Change is in the air. February is almost upon us, and it’s that time of year when retailers are swapping displays of mistletoe and tinsel for Valentine’s Day treats: cards,…

Smart retailers and suppliers are always on the lookout for the next big idea or trend in retail merchandising. Merchandising experts are continuously monitoring what’s going on with individual competitors…

Knowing the fundamentals of product placement in retail stores is a lot different than developing a smart merchandising strategy for individual and unique stores. True sales optimization requires creative leaps,…

Retail space planning software is a vital resource to optimize retail floor plans and product sales. Retail stores can gain deep insights about their customers, store performance, and the most…

Beer and wine planograms are similar to other planogram designs in that they help retail and supply managers optimize sales through strategic product facings and merchandising displays. There are a…

From the initial product orders to the final sale, there is a whole range of factors that go into planogram compliance. The most consistent culprits for disorganized shelves and errors…

Planogram design is most often discussed in terms of increasing the odds a customer will buy the product and maximizing the sales for on-the-spot customers. However, there’s also a broader…

Let’s face it: getting a customer into your retail space is only half the battle. There’s the unique challenge of guiding buyers to certain key areas of your store. And…

What is a planogram? A planogram is a diagram used by retailers that shows the composition of products or services on display for the purposes of maximizing sales. A planogram…

Planograms are important in many retail sectors but play an especially critical role for grocery stores and supermarkets. More than a simple tool that only makes a difference at the…