How to enhance the attractiveness of products on scattered shelves
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m.huangyantv.com | Release time:2025年12月29日
The scattered weighing area is the core area for attracting and increasing revenue for supermarkets and convenience stores. The products are mostly essential categories such as snacks, grain and oil, and dry goods. As a carrier, the shelves directly determine the attractiveness and transaction rate of the products. To enhance the attractiveness of the scattered weighing area shelves, the core revolves around four core logics: orderly display to show value, visually eye-catching and eye-catching, flow guidance to promote stopping, and intimate details to provide a better experience, making the products "look good, easy to get, and want to buy". The specific practical skills are as follows:
1、 Core skill 1: Scientific display in an orderly and orderly manner, making the products' value clear at a glance '
Scattered products come in a variety of categories and are prone to clutter. Therefore, it is important to ensure that the shelves are properly classified and organized in order for customers to quickly find their desired products. This not only highlights the richness and neatness of the products, but also enhances their first impression
1. Properly partition by category, with clear and orderly shelf positioning
The shelves are divided into areas based on "category+consumption scenario", with clear labeling to avoid mixing different categories and adapt to customer purchasing habits:
Core zoning logic: Snack area (puffed, nuts, candies) → Grain and oil area (rice, flour, miscellaneous grains) → Dry goods area (fungus, shiitake mushrooms, goji berries) → Baking area (biscuits, pastries, bread) → Fruit and vegetable drying area (dried fruits, freeze-dried fruits), clear zoning, customers can go directly according to their needs without having to search repeatedly;
Corresponding planning of shelf shelves: The same category is centrally displayed on the same shelf/column, for example, nuts are placed in the middle golden position, candies are placed in the lower layer, and dry goods are placed in the higher layer. The categories are not cross regional, and the visual appearance is more organized;
Clear and eye-catching labeling: Each layer of the shelf is labeled with clear category labels, indicating "category name+unit price" in bold and eye-catching font, making it convenient for customers to quickly compare prices. At the same time, price tags are paired to avoid confusion caused by price tags falling off.
2. Display in layers according to "golden position+adaptive position" to activate sales volume
The exposure rate of shelves varies at different levels, and displays are adapted according to product popularity and profit, making popular products more eye-catching and profitable products more exposed
Golden layer (1.2-1.5m above ground): Display popular, hot selling, and high profit products (such as internet famous nuts and dried fruits), which are within reach of customers and have a direct line of sight. This is the core area for transactions, and priority is given to core products;
Middle level (0.8-1.2m/1.5-1.8m above ground): Display regular and potential products (such as regular candies and miscellaneous grains), suitable for customers of different heights to pick up and supplement transactions;
Low level (0.3-0.8m above ground): Display heavy goods and large packaged goods (such as large bags of rice flour and whole packs of biscuits), with load-bearing adaptability and no waste of golden space;
High rise (above 1.8m above ground level): Display lightweight and low-frequency selected goods (such as bulk dry goods and spare snacks), replenish inventory, and balance display richness.
3. The product code should be neatly and fully arranged to prevent "empty shelves+disorder" and reduce points
Scattered products are most afraid of being sparse and messy. The shelves should be stacked in a "full and not crowded, neat and not loose" manner, highlighting the sense of sufficiency of the products:
Full display: Fill the corresponding shelves/containers with products of the same category to avoid a half empty state (empty shelves may make customers feel that the products are unsold). Prioritize restocking the front row and stock the back row to maintain full display;
Neat and uniform: Products of the same category should be placed in the same direction, such as bagged snacks with their openings facing in the same direction, and miscellaneous grains should be laid out neatly to avoid skewness and twisting; Bulk dry goods should be stored in standardized storage boxes, with consistent sizes and a cleaner visual appearance;
2、 Core skill 2: Visual attention to create an atmosphere, making the product "grab attention at a glance"
Visual impact is the key to enhancing attractiveness. Through shelf aesthetics, color matching, and lighting assistance, the bulk area can win over supermarkets and actively attract customers to stop and visit
1. The appearance of shelves and containers should be unified to enhance the overall texture
Scattered shelves are not just tools for carrying goods, their appearance directly affects the grade of the products. To achieve "uniform shelf style and container compatibility for goods":
Shelf style adaptation scenario: Supermarkets choose simple and atmospheric metal shelves (silver/black) to highlight cleanliness and tidiness; Community convenience stores can choose warm toned wooden shelves to create a warm feeling; The surface of the shelf should be kept clean and free of stains, and regularly wiped to avoid rust, dust, and loss of points;
Unified standard for storage containers: Bulk goods are stored in transparent storage boxes and sealed cans of uniform specifications, which are both dust-proof and moisture-proof, and allow customers to see the condition of the goods clearly (such as the fullness of nuts and the color of dried fruits); Clearly label the container and match it with the shelf label to avoid confusion;
Highlight of irregular shelves: Display popular products with irregular shelves (curved, multi-layered ladder style) at the core of the weighing area, different from conventional straight shelves, breaking the visual monotony and quickly attracting customers' attention.
