Why Space Planning Could Make or Break Many Grocery Retailers In The Years To Come | 5IM
Omni Talk Retail · Omni Talk Retail
Audio is streamed directly from the publisher (pdcn.co) as published in their RSS feed. Play Podcasts does not host this file. Rights-holders can request removal through the copyright & takedown page.
Show Notes
In this 5 Insightful Minutes episode, A&M's consumer and retail experts Chris Creyts and Brandon Pezely join Omni Talk to reveal how grocers can adapt their space planning strategy in today's rapidly changing retail landscape.
From the $37 billion growth in fresh food areas to the $27 billion revenue loss in general merchandising, Chris and Brandon break down why advanced space planning isn't just important—it's essential for survival. They share actionable insights on navigating inflation impacts, e-commerce disruption, GLP-1 drug effects on shopping behavior, and the health & wellness trend reshaping grocery stores.
🔑 Topics covered:
- Why grocers must evaluate space strategy NOW in this inflationary environment
- The $37B fresh food growth vs $27B general merchandise decline
- Common mistakes retailers make when overhauling store layouts
- Best practices for piloting and scaling space changes
- Building the right organizational structure for space planning success
- How to create margin vs shelf space analysis charts
- Future-proofing your space strategy for the next 5-10 years
Access A&M space planning report here: https://alvarezandmarsal-crg.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/AM-CRG-Space-and-Assortment-Optimization.pdf
🎧 Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more retail insights!
#spaceplanning #groceryretail #retailstrategy #omnitalk #retailtech #merchandising #storedesign #retailinnovation #retailpodcast
Music by hooksounds.com
*Sponsored Content*
This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis:
Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy