Channel Strategy Toolkit

Large Store Conventional

Best in Class Zone Activation

Beverage Aisle
Front of Store / Lobby
HMR
Perimeter
Checkout
Endcaps
KEY ACTIONS
1

Drive Availability

2

Win The Shelf Space > Share

3

Increase Shopability With Top Shelf Glides

KEY ACTIONS
1
RIGHT SPACE

Ensure space for executing a 3-pallet lobby display depending on store layout

2
RIGHT MIX
  • 1 – 1.5 Pallets – Portfolio SSD 12pks with expanded flavors
  • 0.5 - 1 Pallets - Sparkling Transaction Packs (Mini Cans)
  • 0.5 - 1 Pallets – Focus Packs Eg Fuze Tea during launch period

Refer to execution guidelines highlighted by Commercial

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RIGHT MESSAGING

Execute GOAT program POS to inspire purchase. Brand Wall, Lug Ons, Base Wrap, Posters.

KEY ACTIONS
1
RIGHT BRANDS - PACKS

Refer the HMR strategy embedded in CDE Strategy to execute HMR. Focus on transaction packs and IC to drive shopper conversion

2
RIGHT EQUIPMENT AND TOOLS

Execute with mini can racks, Hydration ambient display and CDE as per recommended order of entry and planogram (refer CDE strategy

3
RIGHT FOOD BUNDLES

Execute and communicate meal bundles to drive basket incidence

KEY ACTIONS
1
RIGHT MERCHANDISING

Execute strategic priorities like innovation and flavors to inspire and convert basket – Always On 52 weeks

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RIGHT PRICING

Clearly display pricing. Program Price and Case Cards Available.

KEY ACTIONS
1
RIGHT COOLER PRESENCE

Include product attributes and top 1-3 keywords.

2
RIGHT BRANDING

Use product description to emphasize benefits versus features and optimize for search (SEO) by including long tail keywords not captured in the title.

3
RIGHT ASSORTMENT

Post at least 5 concise bullets that highlight key selling points and search terms.

4
RIGHT ADJACENIES

Candy/Gum/Mint, Beverage and Salty Snack categories most important to front end checkout shoppers

Our hardest working POI

POI OBJECTIVE
60% of beverage transactions come from the beverage aisle.

Capture stock up trips

POI OBJECTIVE
40% of sales happen outside the category.

Drive basket conversion where shoppers are buying meals

POI OBJECTIVE
Shoppers are turning to the HMR for ‘at home’ meal solutions. Drive incidence via Combo purchase promotions for Dine-In and Take Home.

Drive basket conversion with occasion-based programs or innovation

POI OBJECTIVE
40% of beverages are purchased outside the beverage aisle.

The last chance to drive a beverage purchase with shoppers

POI OBJECTIVE
13% of Beverage Transactions are from the Checkout, and beverages are the #2 category people shop during impulse buys.