2. Color matching is coordinated and eye-catching, stimulating purchasing desire
Using product colors and shelf color matching to create a more layered display and match customer visual preferences:
Concentrated display in the same color scheme: for example, warm colored products (orange puffed snacks, yellow pastries) are displayed in a centralized manner, while cool colored products (green dried fruits and vegetables, dark dried goods) are displayed in a centralized manner, with unified colors and better visual appeal;
Color blocking embellishments attract attention: adding a small amount of color blocking products to the same color display to form a visual focus and attract customers' attention;
Shelf color matching is not competitive: The main body of the shelf is selected in light colors (white, silver) to avoid dark shelves masking the color of the product, making the product itself the visual core.
3. Light assisted brightening and color enhancement, highlighting the texture of the product
Appropriate lighting can enhance the freshness and texture of products, avoiding dimness that may make them appear cheap
Basic lighting: LED warm white spotlights are installed above the shelves in the weighing area, with sufficient brightness to illuminate each layer of the shelves, avoiding blind spots and shadows, making the color of the products brighter (such as fuller nuts and more attractive dried fruits);
Key Highlights: Add key spotlights above the popular products in the golden layer to individually brighten them up and create a visual focus, making the popular products more prominent;
Key points for avoiding pitfalls: Avoid direct sunlight (which can cause dry goods to get damp and snacks to fade), ensure soft and even lighting brightness, and balance lighting and product protection.
3、 Core skill 3: Flow guidance and scene based display to make customers "willing to stay and make more purchases"
Good flow guidance can extend customer stay time, and scenario based display can stimulate potential demand, allowing customers to shift from "buying essential needs" to "making multiple purchases" and increasing the average customer price
1. The shelf flow conforms to customer habits and guides orderly shopping
The shelf layout is designed according to the customer's shopping path to avoid congestion and guide customers to explore the entire area, increasing purchasing opportunities:
Entrance drainage: Use low shelves at the entrance of the weighing area to display popular and promotional products, attracting customers to enter; The entrance width is moderate (≥ 1.2m), making it convenient for multiple people to enter at the same time and avoiding congestion;
Smooth flow: The shelves are arranged in a "zigzag" or "straight" shape, with a channel width of ≥ 0.8m, making it convenient for customers to push carts, turn around, and shop without obstruction; Avoid disorderly placement of shelves, eliminate blind spots, and allow customers to browse all categories;
Export related: The exit of the bulk weighing area is close to the cash register or fresh food area. Customers can directly go to the checkout or purchase fresh food at the same time after browsing the bulk weighing area, which enhances the associated consumption.
2. Scene based combination display to stimulate potential purchasing demand
Breaking away from the single logic of "displaying by category" and combining display according to consumption scenarios, making customers associate usage scenarios and promoting more purchases:
Home scene combination: display "miscellaneous grains+dry goods+nuts" in the same area of the shelf, suitable for home soup cooking and Congee cooking scenes, mark "soup cooking combination" and "health miscellaneous grains combination", and guide customers to one-stop shopping;
Snack scene combination: The golden layer displays "internet famous nuts+dried fruits+puffed snacks", suitable for watching TV dramas and entertaining scenes, labeled with "drama watching snack packages" to stimulate customers to make purchases together;
Seasonal scene combination: Display "red dates, longan, walnuts" in prominent positions on the shelves during autumn and winter seasons, and label "autumn and winter health combination"; Display "freeze-dried fruits and cool candies" in summer to meet seasonal needs and enhance attractiveness.
