Retail Merchandising Concepts 2025

Merchandising Fundamentals

• Execution

• Associates with leadership direction and oversight • Rag off sections/categories when too full • Don’t overstuff

• Adjust spacing for sizes in textiles when possible to keep aisle full front to back

• Quality Rag off

• Remove damaged items • Remove items without a ticket

• Early Color tag Rag off • Sparingly

• Store Leaders

• Adjust spacing within assigned category space as needed • Keep Category shelf spacing to standard • Partner with Store Management, Regional Director, and Visual Team if additional spacing is needed that impacts another category • Receive updated floor map before making changes • Train and Coach • Work with associates to make sure items are being put away in the correct location the first time, to reduce re-merchandising projects. • When in doubt ask a question

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