Shelf Audits and Sustainability:

Shelf Audits and Sustainability:

By Jithan Bridgmohan, CFO Efficient and sustainable practices are essential for success in today’s retail environment. Wasted products, expired items, and out-of-stock situations result in lost revenue, negatively impacting the environment. Brands must...
The Impact of In-Store Activations:

The Impact of In-Store Activations:

Author: Victor Botha, General Manager – Coastal In today’s retail environment, where consumers are bombarded with digital ads, promotions, and recommendations before they even step into a store, why do in-store activations still matter? Simple, because nothing...
Why Upskilling Your Merchandisers

Why Upskilling Your Merchandisers

By Karen Hammond, Head of People Merchandisers are the backbone of the fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) industry, ensuring that every product shines on the shelf. With so much on their plates, empowering merchandisers with the right skills can help them—and your...
The Role of Mystery Shopping

The Role of Mystery Shopping

Rob Hind, Chief Business Dev Officer In the fast-paced FMCG industry, merchandising excellence is essential. With countless brands competing for shelf space, every detail, from product placement to promotion compliance, matters. Ensuring consistency across thousands...
How Smart Merchandising Drives Sales

How Smart Merchandising Drives Sales

By Dawie du Toit, Chief Operations Officer How Smart Merchandising Drives Sales In today’s fast-paced retail world, winning at the shelf means winning the consumer’s mind. I’ve seen time and again that the brands that thrive are those that understand how psychology,...