● Clear classification. Goods of the same category are displayed together, which is convenient for customers to buy at one time.

● The goods are obvious. There should be no place where customers can't see clearly, and there should be no place where small commodities are blocked by big commodities.

● The customer reaches for it. Boxes with lids should not be displayed on shelves, and the height of the display should be considered to facilitate customers' access.

● The shelves should be full. The shelves are full of goods, which can leave a good impression on customers and improve the logistics benefits of commodity turnover.

● Centralized display of related commodities. Displaying related goods together can not only facilitate customers to buy, but also stimulate customers' desire to buy. It should be noted that related goods should be displayed on different shelves in the same channel, in the same direction and on the same side, not on both sides of the same set of double-sided shelves.

● Separate goods that affect each other. For example, goods with bad smell, food, and goods that need audition or audition are all isolated in relatively closed sales units.

● Put impulsive purchases in obvious places to attract customers.

● Set commodity departments and groups with large passenger flow near commodity departments and groups with small passenger flow.

● Set the cargo hold according to the customer's flow law.

● Location setting should consider whether it is convenient for loading and unloading.

2. Commodity distribution

1), commodity classification

Different industries have different classification methods. In the retail industry, it is best to classify according to consumers' consumption habits and put together related products that consumers may buy.

(1), classification principle of large classification

In the supermarket, it is better not to divide it into more than ten categories, which is easier to manage. However, it still depends on the business philosophy of the operator. If operators want to expand their business scope to a wide range of fields, they may have to use more big classifications. The principle of general classification is usually divided according to the characteristics of commodities, such as production sources, production methods, treatment methods, preservation methods, etc. A large group of similar goods fall into one big category. For example, aquatic products are a big classification, because the sources of commodities in this classification are all related to water, sea or rivers, and the preservation methods and treatment methods are similar, so they can be classified into a big category.

(2) Classification principles.

A: according to the function and use of the goods.

According to the function or use of goods when they are used by consumers, such as candy and biscuits, a middle classification of "breakfast connection" is divided. Breakfast connection is a concept of function and use, and these goods are provided to solve the problem that consumers have a "rich breakfast", so in the classification, toast, bread, jam, peanut butter, cereal and other goods can be gathered to form this intermediate classification.

B: according to the manufacturing method of the goods.

Sometimes the uses of some goods are not exactly the same, and it is a bit difficult to divide them according to their uses and functions. At this time, we can approximate the method of commodity manufacturing. For example, in the large classification of livestock products, there is a Chinese classification called "processed meat", including ham, sausage, hot dog, fried chicken, bacon, bacon and other commodities. Their functions and uses are different, but they are similar in manufacturing, so "processed and reproduced meat" has become the classification of China.

C: According to the origin of the goods.

In the business strategy, sometimes it is hoped to highlight the characteristics of certain commodities and must be managed specially, so the origin of commodities is developed as the basis for classification. For example, some stores attach great importance to foreign customers in the business circle, so they pay special attention to the operation of imported goods, and list the middle classification of "imported biscuits", and all foreign biscuits are collected in this middle classification, which is convenient for the statistics of purchase or sales, and is also conducive to the performance of the store.

(3), the classification principle of small classification

Answer: According to the functional purpose.

This classification has the same principle as intermediate classification, and it is also a more subdivided classification based on function use.

B: according to specifications and packaging types.

When classifying, specifications and packaging types can be used as the principles of classification. For example, drinks packaged in aluminum foil, instant noodles in bowls and 6 kg of rice are all products under this classification principle.

C: the principle of commodity classification by composition.

Some commodities can also be classified by ingredients, such as 100% juice, and "juice containing 100% ingredients" falls into this category.

D: take the taste of goods as the principle of classification.

The classification of goods by taste, such as "beef noodles", can also be used as a small classification, and all beef noodles belong to this classification.

The principle of classification is to provide a basis for classification, which comes from the concept of goods. How to use the classification principle flexibly and work out a good classification system is the real focus of this principle.

2), regional distribution

After goods are classified, it is necessary to decide which kind of goods occupy a larger exhibition area according to different target positioning (store positioning and profit positioning). Generally speaking, the specific area allocation of supermarkets can refer to the following standards:

3), location configuration

Location configuration refers to what goods should be placed in different locations of the store. Generally speaking, the layout rules of cargo spaces at all levels of large shopping malls are as follows:

In the basement, many customers buy goods with low frequency, such as furniture, lamps, decorative materials, vehicles, hardware products and so on.

The design principle of the first floor is to ensure smooth passenger flow, and light goods with poor selectivity and exquisite packaging should be arranged, such as food, local products, cosmetics, medicines, daily necessities, bags, clothing and so on.

The design principle of the second and third floors is solemn atmosphere, and it is appropriate to arrange goods with strong selectivity, high price and large sales volume, such as men's and women's clothing, textiles, household appliances, watches and clocks, jewelry and so on.

Various professional counters can be set up on the fourth and fifth floors, such as bedding, stationery, books, glasses and photographic equipment.

Electrical appliances, musical instruments, sports equipment and other commodities that require a large storage area should be located above the sixth floor.