Customer-Centered Design: A New Approach to Web Usability

Refreshing the Shelf

Refreshing the shelf requires shelf management or “detailing” on a regular basis. Typically, retailers or manufacturers hire firms to come to the store on a daily, weekly, or monthly basis to restock, clean, and generally manage the physical retail presence. Some retailers prefer to perform this service internally.

When companies refresh the shelf at retail, they ensure that the presentation is good—products are facing the right way, torn or damaged products are removed, and the pegs or bins are restocked.

Products should be replaced when new packaging is released. Consumers are confused when two or more identical products feature different colors or images. Consumers also expect older products to be discounted when new versions ...