The Planogram Puzzle The Planogram Puzzle:Managing Complexity for Multi-SKU, Multi-Zone Brands When a brand has dozens of SKUs, multiple store formats, and frequent promotions, planogram execution becomes a balancing act.... Nov 4, 2025
The Strategy Behind the Shelf Walk into any store and you’ll see hundreds of products fighting for attention. From bright packaging and clever slogans to seasonal displays and shelf talkers, every brand is trying to stand out. But... Oct 28, 2025
From Shelf to Self-Checkout Retail in New Zealand is changing fast. From compact urban formats to self-checkout stations and click-and-collect counters, the way shoppers move through stores looks very different from even five ye... Oct 26, 2025
From the Aisle Up From the Aisle Up: How VSS Builds Retail Careers That Last At VSS, we know great merchandising isn’t just about tidy shelves or perfect planograms. It’s about people. The merchandisers you see in stor... Oct 17, 2025
Localisation Strategies for New Zealand Retailers Localisation Strategies for New Zealand Retailers What Works in Auckland vs Rural NZ vs Boutique Markets If there’s one thing we’ve learnt from 28 years on the shop floor, it’s that retail in New Zeal... Oct 12, 2025
Hidden Pitfalls That Kill Your Shelf Performance 5 Hidden Pitfalls That Kill Your Shelf Performance (and What to Fix First) It’s often the smallest details that make or break a shopper’s decision. You can have the best product, the right price, and ... Oct 7, 2025
Why 100% Merchandising Execution Matters Why 100% Merchandising Execution Matters: The Hidden Cost of Leaving Stores Behind You’ve spent big on marketing, new product development, FSDUs, planograms, and merchandising calls. But here’s the ha... Sep 30, 2025 Our blog
How Regular Merchandising & Sales Calls Drive Real Sales In retail, what you can’t see hurts you. Missed facings, poor shelf compliance, incorrect pricing, or stock sitting in the backroom instead of on the shelf all reduce brand visibility. Brands often as... Sep 23, 2025
The Importance of Point of Sale in Today’s Retail Environment Walk into any store and you’ll see it: shelves full of products, bright lights, and a steady hum of shoppers. It’s a noisy, competitive environment, and your brand needs to stand out. That’s where poi... Sep 17, 2025
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
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
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