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A free tool from IGD and ECR UK to help independent convenience store retailers tackle the root causes of poor on-shelf availability
- Understanding Availability
- Replenishment / Ordering
- Inventory Management
- Merchandising
- Back of Store
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During 2007 the ECR UK Convenience Availability Workgroup focused on identifying and understanding the key drivers of improved on-shelf availability within convenience stores. Working with representatives from many of the major national convenience store retailers, the workgroup put together an assessment tool and guidelines, bringing together many of the key elements of best practice with the aim of benefiting independent convenience store operators who often do not have access to this information. This information is now available as a free download.
The assessment tool enables users to assess the strengths and areas of possible improvement to maintain the availability of product on-shelf through focusing on those aspects of store operations directly relating to on-shelf availability.
The assessment tool and guidelines cover five key areas:
- Understanding Availability
- Replenishment / Ordering
- Inventory Management
- Merchandising
- Back of Store
For each area, the guidelines suggest the key points for consideration, and also provide further explanation against each point.
The supplier / retailer led Convenience Availability Workgroup which developed the assessment tool and guidelines includes representatives from the Association of Convenience Stores, Coca-Cola Enterprises, Co-operative Group, InBev, Masterfoods, Nestle, Palmer & Harvey, Scottish & Newcastle and Sainsbury's.
Find out more about ECR UK's Availability Workgroup here.
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