Retail Merchandising Concepts 2025

Merchandising Standards

Wares – Tools • Hand Tools

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Keep like items together

Merchandise vertically by 3’ to 4’ sections • Use bin shelf for smaller items • Keep shelving consistent across category •

Use grid baskets with dividers to keep like items together

• Hammers, Screwdrivers, Saws, etc…

• Fasteners

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Keep smaller items towards the top and larger items towards the bottom

• Nuts, bolts, washers, nails, tacks, etc…

• Adhesives

• Pull all product forward on the shelves for visibility • Make neat rows • Hanging merchandise on peg hooks is always displayed above items on shelves • No merchandise placed on shelf below hanging items

• Glue, tape, electrical tape, etc…

• Corded and Cordless

• Saws, Drills, Batteries, etc…

• Tool Boxes • Painting Supplies • Extension Cords • Automotive • Chains • Car Wash Items • Wipers • Jacks

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