Centric Software® has announced that UK-based menswear brand Percival has officially launched its Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) system, going live on schedule and within budget. This rollout marks a major step forward for the brand, helping to simplify product development and unify data across departments.
Percival, best known for its modern take on classic menswear, has grown steadily since its founding a decade ago. With a presence in top retailers like Nordstrom, Liberty, and Brown Thomas, the brand produces seasonal collections and unique collaboration pieces throughout the year. Its expanding catalog—currently comprising several hundred SKUs—demanded a scalable system to support future growth.
Recognizing the need to streamline workflows and reduce reliance on manual processes, Percival adopted Centric PLM SMB, a cloud-based solution tailored for small to mid-sized fashion businesses. The platform is now being used by the company’s merchandising, design, and production teams.
“Before Centric PLM, we were spending too much time managing spreadsheets and data manually,” said John Bell, Merchandiser at Percival. “We needed a single source of truth for all product information—and Centric has delivered exactly that.”
According to Bell, the results were immediate. SKU and barcode creation now happens automatically, cutting product creation time in half. Purchase orders are also generated twice as fast, and errors linked to inconsistent data—such as pricing or labeling issues—have been significantly reduced.
Since the transition, day-to-day operations like product development, inventory intake, and PO management have become more efficient and cohesive. Bell notes that the team is now able to focus on higher-value work rather than being bogged down by admin tasks.
“Reducing manual input means we’re spending less time on data entry and more time making informed decisions,” Mr Bell said. “The system has improved accuracy and made team collaboration easier across the board.”
Percival initially ran a testing phase with Centric PLM before going live, allowing them to tailor the setup to fit their needs. Bell praised the support from Centric’s team, highlighting their adaptability and ongoing assistance throughout the implementation.
Centric Software CEO Chris Groves also commented on the partnership: “We’re thrilled to see Percival fully operational with Centric PLM and already achieving return on investment. We’re excited to support their continued growth in the years to come.”
Headquartered in Silicon Valley, Centric Software delivers advanced product lifecycle management (PLM) solutions tailored for food and beverage companies, retailers, and brands operating across multiple product categories. With deep expertise in fast-moving consumer goods, Centric helps businesses manage every stage of product development — from design and sourcing to packaging, compliance, and sales — all through a centralized, intelligent platform.
Centric PLM™ is designed specifically for the complex needs of the food and beverage industry. The platform brings together regulatory workflows, formulation management, supplier collaboration, labeling, and production tools in one connected system. Built-in industry standards and smart features support better decision-making, reduce launch timelines, and improve product quality. Companies using Centric PLM™ have reported productivity gains of up to 50% and a 60% reduction in time-to-market.
Centric Visual Boards™ offer a new approach to managing product assortments. This visual planning tool integrates real-time data and imagery from across business systems into a single, easy-to-use interface. It allows teams to align product offerings with consumer demand quickly and efficiently, helping shorten development cycles and improve market relevance.
Centric PXM™ (Product Experience Management) unifies product data, digital assets, and content delivery under one system. By combining PIM, DAM, content syndication, and digital shelf analytics, it helps brands streamline the path from development to market. This integrated solution supports channel expansion, higher conversion rates, and stronger margins. Centric Software’s solutions are recognized for their fast deployment, high user engagement, and measurable business impact. Trusted by leading companies worldwide, Centric consistently ranks at the top of industry reports for innovation, customer satisfaction, and return on investment.
