Why Partner with Oracle
The Oracle PartnerNetwork will empower your company with exceptional resources to distinguish your offerings from the competition, seize opportunities, and increase your sales.
With the help of Oracle Retail companies can keep pace with their customers, transform the way they do business, and change the economics of their retail business. Only Oracle allows them to create a unified view of their information that delivers economic value to the whole business, from in-store operations to corporate strategy to supply chain and logistical management. Oracle Retail's advanced analytic capabilities transform their ability to make decisions—so they will carry the right items all the time and train the right store staff to execute flawlessly on all their merchandising programs. We do this by providing accurate, actionable information, fully integrated between merchandising and financial systems. And we help retail companies to coordinate their people, processes, and technology to make their retail business more profitable.
Oracle is the number one provider of innovative and comprehensive industry software solutions for retailers – enabling organizations to serve their customers better by applying insight into daily business decisions for more profitable results. With software that provides supply chain, operations, merchandising, store systems, optimization as well as enterprise applications and infrastructure software, Oracle partners with the world’s leading retail companies, including 20 of the 20 top retailers worldwide, to transform the economics of their businesses.
Oracle Retail Applications – Partner Enablement Package Merchandising
Work with Oracle in other areas of Oracle Retail Applications:
- Oracle Retail Merchandise Operations Management
- Oracle Retail Planning and Optimization
- Oracle Retail Pricing
- Oracle Retail Stores
- Oracle Retail Supply Chain Management
- Oracle Retail Technology
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Oracle Retail Applications – Partner Enablement Package Merchandising
- Listen to the replay! Partner Enablement Path for Oracle's Acquisition of Art Technology Group (ATG). Develop, Sell, and Implement Oracle's Unified Cross-Channel Retailing, CRM, and Commerce Footprint. Learn about Oracle PartnerNetwork's ATG enablement roadmap and how to broaden your offerings by developing expertise on Oracle ATG Commerce. Understand the training we will offer for your organization and where to plan resource focus.
- New! Did you miss OpenWorld? Check out the replay: Oracle OpenWorld Partner Experience Online - Hear from Oracle executives and gain insight into Oracle's FY11 channel vision and learn about resources that will help you strengthen your market opportunities and specialize with Oracle.
- Press Release: Advanced Specialization
- Press Release: OPN Specialized Diamond Level
- Press Release: OPN Forum
- Press Release: OPN Specialized Global Award Winners
- OPN Forum Video: Judson Althoff Discusses Advanced Specialization & Diamond Level
- Oracle OpenWorld Partner Experience Online
- Have Your Skills Recognized - Become an Oracle Specialist - If you are skilled at implementing Oracle products you should check to see if there is an "Oracle Implementation Specialist" available that aligns with your product skills.
- OPN Training for Partners - Attend weekly OPN training sessions. It’s the best way to stay current on what you need to do to migrate to OPN and take full advantage of the program once you are enrolled. Sessions are tailored for different audiences including sales and operations. Each training session runs approximately one hour and includes Q&A. The detailed training schedule, including description, times and access information, is posted here.
- Partner News

