Retail space planning software helps retailers manage and optimize physical stores by leveraging visual representations of each location. This type of software uses planograms to display the physical structure of a store, including elements such as shelves, as well as helping with visual merchandising by incorporating product and brand information. Retail space planning software is used mostly by merchandisers and retail managers to ensure the right products are displayed in the correct location. The software also provides insights into how space planning impacts sales.
Retail space planning can be delivered as a standalone product or as a part of retail management software. Integration with other types of software is required, such as retail assortment management applications and in-store logistics systems.
To qualify for inclusion in the Retail Space Planning category, a product must:
Provide features to create planograms from scratch or by importing data
Help users to visualize store elements and assign products to each one
Deliver multiple visualization options such as 2D, 3D, and virtual tours
Monitor product information for each location and identify discrepancies
Allow users to collaborate when creating and managing planograms