You have a wealth of options when choosing a merchandising partner. What sets RMS apart from the rest of the pack is our unparalleled level of experience with Target, our customized solutions, and our level of contact throughout Target stores. Unparalleled Retail Merchandising Experience RMS is a privately owned, boutique agency specializing in servicing Target,
See How A Large Greeting Card Company Partners with RMS for Expert Scan-Based Trading Management
A large greeting card company had a problem: The shipments they were sending to stores were getting lost and their inventory was not making it to the shelves in a timely manner, especially during their busiest seasons. They were in need of a new retail merchandising partner who could help them get their SBT working
Graduation Gifting is on the Rise
High school and college graduation are important milestones, and gifting for graduates is a highlight of Spring retail spending. Friends and family members want to strike a balance between gifting thoughtfully, appropriately, and practically. The National Retail Association’s 2022 survey of more than 8,000 consumers (18+) shows that both the number of people gifting for
What Questions Should You Ask When Considering a 3rd-Party Merchandising Firm?
As brands and retailers settle into business after the pandemic, we’re experiencing a landscape full of new challenges and opportunities. Consumer demographics have shifted, with Gen Z now taking up significant consumer space and shaping trends. Consumers across the board expect a more smoothly integrated and immersive retail experience, and retailers are responding with new
Why In-Store Retail Execution Matters Most During the Holidays
In-store retail execution during the holiday season can feel like a high-stakes video game. Goal 1: order the right amount of inventory based on predictions. Goal 2: get inventory to the shelves. Goal 3: make sure the inventory on the shelf is set according to the planogram and is priced correctly. Goal 4: get inventory
How to Increase Store Execution and Create Successful Retail Resets, Display Installations, and Promotions
As we approach key store resets and promotions for back-to-college and upcoming seasonal sets, it is important to keep the basics in mind – getting your set right from the beginning prepares you for an entire season of successful sales. Businesses face new challenges from a strained labor market and inflation. It is important to
Scan-Based Trading: Entering the retail market as a direct-to-consumer business or emerging brand
Scan-based trading (SBT) has seen an uptick in popularity, with many retailers seeing it as an approach to increase their stability. As retailers continue to look upon scan-based trading as a favorable stocking strategy, there is a growing opportunity for direct-to-consumer businesses and emerging brands to take advantage. SBT can be a great way for
5 Questions to Ask Retail Merchandising Firms to Maximize In-Store Sales in 2022
Having a retail merchandising partner is one of the best ways to maximize in-store sales in 2022. In another year of retail uncertainty with rising inflation, increasing consumer uncertainty, and lingering supply chain issues, it’s more important than ever to pay attention to how inventory is moving in and out of your brick-and-mortar retail partners.
Maximize Sales: Visual Merchandising and Retail Execution Rates
How much does visual merchandising really impact sales? Turns out, a lot. Even with the rise in online shopping and curbside delivery, in-store shopping at physical retail locations isn’t going away anytime soon and brands would be well-served to make sure their brick-and-mortar merchandising strategies and plans are solid. Let’s dive into why it’s so
Why In-Store Execution Matters: Endcap and Display Management
Despite an increasingly online world, in-store retail purchases are still thriving, making in-store execution crucial to suppliers’ success. Merchandising partners, like Retail Merchandising Services (RMS) can help brands make sure that their in-store inventory is stocked, set, and priced correctly to maximize sales. Why engage a third-party merchandiser though? Shouldn’t the inventory be taken care