From Floor to Forecast When people think of merchandising, they often picture tidy shelves, perfect planograms, and products facing forward. While that is true, there is another side to what merchandisers do that often goes... Sep 16, 2025 VSS News
Seasonal Switchovers Done Right Seasonal Switchovers Done Right: The Art of Christmas Retail Every shopper sees it. One day the aisles are stacked with heaters, duvets, and wool socks, and the next they are filled with fairy lights,... Sep 11, 2025 VSS News
Outsourcing Merchandising and Sales Outsourcing Merchandising and Sales: A Smarter Investment The end goal of every brand is growth. That means strong sales backed by flawless execution in store. Yet building and managing your own merch... Sep 8, 2025 VSS News
Brands’ Biggest Merchandising Pet Peeves Merchandising should be the bridge between a brand’s strategy and the store floor. Done well, it lifts sales, builds loyalty, and makes every marketing dollar go further. Done poorly, it creates heada... Sep 4, 2025 VSS News
Retail Mythbusters Retail Mythbusters: Breaking Down Merchandising Myths Every industry has its “rules of thumb”, and retail is no different. But not all of these so-called truths hold up on the shop floor. At VSS, our ... Sep 2, 2025 Our blog
Outsource Execution, Embrace Strategy Work on Your Brand, Not the Back End: Outsource Field Teams with VSS Focus on what matters Picture this: you are investing hours into shaping your brand’s future, driving campaigns, and creating custo... Aug 28, 2025 VSS News
The Human Touch in a Digital Retail World The Human Touch in a Digital Retail World Walk through any store today and you will see how digital tools are changing the way we shop. From electronic shelf labels to QR code product information, tec... Aug 25, 2025 VSS News
Creating Bespoke Solutions for Every Client At VSS, no two partnerships ever look the same. Every brand has its own goals, challenges, and retail presence, which is why we start every new relationship by creating a plan that is built specifical... Aug 21, 2025 VSS News
Fast, Local, Reliable: Fast, Local, Reliable: How VSSHits the Ground Running Imagine this: your brand has a new product landing in stores tomorrow. The pressure is on to make sure it looks great, shelves are full, and every... Aug 18, 2025 VSS News
Turning Store Visits into Action At VSS, we believe reporting should do more than tick a box. It should give you clear visibility of what is happening in every store, highlight opportunities, and provide the insights you need to make... Aug 11, 2025 Our blog
Outsourcing in Tough Times: Outsourcing in Tough Times: Why Quality Still Matters With rising wage costs, inflationary pressure, and the ongoing squeeze on margins, many businesses are reassessing how to get the most from their ... Aug 7, 2025 VSS News
Winning at the Shelf We all love a solid strategy session. The whiteboard moments, the deep dives into data, the fresh campaigns… but here’s the truth: no matter how strong your brand plan is, it won’t deliver results unl... Aug 5, 2025 VSS News