StoreSpace® is an advanced retail space planning software designed to help retailers efficiently plan, manage, and optimize store layouts. Developed by experts with over 40 years of experience in macro space planning, StoreSpace® integrates seamlessly with AutoCAD, allowing planners to work directly within .dwg floor plans. By connecting category space with planograms and sales data, it provides a comprehensive environment for creating accurate and effective store designs. This integration enables retailers to enhance operational efficiency, improve in-store compliance, and boost profitability.
Key Features and Functionality:
- Integrated Planning Environment: StoreSpace® works directly within AutoCAD files, utilizing intelligent block libraries and toolsets to streamline the store planning process.
- Planogram Integration: As a NielsenIQ Connected Partner, StoreSpace® allows for easy 'drag and drop' of planograms onto fixtures within floor plans, ensuring accurate product placement and space utilization.
- Data-Driven Insights: The software overlays sales, movement, and profit heatmaps onto floor plans, enabling planners to identify successful areas and underperforming categories.
- Model Store Creation: Retailers can develop 'model stores' based on past performance data, facilitating the replication of optimal layouts across various store types.
- Web-Based Portal: StoreSpace® offers a secure online portal for creating, viewing, and sharing critical store planning reports, enhancing collaboration among stakeholders.
Primary Value and Solutions Provided:
StoreSpace® addresses the complexities of retail space planning by offering a unified platform that integrates macro and micro space planning. It simplifies the planning process, reduces the risk of human error, and ensures compliance with data localization legislation through international hosting options. By providing real-time collaboration tools and advanced data integration, StoreSpace® empowers retailers to make informed decisions that enhance store performance and profitability.