, reduces stockouts, and automates financial tracking. The owner gains visibility and control while spending less time on admin and more on growing the business and training staff.
Conclusion
AIDE turns fragmented systems into a unified, intelligent assistant tailored for retail salons. It enhances professionalism, compliance, and client satisfaction—essential ingredients for a thriving hairdressing business.