Retail Merchandising Concepts 2025

Merchandising Fundamentals

Recovery

How we keep the store “customer ready” at all times. ALL DAY – EVERYDAY • Housekeeping • Clean • Restock misplaced items • ALWAYS dispose of any damaged items • Lead by Example • Everyone do the best the can all day, everyday • Snowball Effect • Assign responsibility • “Inspect what you expect” • Do what is expected • Follow up • Accountability • Put away one – touch two • For every one item put away, correct the item to the left and to the right – Verify sizing and colorizing is correct (textiles) » Put in correct location – Straighten row (wares, electronics, sporting goods, toys, etc…) 9