Why Space Planning Could Make or Break Many Grocery Retailers In The Years To Come | 5IM

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

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