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🚀 Big news, folks! We’re thrilled to announce our FIRST sponsor for this year’s conference: engine! 🎉 They’re bringing Advanced Data Science and Accelerated Insights to the table, empowering CPG & Retail pros to harness the power of AI for smarter decisions and end-to-end visibility. 🌟 Get ready to see how engine turns data into actionable brilliance. 💡✨ Want to learn how to become a sponsor or register for our event? Check out the link here! https://bit.ly/4eATnxu #CPG #Retail #AI #DataScience #ConferenceSponsor #GameChanger

The holiday season is here, and customers are ready to shop — but are your store layouts helping or hindering their journey? 🛍️ From locked products and understaffed aisles to chaotic self-checkout areas, small oversights can lead to big frustrations for shoppers. 🤔 This year, prioritize:  ✨ Streamlined layouts that make discovery easy.  ✨ Staffed hot zones to ensure locked goods don’t stay locked away.  ✨ Checkout experiences that are as joyful as finding the perfect gift. Let’s turn every square foot of your store into a customer-friendly zone—and keep them coming back all year long. 🙌 https://bit.ly/4fsUCQx What’s your top tip for a stress-free shopping season? Drop it below! 👇 #RetailDesign #SpacePlanning #CustomerExperience #HolidayShopping 

💡 Design for the brands shoppers LOVE! The latest Bain & Company report reveals that "most loved" grocery private labels like Trader Joe's, H-E-B, and Kirkland Signature are driving customer loyalty and wallet share. 🛒✨ As a space planner, you have the power to elevate these brands with strategic placement and engaging in-store displays. Here’s how:  📍 Prioritize premium shelf space for fan-favorites.  📈 Highlight their value with cross-promotional signage.  🎨 Use creative displays to showcase their unique branding. Help create a shopping experience that keeps customers coming back for the brands they adore! ❤️ https://bit.ly/4eK9mcM #RetailSuccess #SpacePlanning #CustomerLoyalty 

Consumers are seeking value in today's economic climate, impacting CPG brands across the board. Recent earnings reveal a shift in consumer spending as Hershey, Molson Coors, PepsiCo and Nestlé face challenges due to budget-conscious choices: 🍫 Hershey: A 1.4% sales drop in Q3 as consumers opt for value, impacting convenience and drug store visits in favor of club and dollar stores. 🍺 Molson Coors: 7.8% decline in Q3 net sales, attributing this to macroeconomic pressures that shifted consumer preferences, especially in beer. For space planners, this trend underscores the need to strategically adjust shelf space, highlight value options and potentially prioritize private labels or budget-friendly alternatives to meet evolving consumer demands. https://bit.ly/3YSLz4c #RetailTrends #ConsumerBehavior #SpacePlanning 

2025 Economic Outlook: Adapting to Shifting Realities The U.S. economy enters 2025 with strong momentum from 2024's growth, but potential changes loom. As 2025 unfolds, adaptation and vigilance will be essential amid evolving economic policies. Check out our latest blog to see what the key takeaways are for the future! https://bit.ly/3O87Iqh #EconomicOutlook #2025Economy #ConsumerTrends #BusinessStrategy #Inflation #PolicyChange #EconomicGrowth #Finance #Adaptability #CPG

We’re excited to announce an upcoming training course for space planners: Store Clustering Through Store Level Data and Tools. 📈 🔧 This course dives into store clustering, a key strategy in CatMan 3.0. By grouping stores based on characteristics like location, size, demographics, and sales, planners can optimize category management and enhance inventory strategies. Space Planning Community members, get ready to boost your expertise! Learn methods from basic clustering to multivariate analysis for better pricing, targeted marketing, and strategic planograms. Stay tuned for course details and check out our FAQ on store clustering to prepare. Let’s make smarter, data-driven decisions! https://bit.ly/3AP91Y4 #ARCLearningMonth #StoreClustering #SpacePlanning #CategoryManagement #development

Did you know that 27% of shoppers will switch retailers or abandon purchases when they encounter locked-up merchandise? 🙅🏻♀️🔒️ As shrink and theft lead to more products behind glass, it’s essential to balance security with a smooth in-store experience. Space planners, consider innovative alternatives like security tags, quick-response buttons and enhanced staff presence to keep high-theft items accessible while maintaining security. 🏷️🔘👮 Let’s make retail spaces smarter, safer and more shopper-friendly! https://bit.ly/40LkTVQ #SpacePlanning #ShrinkSolutions #CustomerExperience #StoreDesign #RetailInnovation 

🥤🥯 7-Eleven is expanding its footprint with plans to open over 600 large-format, food-centric "New Standard" stores by 2027. This bold move comes with modernized layouts, expanded food and beverage offerings, in-store seating and even EV charging stations — taking convenience to a whole new level! 🚗⚡ For space planners, these changes offer a fresh blueprint for optimizing layout and maximizing high-demand areas. With 7-Eleven focusing on high ROI and an impressive 13% sales lift in these new stores, consider how innovative space management can enhance food-forward, experience-driven environments in your own retail spaces. 🛍️ Check out the full article here! https://bit.ly/40DiAUz #SpacePlanning #RetailInnovation #SpaceOptimization #SmartRetail #CustomerExperience 

🛒 This Black Friday-Cyber Monday, TikTok Shop is shaking up the retail landscape with a “reimagined” shopping experience. By combining exclusive drops from smaller DTC brands with big names like Dyson, Kiehls and Fenty Beauty, TikTok Shop is transforming product discovery — all within the app. What does this mean for space planning? 📈 More than ever, consumers are looking for unique, curated selections and a seamless shopping journey. As demand for exclusive, digital-first products grows, think about how to maximize in-store space for buzzworthy items and explore ways to bring that “digital farmers market” experience into the physical realm. 📱️ https://bit.ly/4hLVaCP #BlackFriday #CyberMonday #TikTok #TikTokShop #RetailInnovation 

Monica Aguirre, a Senior Analyst at Walgreens, recently earned her CPCA certification through the Category Management Association! Walgreens has long been engaged with the CMA, and this opportunity has now expanded to Space Analysts like Monica, who transitioned into a Category Analyst role earlier this year. Monica pursued certification to deepen her knowledge of the category management process and bring valuable insights back to her team. She found the depth of market analysis and its impact on retail strategy particularly fascinating, noting how collaboration between many partners shapes the customer experience. Her advice to others? Don’t give up! Leverage your resources, ask for help, and keep pushing forward—the knowledge you gain will pay off! Check out her full Q&A now! https://bit.ly/3YAdrva #CategoryManagement #MemberSpotlight #CPCA #Walgreens #Retail