Michael Bloom

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About Michael Bloom

Company Director | Industry Innovator | Fashion & Footwear Retail Technology Expert With over 40 years of experience in retail software systems, Michael Bloom is a dynamic force in the fashion and footwear industries. As the founder of several successful software companies, Michael has been at the forefront of technological innovation, consistently delivering solutions that transform how retailers manage their operations and engage with their customers. In 2009 Michael established The Software Development Corporation as a research project into new and innovative ways for exploring the application of new software techniques to retail management. From this grew several innovations including, in 2021, Retail Technology Solutions where he is leading the development of a groundbreaking new platform designed to enhance efficiency and drive competitive advantage for retailers in an ever-evolving digital marketplace. His extensive expertise in multichannel systems—spanning stock management, sales insights, and customer analytics—has positioned him as a trusted leader for independent fashion retail businesses seeking to optimise their performance across online and offline channels. Michael’s passion for innovation and his deep understanding of retail trends have made him not only a respected company director but also an industry influencer who shapes the future of retail technology.