Retail Merchandising Blog

Explore Survey’s latest resources, blog posts, and client success stories that will help make an impactful difference to the retain management strategy of your organization. From how to guides and solutions relating to the retail and CPG industry, to all the latest retail news and sector developments, Survey’s retail merchandising blog covers all the areas that you will need to improve the bottom line of an organization and help optimize its retail management implementation.

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From Cult Classics to Grocery Staples: Scaling AANHPI Brands with Retail Intelligence Select Survey clients across AANHPI and global heritage brands shaping grocery retail   A...
AANHPI and Asian heritage brands are transforming grocery retail. Learn how brands scale from cult favorites to national shelf staples—and why execution at retail drives sustained growth.
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Who this is for  If you’re responsible for how products actually show up in-store—not just how they’re reported—this guide is for you.  Retail Execution & Field Team...
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Survey supports merchandising programs across Dollar General as a preferred execution partner, helping brands ensure products are stocked, compliant, and shopper-ready across one o...
Learn how Survey delivers scalable merchandising execution across Dollar General, helping brands improve shelf availability, ensure compliance, and drive in-store performance.
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Most retail execution dashboards report on-shelf availability (OSA) as a single number. But that number doesn’t always reflect what shoppers actually experience in-store. A produ...
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Retail moves fast. Your shelf should too. But execution gaps happen every day. Out-of-stocks, misplaced products, pricing errors, and missed planograms all impact performance. Th...
Retail execution moves fast, but in-store challenges happen even faster. From out-of-stocks to pricing errors, a retail execution workforce helps brands identify and fix issues in real time, driving more consistent performance at the shelf.
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A sustainability‑minded approach to in‑store execution: fewer trips, fewer repeat visits, and more impact per mile Earth Day is a reminder that sustainability isn’t a sing...
Earth Day is more than a moment. See how optimized retail execution reduces unnecessary travel, repeat visits, and product waste at shelf.
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Sales data tells a story, but it is only part of the picture. Brands rely on it to measure performance, track trends, and evaluate success. But when something goes wrong, like a mi...
Sales data tells a story, but it is only part of the picture. Brands rely on it to measure performance, track trends, and evaluate success. But when something goes wrong, such as a missed target, an underperforming SKU, or a promotion that falls flat, sales data rarely explains why. At Survey, we believe the real answers live inside the store. Through visit data captured in real time, we uncover the conditions that actually drive sales outcomes, giving brands the visibility they need to move from reacting to results to understanding their root causes.
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This International Women’s Month, we’re recognizing the women who help power execution at Survey. From supporting teams in the field to leading initiatives across our global ...
Meet the women powering execution at Survey. Team members share insights on leadership, empowerment, and career growth.
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Women’s History Month Feature | Maria Shriver, Co-Founder At Survey, we believe great brands deserve great visibility. Our new monthly series, Survey Spotlight, celebrates the v...
In honor of Women’s History Month, Maria Shriver shares the inspiration behind MOSH®, the rise of brain-forward nutrition, and how strong in-store execution drives +350% MoM growth.
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The dairy category is one of the most high-stakes aisles in the store. Space is limited, demand is high, expiration dates are non-negotiable, and the pressure to stay in stock is c...
In a rapidly evolving market, dairy brands face the challenge of standing out amidst fierce competition. Traditional merchandising strategies are no longer enough to capture the attention of savvy consumers. This article delves into the cold truth about the dairy industry and explores innovative merchandising techniques that can elevate brand visibility and drive sales. Discover how leveraging data-driven insights, creative packaging, and engaging in-store experiences can transform the way consumers perceive dairy products. Join us as we uncover the secrets to smarter merchandising that can help dairy brands thrive in today’s dynamic marketplace.
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AI-powered merchandising is the key to driving sales, staying agile, and deepening customer loyalty. Without customers, you lack sales, but more importantly, you lack a future for ...
AI-powered merchandising is the key to driving sales, staying agile, and deepening customer loyalty.
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Retail Data, Recalibrated: Getting Closer to the Truth on Shelf  At Analytics Unite, we explored a critical issue facing brands, companies, and retailers today: the disconnect bet...