3. Prominent promotional displays promote immediate transactions
There are many promotional activities for individual products, and the exclusive shelf area is used for promotional display, making the discounts clear at a glance and promoting customers to place orders in real time:
Exclusive promotion area: Set up a "promotion zone" shelf at the core of the bulk area, displaying discounted and full discount products, and mark "special offer" and "buy two get one free" with red promotional signs in prominent font;
Bundled display: Promotional products are displayed in combination with regular products, such as "buy popular nuts and get the same small package", placed in the same shelf compartment to guide customers to make up for orders;
Expiry Product Zone: Set up a separate "Expiry Special Offer" shelf, labeled with expiration dates and discounted prices, neatly displayed to avoid waste and attract price sensitive customers.
4、 Core Skill 4: Thoughtful attention to detail enhances the user experience, making it easy for customers to buy and take
Details determine the experience, and the thoughtful design of shelves can reduce the difficulty of customer selection, enhance favorability, and promote transactions, avoiding the embarrassment of "good-looking but difficult to take"
1. Convenient access, lowering the threshold for purchasing
Customers pay attention to convenience when choosing bulk products, and the shelf design and display should be adapted to their picking habits to avoid being "out of reach and unstable":
High adaptability: The golden layer prioritizes displaying high-frequency products to avoid placing them too high or too low, making them easy for the elderly and children to access;
Complete supporting tools: Each shelf area is equipped with a unified clamp, spoon, and weighing bag, which are hung on a dedicated hook on the side of the shelf for easy access by customers and to avoid disorderly placement of tools;
Anti spill design: The shelf grid edges are equipped with leak proof barriers, and the storage boxes are designed with sealed covers to prevent product spills and moisture, while keeping the shelves clean.
2. Transparent information eliminates purchasing concerns
Customers are most concerned about the freshness, ingredients, and price of bulk products. Information should be posted on the shelves to dispel concerns and enhance trust
Freshness announcement: Place product "production date, shelf life" signs next to the shelves, such as labeling bulk nuts as "fresh arrival XX day", to give customers peace of mind when making purchases;
Ingredient labeling: For specialty products such as sugar free and low salt (such as sugar free cookies and low salt miscellaneous grains), focus on labeling "sugar free" and "low salt" on shelf labels to attract customers with the correct demand;
Clear price comparison: Different specifications of the same product (such as bulk nuts 500g/1000g) are displayed adjacent to each other, with price tags indicating the unit price and total price, making it convenient for customers to compare prices and avoiding feeling that "loose weighing is not cost-effective".
3. Clean and tidy protection, keep the goods fresh and clean
Scattered products are prone to dust and moisture contamination. Proper shelf protection to keep the products clean and fresh is the foundation for enhancing attractiveness
Dust and Moisture Prevention: All bulk goods should be covered with sealed storage boxes and dust covers to prevent dust contamination; Moisture proof treatment should be applied to the bottom of the shelves to prevent miscellaneous grains and dry goods from getting damp and moldy;
Timely cleaning: Regularly clean up the scattered goods and dust on the shelves, regularly clean and disinfect the storage boxes, keep the goods and shelves clean and tidy, and avoid customers giving up their purchases due to dirty and messy goods;
Replace damaged shelves and storage boxes in a timely manner to avoid scratching customers or causing product spills, ensuring safe purchasing.
5、 Core Tip 5: Regularly optimize and iterate to maintain shelf attractiveness online
Scattered products iterate quickly and customer demands change. Shelf display cannot remain unchanged. Regular optimization is necessary to maintain attractiveness and avoid customer aesthetic fatigue
1. Regularly adjust the display to avoid visual fatigue
Fine tune the shelf display every 1-2 weeks, such as rotating the position of popular products, adjusting category zoning, and updating promotional spaces, to make customers feel fresh and willing to stay longer every time they browse;
2. Adapt to product iteration and update shelves in a timely manner
When launching new products, prioritize placing them on the golden layer and pairing them with new product labels (red "New Product" signs) to attract customers to try them out; Timely remove unsold products from shelves or adjust them to non golden layers to avoid occupying good positions;
3. Adapt to customer feedback and optimize details
Pay attention to customer feedback on purchasing (such as "out of reach" or "not found"), and optimize shelves accordingly: for example, if a customer reports that a certain product is too high, adjust it to the middle level; If there is confusion in the product category, optimize the zoning identification.