In an economic system, there are a few recognised variables that influence demand and consumption. Practically speaking, you should never ignore the equ[...]
There is no doubt COVID-19 has negatively impacted all businesses across the globe, regardless of the industry. In reality, it has become a cliché to point out. The reason we are doing that is to juxt[...]
Introducing a category management solution into your business is not a simple process. There are many working parts, and by not having them all in place, you will struggle to reap the full benefits. F[...]
There is no argument that a data-driven planogram is vital for your success as a retailer. After all, it is a fundamental space management tool. And with them, you can improve your shelf space efficie[...]
In addition to serving as part of the healthcare continuum, retail pharmacies have opened their doors to an extended offering of both pharmaceutical and non-pharmaceutical products. Wide and deep prod[...]
We have said it before: data is a fundamental pillar of the category management process. As a retailer, it provides you with insight to your stores and product categories down to SKU level. Through th[...]
Your store floor plan determines how customers shop your store. Either it can leave them feeling confused and frustrated or provide them with a positive shopping experience. In a time where the popula[...]
Store clustering, often also referred to as ‘store grouping’, is a way of grouping stores based on similarities, such as LSM, size and demographics. As for a clustering strategy, stores should impleme[...]
Consumer demand is continuously changing as a result of consumer trends, changes in seasons, consumers becoming more knowledgeable, and unforeseen occurrences such as the global COVID-19 pandemic. To [...]
Planograms play an intricate and central role within the category management process. Once your data has been captured, processed and stored, the next step is to use this data to determine your store [...]
Data is an essential component of the category management process. Once data has been captured and processed it needs to be stored where it is easily accessible. The best way to do this is through a d[...]
