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Merchandising
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Store Layout | The arrangement of store fixtures, equipment, and merchandise. |
| Grid Layout | A type of store layout that is characterized by long rows of shelving with aisles between the rows. |
| Loop Layout | A type of store layout that is designed to lead customers from the front of the store, through the store, and back to the front or in a loop around the store. |
| Free Flow Layout | A type of store layout that features merchandise on fixtures, arranged in asymmetrical or free flowing patterns on the sales floor. |
| Spine Layout | A type of store layout that features a center aisle that extends from the front of the store to the back. |
| Fixtures | Permanent or transportable store furnishings that are used to hold and display merchandise. |
| Impulse Purchases | Usually small items of merchandise that are purchased with little or no thought on the part of the customer. |
| Point of Purchase (POP) Displays | Sales promotional tools that are designed to encourage impulse purchasing and highlight special offers. |
| Related Merchandise | Items that are related to each other and that usually sell together. |