- Current Global PartnerNetwork Newsletter

- Current Partner Enablement Update

- Subscribe to a variety of Oracle Newsletters – see what’s available (You may be asked to register). Scroll down to the e-newsletter section, and check the boxes for newsletters you'd like to receive.
Local Information
Education
- Enablement 2.0 offers Oracle Partners training resources and tools to support specialized knowledge and ensure in-depth expertize on their chosen path to Specialization. Partners can make the most of the enablement benefits in their drive to extend market reach and expand revenue opportunities.
Learn more about Enablement Benefits - New! Oracle Retail Test Accelerators - The Test Accelerator tools provide a test framework that can be used as an accelerator for implementation teams. The Test Accelerator test cases can provide an overall view of the functional scenarios to be tested in the application. Test Accelerator test cases allow Oracle Retail implementation partners and customers to reference a generic test suite to validate install, data flows, or functionality of key Oracle Retail applications. Each Test Accelerator is available as a set of test cases in Excel format, which can be uploaded into client quality assurance software. Test Accelerators are available for 13.1 RPM and 13.1 ReSA, and can be accessed within the 13.0/13.1 Testing Guide on OPN.
- Engage with Oracle - leverage this unparalleled enablement resource to train your staff on how to develop, sell, and implement Oracle Retail solutions.
Learn about Oracle Retail Applications Product area. - OPN Competency Center is an intelligent training tool that allows partners to manage their Oracle training with role-focused guided learning paths and measure their achievement toward Specialization.
Learn more about: - OPN Enablement 2.0 Boot Camps are designed as a ”jump start" training with the most up-to-date training on industry-leading Oracle solutions and services, offering a combination of classroom lectures, hands-on labs, and case studies.
View All Boot Camp Schedules | Request a Boot Camp
Learn more about:- Introduction to RPAS Configuration
- Introduction to RPAS Fusion Client
- RPAS 13.3 Implementation Advanced and Technical
- Oracle Retail Demand Forecasting
- Stores Application Business Workshop
- Introduction to Retail Markdown Optimization
- Introduction to 13.2.x Flex Fields
- Introduction to Retail Markdown Optimization Technical
- Merchandise Operations Management Application Workshop
- Merchandise Planning and Optimization Application Workshop
- Oracle Retail introduction Size Profile Optimization (SPO)
- Introduction to Workspace Micro-Apps
- Retail Macro Space Management_ In Stores Space
- Retail Regular Price Optimization (RPO)
- Retail Replenishment Optimization (RO)
- Retail Accounting and Planning Concepts
- Retail Installation Assistance
- Retail Integration Bus (RIB) Technical 13.2.x Enhancements
- OPN Certified Specialist Certification identifies and endorses Oracle Partner individuals who achieve certification requirements. This Certification also contributes to company’s achievement towards OPN Specialized Program.
Learn more about:- Oracle Retail Point-of-Service Technical Essentials (1Z0-572) Exam | Exam Study Guide
- Oracle Retail Predictive Application Server 13 Configuration Essentials (1Z0-576) Exam | Exam Study Guide
- Oracle ATG Web Commerce 10 Implementation Developer Essentials (1Z0-510) Exam | Exam Study Guide
- Oracle Retail Merchandising System 13.2 Foundation Functional Implementer Essentials (1Z1-453) Exam | Exam Study Guide
- Oracle Retail Price Management 13.2 Functional Implementer Essentials (1Z1-454) Exam | Exam Study Guide
- Oracle Retail Store Inventory Management 13.2 Functional Implementer Essentials (1Z1-455) Exam | Exam Study Guide
- Oracle Retail Demand Forecasting 13.3 Functional Implementer Essentials (1Z1-463) Exam | Exam Study Guide
- Visit the ATG Commerce Suite Application Knowledge Zone to learn about opportunities for your business.
- Oracle ATG Commerce Suite Enablement Plan for OPN Partners
- Learn about Oracle PartnerNetwork’s ATG enablement roadmap and understand how to build and develop partner expertise on Oracle ATG Commerce. Find out where you should plan to focus your resources, and how to broaden your offerings by leveraging enablement for complementary Oracle solutions.
Events
- Oracle PartnerNetwork Events Calendar
- Oracle Global Events Calendar
- Oracle PartnerNetwork Group on Oracle Mix
Webcasts
- The Next Generation of Retailing
- Solutions Catalog Training Webcast featuring Tips, Tricks and Best Practices (46 minutes)
Tools and Resources
- Tools
Solutions catalog
- Resources
- Development Benefits

- Support Benefits
Customer Success Stories
- Belk Selects Oracle® Retail Markdown Optimization to Enhance the Customer Shopping Experience and Improve Performance
- Central Madeirense Selects Oracle® Retail Suite to Stay Connected With its Customers and Support Business Growth
- Phones 4u to Use Oracle® Retail Stores Applications to Optimise Performance and Drive Customer Service Initiatives
- BT Retail Boosts Upselling and Productivity and Cuts Churn in Price- and Service-Driven Market
- Oracle Retail Fashion Planning Solution Suite
- Oracle Retail Workspace
- Oracle Retail Integration Bus
- Oracle Retail In-Store Space Collaboration
Datasheets
- Retail Resource Library
Retail Resources on Oracle.com
- Development Benefits
OPN Member
Knowledge Zone Community Member
Specialized CompanyNews and Information 
Education 
Events 
Tools and Resources 

