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 🎧 Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more retail insights! #spaceplanning #groceryretail #retailstrategy #omnitalk #retailtech #merchandising #storedesign #retailinnovation #retailpodcast Music by hooksounds.com *Sponsored Content* This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy