What’s In a Name?

RGIS is an acronym for Retail Grocery Inventory Services. Early success allowed us to scale our business model and rapidly expand into other sectors. Decades later we have far outgrown our name. RGIS now performs more than 174,000 inventories globally per year for companies of all types and sizes.

Years of Experience

A Global Reach

RGIS has offices throughout Europe, Latin America and Asia Pacific...

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Servicing 43 Countries with Innovative Inventory Solutions

With 3,000 Global customers and more than 174,000 inventories completed around the world, we have the resources in the right place to reliably and efficiently complete any project.

Our Technology

Mobile Technology

Speed and accuracy. RGIS handheld devices, including inventory scanners and tablet applications, are designed specifically to accurately capture inventory data.

Research & Development

Powerful and effective. We invest in equipment, processes and whatever the future may bring. We continue to improve existing tools and develop solutions for emerging trends.

SSAE 16 Compliant

Accurate and secure. We participate in independent, annual SSAE 16 assessments. This represents our focus on data security, process controls and compliance.

Inventory Management Pioneers: RGIS

Thomas J. Nicholson founded RGIS in 1958 to offer grocery stores an accurate and economical alternative to in-house inventories. Within a few years, the business expanded beyond the Midwest and started conducting counts across the United States and around the world.

1950's
Creates Retail Grocery Inventory Services in 1958. Headquarters moves from the basement of the Nicholson home to an office in Detroit, Michigan.
1960's
New offices open in Illinois, Florida, Wisconsin, Ohio, Missouri, Indiana, Louisiana and Minnesota. RGIS also creates an international presence in Canada.
1970's
RGIS invests in new technologies, introducing the SCM electronic calculator and the custom-designed TJN calculator.
1980's
RGIS launches the Audit® microcomputer – proprietary technology. RGIS also develops an HQ Data Center for processing information.
1990's
Global reach increases with offices in Mexico, Nova Scotia, British Columbia, Israel and Brazil. Technology takes a quantum leap forward with the introduction of the Portable Financial (PORTFN) program.
2000's
Offices open in ten more countries. RGIS releases the RM-1 wireless scanner and revolutionizes the way inventory data is captured. Blackstone acquires RGIS.
2010's
Advances in wireless technology and software make real-time reporting possible. Mobile apps add new levels of insights and transparency.
2020-present
Acquisition of Ivalis, WIS UK and the Franchise opportunities available. While still increasing technology knowledge to provide innovative inventory solutions for customers.