Ghent, 17/07/2026 — Alistar, a European full-service technology partner and specialist in AI, business applications, data and ICT, acquires TCOG. TCOG is a leading Microsoft partner with offices in Belgium, the Netherlands and India. With this move, Alistar strengthens its expertise in fashion, retail and omnichannel solutions and further expands its international presence. Alistar now grows to more than 930 employees and achieves annual revenue of 160 million euros.
One integrated solution for complex omnichannel supply chains
With TCOG, Alistar adds specialized fashion and retail software and many years of industry expertise to its portfolio. As a Trusted Microsoft ERP Partner and Diamond LS Retail Partner, TCOG brings the technology, insights and guidance retailers and fashion companies need to grow in a market where supply chains are becoming increasingly complex and customer expectations continue to rise.
“With TCOG, we are bringing in deep expertise to prepare the fashion and retail industry for the AI revolution. The Alistar AI Benchmark 2026 shows that confidence in AI is high, but the step towards concrete results remains difficult. By combining TCOG’s retail and supply chain knowledge with our data and AI capabilities, we help these companies deploy AI reliably: from sharper forecasting to greater control over all business processes,” says Jan Hofman, CEO of Alistar.
“With TCOG, we are bringing in deep expertise to prepare the fashion and retail industry for the AI revolution. The Alistar AI Benchmark 2026 shows that confidence in AI is high, but the step towards concrete results remains difficult. By combining TCOG’s retail and supply chain knowledge with our data and AI capabilities, we help these companies deploy AI reliably: from sharper forecasting to greater control over all business processes.”
Jan Hofman, CEO of Alistar
“Joining Alistar is a logical next step for us. We will continue doing what we do best: delivering integrated solutions for the fashion and retail industry. We now gain the scale, network and strength of a strong European company. Our customers and colleagues can count on continuity as well as new growth opportunities,” adds Francis Adams, CEO of TCOG.
From AI promise to results, also in fashion and retail
The Alistar AI Benchmark 2026 shows that 87 percent see AI as a huge opportunity, but only 6 percent have truly embedded it into their processes. The belief is there, but scale and quality assurance are still lacking. For fashion and retail companies, that gap weighs particularly heavily.
Especially in the face of volatile demand, rapidly changing collections and complex supply chains across multiple channels, AI can make the difference in forecasting, inventory management and assortment management, provided there is a reliable data foundation and industry expertise. By combining TCOG’s retail expertise with Alistar’s data and AI capabilities, we bring AI for these companies from promise to daily practice.
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About Alistar
Alistar is a European full-service technology partner that helps organizations realize their digital ambitions. By bringing together human insight, data, and technology, we develop smart solutions that accelerate processes, increase scalability, and enable sustainable growth. Always strategic. Always people-oriented.
Alistar offers end-to-end solutions ranging from business applications, modern workplace, CRM, ERP, data & BI, security, e-business, and AI. We provide strategic advice, implementation, and expert-level support in digitalization projects. Alistar is headquartered in Ghent, Belgium, and has offices in Belgium, the Netherlands, France, Spain, Portugal, Argentina, Indonesia and India.
About TCOG
TCOG is the leading Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central and LS Central partner with a strong focus on fashion and retail. With more than 100 employees, TCOG supports retailers and wholesalers from the Netherlands, Belgium and India with ERP implementations, retail automation, integrations and continuous optimization.
With industry-specific solutions such as itSuitsFashion 365, LS Central and Integration Manager, TCOG combines deep knowledge of fashion and retail processes with technological expertise. This helps TCOG customers work more efficiently, grow in a scalable way and be ready for the future.
