Dollar General, Dollar Tree Stores, and Family Dollar are not only leaders in the dollar channel but also among the top U.S. food retailers, driven by inflation and strategic price increases. According to NielsenIQ, "Value" channel stores, including dollar stores, captured 36.1% of the U.S. food retail market, with grocery becoming a key focus. The Space Planning Community explores how these stores' investment in food signals a broader competition with traditional grocers and its implications for space planners and category managers. Read our blog to see our findings and takeaways! https://bit.ly/3Sq5J3b #foodinflation #retail #spacetrends #dollarstores
Space Planning Community
Retail
Chicago, Illinois 692 followers
A UNIFIED VOICE FOR RETAIL PRACTITIONERS IN THE SPACE MANAGEMENT FIELD.
About us
The Space Planning Community is a collaborative, non-competitive environment for retailers, consumer goods companies, and brokers to learn, connect, and advance the retail space management profession. Launched by the Association of Retail and Consumer Professionals, headquartered in Chicago, IL the community provides value to its members through networking, best practice sharing, training, events, thought leadership content, and more. With both corporate and individual membership options, participating in a way that suits your needs has never been easier.
- Website
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https://spaceplanning.global/
External link for Space Planning Community
- Industry
- Retail
- Company size
- 11-50 employees
- Headquarters
- Chicago, Illinois
- Founded
- 2022
- Specialties
- Space Planning, Retail, Training, Thought Leadership, Networking, Certification, and Webinars
Updates
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Tune in this Wednesday for an awesome upcoming webinar! As online ordering and pickup or delivery services gain popularity, the role of store pickers becomes crucial in maintaining shelf integrity for click-and-collect operations. Learn about the impact of inventory accuracy and understand how this affects both store operations and customer satisfaction. In this session, we will discuss strategies for managing out-of-stock efficiently and making swift decisions. Reserve your spot now! https://bit.ly/3WI7yLe Presented by: Alisa Henry, Director of Customer Success at Cantactix Solutions Inc. Jason Dull, Strategic Advisor at Cantactix Solutions Inc. #CatMan #SpacePlanning #CustomerSatisfaction #Inventory
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🛍️ Kohl's is introducing dedicated dress shops in 700 locations, strategically positioned at the front of the store to maximize visibility and customer engagement. These shops will showcase a broadened dress selection featuring new brands like London Times, Harper Rose and Nanette Lepore, alongside existing favorites such as Nine West and Vera Wang. The layout emphasizes vibrant color and print stories, designed to enhance the shopping experience. This initiative is part of Kohl's strategy to revamp its product offerings, focusing on growth opportunities in social, career and occasion dresses. 🌸👗 Read the full article now! https://bit.ly/4cUK0Zf #SpacePlanning #Kohls #RetailDesign #DressShop
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The hottest happy hour networking events for Space Planners and Business professionals alike are making a come back this fall! 🍻 We are excited to announce our popular Mix & Mingle events will be visiting four buzzing US cities including Chicago, Minneapolis, Cincinnati, and last but not least...Bentonville! Rekindle with your network or form new connections with future partners by attending one (or more) of these free events! 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐤 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐜𝐚𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐫 - 𝐫𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐬 𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐡 𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐨 𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐜𝐢𝐭𝐲! 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞: https://lnkd.in/g_T3kQTR #CatmanNetworking #SpacePlanning #Leadership #MixAndMingle #GrowYourNetwork
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As households tighten spending, snack lovers are now opting for value and private-label options! In response, Frito-Lay plans to slash prices on select products like unsalted chips, aiming to offer better value amidst economic challenges. This move comes as major retailers also roll out price cuts, reflecting a broader shift in consumer behavior towards affordability. For space planners, understanding these consumer trends is crucial. How can retail spaces adapt to cater to cost-conscious shoppers while maintaining profitability and brand loyalty? Share your thoughts on navigating price sensitivity in retail in the comments! 🌍💼 Check out the full article now! https://cnn.it/46a4RFE #RetailSpacePlanning #ConsumerBehavior #EconomicTrends #StoreDesign
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Private brands are setting new records! During the first half of 2024, according to Circana data shared by the PLMA, store brands have not just held their own — they're thriving. 🌟 This data reflects a sweeping trend across all retail channels, departments and categories. Store space planners should take note: Nearly half of surveyed grocery shoppers plan to buy more private brands over the next year, according to recent research from FMI – The Food Industry Association. To stay ahead, it’s crucial to adapt your store layouts and merchandising strategies to support this surge! Check out the full article here! https://bit.ly/4bOiStP #SpacePlanning #RetailTrends #PrivateBrands #SpaceAllocation #RetailGrowth
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The hottest happy hour networking events for Space Planners and Business professionals alike are making a come back this fall! 🍻 We are excited to announce our popular Mix & Mingle events will be visiting four buzzing US cities including Chicago, Minneapolis, Cincinnati, and last but not least...Bentonville! Rekindle with your network or form new connections with future partners by attending one (or more) of these free events! 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐤 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐜𝐚𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐫 - 𝐫𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐬 𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐡 𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐨 𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐜𝐢𝐭𝐲! 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞: https://lnkd.in/g_T3kQTR #CatmanNetworking #SpacePlanning #Leadership #MixAndMingle #GrowYourNetwork
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Looking to build a beverage program at your store? Sip on this. 🥤 In a competitive market where beverages are a top draw, some stores understand the importance of staying ahead with unique offerings that appeal to all demographics. From refreshing nitro coffee to locally beloved favorites, these beverage programs highlighted in this C-Store Dive article are designed to cater to every taste bud and keep customers coming back for more. Discover how they're blending strategic signage, offerings, local flavors, and customer loyalty to create a beverage program that stands out! https://bit.ly/3S5Aief #BeverageInnovation #ConvenienceStoreLife #DrinkUp
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Saks Fifth Avenue is expanding The Fifth Avenue Club, the premier luxury personal shopping and styling service, to 20 standalone locations by the end of the year. This strategic move aims to bring a personalized, top-tier shopping experience to more valued customers. The expansion strategy is rooted in deep customer insights, identifying high-potential markets where these services can make a significant impact. The clubs have proven especially popular among clients interested in women’s ready-to-wear fashion. In addition to expanding their club locations, Saks Fifth Avenue continues to enhance their physical store presence. 🌟✨ Take a look at the full article here! https://bit.ly/4eW7SgK #SaksFifthAvenue #FifthAvenueClub #LuxuryShopping #PersonalStyling #FashionExperience #RetailExpansion
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As retailers seek to create a more immersive experience for shoppers, lighting is an area that can be a differentiator. This Commercial Integrator feature takes a closer look at trends in dynamic lighting, in which factors like tone, color, intensity, and direction can be altered throughout sections of a store. 💡 Read more here! https://bit.ly/4bE2pbm #SpacePlanning #Lighting #CommercialLighting #Immersive #Experience