Retail Merchandising Responsibilities and Planograms

This video provides an overview of the tasks and responsibilities of a retail merchandiser, focusing on the use of planograms to restock shelves. It explains how to measure and arrange shelves accurately, and how to stock products according to planograms. The video emphasizes the importance of consulting team leads or colleagues for assistance when needed.

What should you do if you have questions about your responsibilities?

• Ignore them and continue working

• Ask your team lead at your store assignment

• Search online for answers

• Wait for someone to notice your confusion

What is a planogram used for in retail merchandising?

• To design store layouts

• To arrange store merchandise visually

• To manage employee schedules

• To calculate sales targets

Where should the measurement start and end when using a planogram?

• From the left side to the right side of the shelf

• From the top of the bottom shelf to the top of the next shelf up

• From the back of the shelf to the front

• From the bottom of the shelf to the floor

What is the typical width of shelving mentioned in the video?

• 48 inches

• 36 inches

• 72 inches

• 60 inches

What information is found on the left side of the planogram page?

• Sales targets

• Store layout

• Product information

• Employee schedule

What does 'facings' refer to in a planogram?

• The number of products placed randomly

• The number of products placed in a vertical column

• The number of products placed in a diagonal line

• The number of products placed in a horizontal row

How should products be stocked according to the planogram?

• Only horizontally from left to right

• Only vertically from top to bottom

• Horizontally and vertically from front to back

• Randomly, as long as they fit

What should you do if you need help with a planogram?

• Contact the store manager

• Try to figure it out on your own

• Consult your team lead or a fellow retail merchandising employee

• Ignore the issue and continue working

What is encouraged as you work in the retail merchandising position?

• To stick to only what you know

• To learn more tasks along the way

• To avoid asking questions

• To work independently without assistance

Who should you consult if you have questions about using a planogram?

• Your team lead or a fellow retail merchandising employee

• The cashier

• The store manager

• A customer