We’re pleased to have advised Forma Innovations, a group focused on delivering software and services for the retail sector, on the acquisition of sofco Ltd.
sofco is a leading provider of integrated and collaborative end-to-end planning solutions – serving the retail sector, as well as leading global manufacturers and distributors of household brands.
The move strengthens Forma’s position in mission-critical retail software. The group now offers deeper capability across demand and supply chain planning.
Alongside sofco, Forma Innovations also brings together:
RMS – the provider of Metro, an all-in-one digital workplace for operations, compliance, HR, communications and workforce planning.
CADS - specialists in retail store planning, measured surveys and CAD services
StoreSpace Insights – an advanced space planning software platform used in over 20 countries to optimise layouts, drive efficiency and improve profitability
Prosper - a retail-focused design and architecture agency specialising in delivery, asset specification and standardisation.
With RMS, CADS, Prosper, Storespace Insights and now sofco, Forma provides a unique combination of retail planning, operational software and data-driven insights, helping retailers and brands to simplify, optimise and grow. It unites over 120 in-house specialists spanning software development, customer success, architecture and design, surveying, planning, retail operations, employee engagement and capacity/task impact planning.
James Paton-Philip, Partner in our Corporate team, assisted by Senior Associate Danielle Higgins, led on the provision of legal advice to Forma. The deal follows on from Forma’s acquisition of RMS in 2025, which the team also supported.
Mark Thompson, Chairman at Forma Innovations, said: “We are delighted to announce that Sofco has joined the Forma group. This acquisition expands our supply chain software capabilities, further strengthening the value we can deliver to our customers as we continue in our mission to advance innovation and raise the bar for excellence in retail technology.”
We are very pleased to have supported Forma Innovations on this strategic acquisition of sofco Ltd. This move further strengthens Forma’s retail technology offering, enhancing its capabilities in supply chain and demand planning. We look forward to continuing our relationship with the group as it builds on its mission to deliver innovative, end-to-end solutions for retailers and global brands.James Paton-Philip
Corporate Partner, Hill Dickinson