{"id":6017,"date":"2025-07-29T00:00:11","date_gmt":"2025-07-29T00:00:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/clearcourse.co.uk\/staging\/?p=6017"},"modified":"2025-11-11T11:20:23","modified_gmt":"2025-11-11T11:20:23","slug":"software-and-payments-specialist-clearcourse-acquires-cloud-based-retail-software-provider-davidson-richards","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/clearcourse.co.uk\/staging\/software-and-payments-specialist-clearcourse-acquires-cloud-based-retail-software-provider-davidson-richards\/","title":{"rendered":"ClearCourse acquires cloud-based retail software provider, Davidson Richards"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>LONDON 29 July 2025:<\/strong> ClearCourse, the provider of industry-specific software and embedded payment solutions for SMEs, announces the acquisition of Davidson Richards, a leading retail management and EPOS (electronic point of sale) systems provider.<\/p>\n<p>Davidson Richards provides cloud-based management and EPOS systems tailored to the retail industry. Founded in 1977 and based in Derby, Davidson Richards launched its flagship product, OpSuite, in 2012 after recognising the need to address gaps left by off-the-shelf products.<\/p>\n<p>Today, OpSuite enables retailers to centralise and streamline operations by integrating with core systems such as accounting software, eCommerce platforms, mobile and loyalty applications, and warehousing. Trusted by many leading garden centres \u2013 a sector where OpSuite has established a strong reputation \u2013 its extensive functionality also makes it suitable for a broad range of sectors, including grocery, fashion, and furniture.<\/p>\n<p>Joining the ClearCourse group will enable Davidson Richards to expand their offerings, providing customers with in-house payment and eCommerce solutions. By offering these in partnership with other specialist ClearCourse companies, Davidson Richards will be able to focus on building new client relationships and to profile the benefits of OpSuite to new retail market segments.<\/p>\n<p>Led by a long-serving expert team including ex-retailers, Davidson Richards offers its clients consultancy, training, bespoke development and dedicated in-house support. Their customer centric approach means that many of the Davidson Richards team are directly involved in technical or support delivery for clients to provide greater value to its clients.<\/p>\n<p>ClearCourse aims to become the engine powering small and medium businesses across the UK by putting big tech solutions in the hands of founders and their growing businesses. Davidson Richards offers a clear opportunity for ClearCourse to deepen its presence in the retail sector, and its long-standing, loyal customer base and experienced team closely align with ClearCourse\u2019s culture and values.<\/p>\n<p>Christina Hamilton, CEO of ClearCourse said:<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u201cWe are delighted to welcome Davidson Richards into the ClearCourse group as part of our Retail &amp; Hospitality Software vertical. OpSuite is a market leading product that is well positioned to expand its innovative offering into new sectors. We are excited about the natural integration this partnership enables, as OpSuite will be able to offer in-house payment and other commerce enabling solutions through the wider ClearCourse group products.\u201d <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Keith Bateman, Sales Director at Davidson Richards said:<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u201cThis acquisition marks an exciting new chapter for our business and customers. Joining the ClearCourse group will enable us to enhance the service we offer our customers, particularly through the introduction of an in-house Electronic Funds Transfer solution. ClearCourse is the ideal partner to help us to grow the business through an increased investment into marketing and to reach more customers.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>LONDON 29 July 2025: ClearCourse, the provider of industry-specific software and embedded payment solutions for SMEs, announces the acquisition of 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