OPN Member
Knowledge Zone Community Member
Specialized CompanyNews & Information
Oracle Retail Applications – Partner Enablement Package Merchandising
- Listen to the replay! Partner Enablement Path for Oracle's Acquisition of Art Technology Group (ATG). Develop, Sell, and Implement Oracle's Unified Cross-Channel Retailing, CRM, and Commerce Footprint. Learn about Oracle PartnerNetwork's ATG enablement roadmap and how to broaden your offerings by developing expertise on Oracle ATG Commerce. Understand the training we will offer for your organization and where to plan resource focus.
- New! Did you miss OpenWorld? Check out the replay: Oracle OpenWorld Partner Experience Online - Hear from Oracle executives and gain insight into Oracle's FY11 channel vision and learn about resources that will help you strengthen your market opportunities and specialize with Oracle.
- Press Release: Advanced Specialization
- Press Release: OPN Specialized Diamond Level
- Press Release: OPN Forum
- Press Release: OPN Specialized Global Award Winners
- OPN Forum Video: Judson Althoff Discusses Advanced Specialization & Diamond Level
- Oracle OpenWorld Partner Experience Online
- Have Your Skills Recognized - Become an Oracle Specialist - If you are skilled at implementing Oracle products you should check to see if there is an "Oracle Implementation Specialist" available that aligns with your product skills.
- OPN Training for Partners - Attend weekly OPN training sessions. It’s the best way to stay current on what you need to do to migrate to OPN and take full advantage of the program once you are enrolled. Sessions are tailored for different audiences including sales and operations. Each training session runs approximately one hour and includes Q&A. The detailed training schedule, including description, times and access information, is posted here.
- Partner News

- Current Global PartnerNetwork Newsletter

- Current Partner Enablement Update

- Subscribe to a variety of Oracle Newsletters – see what’s available (You may be asked to register). Scroll down to the e-newsletter section, and check the boxes for newsletters you'd like to receive.
Local Information
Education
- Enablement 2.0 offers Oracle Partners training resources and tools to support specialized knowledge and ensure in-depth expertize on their chosen path to Specialization. Partners can make the most of the enablement benefits in their drive to extend market reach and expand revenue opportunities.
Learn more about Enablement Benefits - New! Oracle Retail Test Accelerators - The Test Accelerator tools provide a test framework that can be used as an accelerator for implementation teams. The Test Accelerator test cases can provide an overall view of the functional scenarios to be tested in the application. Test Accelerator test cases allow Oracle Retail implementation partners and customers to reference a generic test suite to validate install, data flows, or functionality of key Oracle Retail applications. Each Test Accelerator is available as a set of test cases in Excel format, which can be uploaded into client quality assurance software. Test Accelerators are available for 13.1 RPM and 13.1 ReSA, and can be accessed within the 13.0/13.1 Testing Guide on OPN.
- Engage with Oracle - leverage this unparalleled enablement resource to train your staff on how to develop, sell, and implement Oracle Retail solutions.
Learn about Oracle Retail Applications Product area. - OPN Competency Center is an intelligent training tool that allows partners to manage their Oracle training with role-focused guided learning paths and measure their achievement toward Specialization.
Learn more about: - OPN Enablement 2.0 Boot Camps are designed as a ”jump start" training with the most up-to-date training on industry-leading Oracle solutions and services, offering a combination of classroom lectures, hands-on labs, and case studies.
View All Boot Camp Schedules | Request a Boot Camp
Learn more about:- Introduction to RPAS Configuration
- Introduction to RPAS Fusion Client
- RPAS 13.3 Implementation Advanced and Technical
- Oracle Retail Demand Forecasting
- Stores Application Business Workshop
- Introduction to Retail Markdown Optimization
- Introduction to 13.2.x Flex Fields
- Introduction to Retail Markdown Optimization Technical
- Merchandise Operations Management Application Workshop
- Merchandise Planning and Optimization Application Workshop
- Oracle Retail introduction Size Profile Optimization (SPO)
- Introduction to Workspace Micro-Apps
- Retail Macro Space Management_ In Stores Space
- Retail Regular Price Optimization (RPO)
- Retail Replenishment Optimization (RO)
- Retail Accounting and Planning Concepts
- Retail Installation Assistance
- Retail Integration Bus (RIB) Technical 13.2.x Enhancements
- OPN Certified Specialist Certification identifies and endorses Oracle Partner individuals who achieve certification requirements. This Certification also contributes to company’s achievement towards OPN Specialized Program.
Learn more about:- Oracle Retail Point-of-Service Technical Essentials (1Z0-572) Exam | Exam Study Guide
- Oracle Retail Predictive Application Server 13 Configuration Essentials (1Z0-576) Exam | Exam Study Guide
- Oracle ATG Web Commerce 10 Implementation Developer Essentials (1Z0-510) Exam | Exam Study Guide
- Oracle Retail Merchandising System 13.2 Foundation Functional Implementer Essentials (1Z1-453) Exam | Exam Study Guide
- Oracle Retail Price Management 13.2 Functional Implementer Essentials (1Z1-454) Exam | Exam Study Guide
- Oracle Retail Store Inventory Management 13.2 Functional Implementer Essentials (1Z1-455) Exam | Exam Study Guide
- Oracle Retail Demand Forecasting 13.3 Functional Implementer Essentials (1Z1-463) Exam | Exam Study Guide
- Visit the ATG Commerce Suite Application Knowledge Zone to learn about opportunities for your business.
- Oracle ATG Commerce Suite Enablement Plan for OPN Partners
- Learn about Oracle PartnerNetwork’s ATG enablement roadmap and understand how to build and develop partner expertise on Oracle ATG Commerce. Find out where you should plan to focus your resources, and how to broaden your offerings by leveraging enablement for complementary Oracle solutions.
Events
- Oracle PartnerNetwork Events Calendar
- Oracle Global Events Calendar
- Oracle PartnerNetwork Group on Oracle Mix
Webcasts
- The Next Generation of Retailing
- Solutions Catalog Training Webcast featuring Tips, Tricks and Best Practices (46 minutes)
Tools and Resources
- Tools
Solutions catalog
- Resources
- Sales Benefits

