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🥤🥯 7-Eleven is expanding its footprint with plans to open over 600 large-format, food-centric "New Standard" stores by 2027. This bold move comes with modernized layouts, expanded food and beverage offerings, in-store seating and even EV charging stations — taking convenience to a whole new level! 🚗⚡ For space planners, these changes offer a fresh blueprint for optimizing layout and maximizing high-demand areas. With 7-Eleven focusing on high ROI and an impressive 13% sales lift in these new stores, consider how innovative space management can enhance food-forward, experience-driven environments in your own retail spaces. 🛍️ Check out the full article here! https://bit.ly/40DiAUz #SpacePlanning #RetailInnovation #SpaceOptimization #SmartRetail #CustomerExperience 

🛒 This Black Friday-Cyber Monday, TikTok Shop is shaking up the retail landscape with a “reimagined” shopping experience. By combining exclusive drops from smaller DTC brands with big names like Dyson, Kiehls and Fenty Beauty, TikTok Shop is transforming product discovery — all within the app. What does this mean for space planning? 📈 More than ever, consumers are looking for unique, curated selections and a seamless shopping journey. As demand for exclusive, digital-first products grows, think about how to maximize in-store space for buzzworthy items and explore ways to bring that “digital farmers market” experience into the physical realm. 📱️ https://bit.ly/4hLVaCP #BlackFriday #CyberMonday #TikTok #TikTokShop #RetailInnovation 

Monica Aguirre, a Senior Analyst at Walgreens, recently earned her CPCA certification through the Category Management Association! Walgreens has long been engaged with the CMA, and this opportunity has now expanded to Space Analysts like Monica, who transitioned into a Category Analyst role earlier this year. Monica pursued certification to deepen her knowledge of the category management process and bring valuable insights back to her team. She found the depth of market analysis and its impact on retail strategy particularly fascinating, noting how collaboration between many partners shapes the customer experience. Her advice to others? Don’t give up! Leverage your resources, ask for help, and keep pushing forward—the knowledge you gain will pay off! Check out her full Q&A now! https://bit.ly/3YAdrva #CategoryManagement #MemberSpotlight #CPCA #Walgreens #Retail

📢 Space Planning 101: Putting People & Strategy at the Core! In a rapidly evolving retail world where tech and customer expectations soar, one truth remains: PEOPLE are at the heart of effective space analysis. This week, we launched “Space Analysis 101,” our latest course diving into how smart space planning ensures the right products are front and center for satisfied shoppers. From macro strategies that place entire categories to micro strategies that give each product its best chance to shine, this training covers it all! And while data and tech are tools, YOU—the planners—make it work. 🔍👥 ➡️ Join us to learn the fundamentals and discover how YOU drive the success of every space strategy. https://bit.ly/3YvKHlU #RetailExcellence #SpacePlanning101 #StoreStrategy #CustomerExperience #Planogram

Localized Shelves = Happy Shoppers! Retailers now have powerful tools like planogram versioning to tailor shelves for local demand. With AI-powered insights, each store can meet unique needs — from more cold-weather supplies up north to streamlined inventory in warmer spots. 🧊🔥 Tech from leaders like Nuqleous, RELEX Solutions, and InContext Solutions ensures products are where they’re needed most, boosting customer satisfaction and optimizing inventory dollars! 💡 Read the full article here! https://bit.ly/3A8LP75 #RetailTech #AI #LocalizedInventory #PlanogramVersioning #ShopperExperience #RetailInnovation

🚀 Why Business Storytelling, and Why Now? Storytelling isn't just for novels and movies—it’s a game-changer in today’s business world! The Presentation Company (TPC) has captivated CMA members with their storytelling insights at our annual conferences and webinars, and now we're excited to launch a monthly series with TPC, diving into storytelling best practices. In the first installment, TPC gives a data-backed case for why storytelling is more important than ever – and details six reasons why it’s essential to business success. Check it out now! https://bit.ly/3BTQZEl #CMA #TPC #StorytellingInBusiness #MarketingTips #DataDrivenSuccess

🔒📲 CVS is piloting a new tech solution to make locked display cases less of a hassle for shoppers: unlocking them with the CVS app! 1️⃣ By allowing shoppers to unlock cases themselves, stores can streamline product access and reduce friction, potentially driving higher sales.  2️⃣ This system enables space planners to rethink placement strategies for high-theft items without sacrificing convenience. Consider positioning these smart cases in high-traffic areas for better visibility and security.  3️⃣ With easier access, locked cases can be placed in smaller footprints, freeing up floor space for other merchandising opportunities and improving overall store flow. As retail security tech evolves, integrating customer-friendly solutions like app-unlockable cases could make stores more efficient and shopper-focused. It's time to plan smarter! 🛒🔍 https://bit.ly/3YkgKFg #SpacePlanning #RetailInnovation #SpaceOptimization #CVS #SmartRetail #TheftPrevention #CustomerExperience 

Introducing 10 Spirit Christmas pop-up stores in the Northeast this fall! 🎄🎅🏻 Some locations will convert from Spirit Halloween to Spirit Christmas, optimizing retail space post-Halloween. It will feature immersive experiences like a life-sized gingerbread village and family photo ops with Santa. This bold move gives Spirit the chance to maximize seasonal retail square footage, drawing in shoppers with in-store experiences, and of course festive decor, apparel and holiday gifts for sale. ❄️🛍️ https://bit.ly/4dZjQ7z  #Retail #PopUpStores #HolidaySpacePlanning #SpiritChristmas 

The hottest happy hour networking events for Space Planners and Business pros are BACK this fall! 🍻 Our famous Mix & Mingle series is headed to it's next stop....Bentonville!! Whether you’re here to catch up with old colleagues or meet future collaborators, this is the perfect chance to expand your network in a laid-back, fun atmosphere. 🎉 Best part? It’s FREE! Let’s get ready to connect, sip, and succeed! 🥂 Register now! https://bit.ly/3YyY9GM #MixAndMingle #NetworkingEvents #FallConnections #SpacePlannersUnite

🛒 Private labels are gaining shelf space! Grocers are prioritizing private-label products as shoppers seek value amid inflation. With fewer SKUs, traditional brands face pressure as stores reallocate shelf space for higher-margin alternatives. Some key trends are that 36% of shoppers are switching to cheaper options, led by millennials, and private labels now feature premium, sustainable offerings that attract quality-focused consumers. Retailers like Ahold Delhaize aim to grow private-label sales by 45%, emphasizing fresh and personalized products. For space planners, this shift means optimizing shelf layouts to balance branded and private-label demand. 🛍️ Check out the article here! https://bit.ly/4eOypvP #ShelfSpace #PrivateLabel #GroceryTrends