- Marketing Benefits
Customer Success Stories
- Belk Selects Oracle® Retail Markdown Optimization to Enhance the Customer Shopping Experience and Improve Performance
- Central Madeirense Selects Oracle® Retail Suite to Stay Connected With its Customers and Support Business Growth
- Phones 4u to Use Oracle® Retail Stores Applications to Optimise Performance and Drive Customer Service Initiatives
- BT Retail Boosts Upselling and Productivity and Cuts Churn in Price- and Service-Driven Market
- Oracle Retail Fashion Planning Solution Suite
- Oracle Retail Workspace
- Oracle Retail Integration Bus
- Oracle Retail In-Store Space Collaboration
Datasheets
- Retail Resource Library
Retail Resources on Oracle.com
- Sales Benefits
OPN Member
Knowledge Zone Community Member
Specialized CompanyNews and Information 
Education 
Events 
Tools and Resources 

OPN Member
Knowledge Zone Community Member
Specialized CompanyNews & Information
Oracle Retail Applications – Partner Enablement Package Merchandising
- Listen to the replay! Partner Enablement Path for Oracle's Acquisition of Art Technology Group (ATG). Develop, Sell, and Implement Oracle's Unified Cross-Channel Retailing, CRM, and Commerce Footprint. Learn about Oracle PartnerNetwork's ATG enablement roadmap and how to broaden your offerings by developing expertise on Oracle ATG Commerce. Understand the training we will offer for your organization and where to plan resource focus.
- New! Did you miss OpenWorld? Check out the replay: Oracle OpenWorld Partner Experience Online - Hear from Oracle executives and gain insight into Oracle's FY11 channel vision and learn about resources that will help you strengthen your market opportunities and specialize with Oracle.
- Press Release: Advanced Specialization
- Press Release: OPN Specialized Diamond Level
- Press Release: OPN Forum
- Press Release: OPN Specialized Global Award Winners
- OPN Forum Video: Judson Althoff Discusses Advanced Specialization & Diamond Level
- Oracle OpenWorld Partner Experience Online
- Have Your Skills Recognized - Become an Oracle Specialist - If you are skilled at implementing Oracle products you should check to see if there is an "Oracle Implementation Specialist" available that aligns with your product skills.
- OPN Training for Partners - Attend weekly OPN training sessions. It’s the best way to stay current on what you need to do to migrate to OPN and take full advantage of the program once you are enrolled. Sessions are tailored for different audiences including sales and operations. Each training session runs approximately one hour and includes Q&A. The detailed training schedule, including description, times and access information, is posted here.
- Partner News

- Current Global PartnerNetwork Newsletter

- Current Partner Enablement Update

- Subscribe to a variety of Oracle Newsletters – see what’s available (You may be asked to register). Scroll down to the e-newsletter section, and check the boxes for newsletters you'd like to receive.
Local Information
Education
- Enablement 2.0 offers Oracle Partners training resources and tools to support specialized knowledge and ensure in-depth expertize on their chosen path to Specialization. Partners can make the most of the enablement benefits in their drive to extend market reach and expand revenue opportunities.
Learn more about Enablement Benefits - New! Oracle Retail Test Accelerators - The Test Accelerator tools provide a test framework that can be used as an accelerator for implementation teams. The Test Accelerator test cases can provide an overall view of the functional scenarios to be tested in the application. Test Accelerator test cases allow Oracle Retail implementation partners and customers to reference a generic test suite to validate install, data flows, or functionality of key Oracle Retail applications. Each Test Accelerator is available as a set of test cases in Excel format, which can be uploaded into client quality assurance software. Test Accelerators are available for 13.1 RPM and 13.1 ReSA, and can be accessed within the 13.0/13.1 Testing Guide on OPN.
- Engage with Oracle - leverage this unparalleled enablement resource to train your staff on how to develop, sell, and implement Oracle Retail solutions.
Learn about Oracle Retail Applications Product area. - OPN Competency Center is an intelligent training tool that allows partners to manage their Oracle training with role-focused guided learning paths and measure their achievement toward Specialization.
Learn more about: - OPN Enablement 2.0 Boot Camps are designed as a ”jump start" training with the most up-to-date training on industry-leading Oracle solutions and services, offering a combination of classroom lectures, hands-on labs, and case studies.
View All Boot Camp Schedules | Request a Boot Camp
Learn more about:- Introduction to RPAS Configuration
- Introduction to RPAS Fusion Client
- RPAS 13.3 Implementation Advanced and Technical
- Oracle Retail Demand Forecasting
- Stores Application Business Workshop
- Introduction to Retail Markdown Optimization
- Introduction to 13.2.x Flex Fields
- Introduction to Retail Markdown Optimization Technical
- Merchandise Operations Management Application Workshop
- Merchandise Planning and Optimization Application Workshop
- Oracle Retail introduction Size Profile Optimization (SPO)
- Introduction to Workspace Micro-Apps
- Retail Macro Space Management_ In Stores Space
- Retail Regular Price Optimization (RPO)
- Retail Replenishment Optimization (RO)
- Retail Accounting and Planning Concepts
- Retail Installation Assistance
- Retail Integration Bus (RIB) Technical 13.2.x Enhancements
- OPN Certified Specialist Certification identifies and endorses Oracle Partner individuals who achieve certification requirements. This Certification also contributes to company’s achievement towards OPN Specialized Program.
Learn more about:- Oracle Retail Point-of-Service Technical Essentials (1Z0-572) Exam | Exam Study Guide
- Oracle Retail Predictive Application Server 13 Configuration Essentials (1Z0-576) Exam | Exam Study Guide
- Oracle ATG Web Commerce 10 Implementation Developer Essentials (1Z0-510) Exam | Exam Study Guide
- Oracle Retail Merchandising System 13.2 Foundation Functional Implementer Essentials (1Z1-453) Exam | Exam Study Guide
- Oracle Retail Price Management 13.2 Functional Implementer Essentials (1Z1-454) Exam | Exam Study Guide
- Oracle Retail Store Inventory Management 13.2 Functional Implementer Essentials (1Z1-455) Exam | Exam Study Guide
- Oracle Retail Demand Forecasting 13.3 Functional Implementer Essentials (1Z1-463) Exam | Exam Study Guide
- Visit the ATG Commerce Suite Application Knowledge Zone to learn about opportunities for your business.
- Oracle ATG Commerce Suite Enablement Plan for OPN Partners
- Learn about Oracle PartnerNetwork’s ATG enablement roadmap and understand how to build and develop partner expertise on Oracle ATG Commerce. Find out where you should plan to focus your resources, and how to broaden your offerings by leveraging enablement for complementary Oracle solutions.
Events
- Oracle PartnerNetwork Events Calendar
- Oracle Global Events Calendar
- Oracle PartnerNetwork Group on Oracle Mix
Webcasts
- The Next Generation of Retailing
- Solutions Catalog Training Webcast featuring Tips, Tricks and Best Practices (46 minutes)
Tools and Resources
- Tools
Solutions catalog
- Resources
- Enablement Benefits

- Development Benefits
Customer Success Stories
- Belk Selects Oracle® Retail Markdown Optimization to Enhance the Customer Shopping Experience and Improve Performance
- Central Madeirense Selects Oracle® Retail Suite to Stay Connected With its Customers and Support Business Growth
- Phones 4u to Use Oracle® Retail Stores Applications to Optimise Performance and Drive Customer Service Initiatives
- BT Retail Boosts Upselling and Productivity and Cuts Churn in Price- and Service-Driven Market
- Oracle Retail Fashion Planning Solution Suite
- Oracle Retail Workspace
- Oracle Retail Integration Bus
- Oracle Retail In-Store Space Collaboration
Datasheets
- Retail Resource Library
Retail Resources on Oracle.com
- Enablement Benefits
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