FAQ

In the broadest sense, merchandising is any practice which contributes to the sale of products to a retail consumer. At a retail in-store level, merchandising refers to the variety of products available for sale and the display of those products in such a way that it stimulates interest and entices customers to make a purchase.

We work both with leading manufacturers and retailers. All companies who wish their products and services to have a better presence in the market place can use it.

The benefits include customer satisfaction, inventory reduction, lower out of stocks, increased sales, freed up space, lower restocking costs and other.

General facts:

• Merchandising service organizations implement planogram resets faster than retailer’s current methods.
• Merchandising service organizations have a higher quality of initial planogram compliance than retailer’s current methods.
• Faster, more accurate planogram implementation and maintenance provided by merchandising service organizations boosts sales and profits.

Our main assets are:

• highly skilled and trained merchandisers
• good control mechanisms
• long time experience

• we think on behalf of the client
• we react to client’s needs
• we listen to client’s suggestions
• we meet client’s expectations
• we innovate processes
• we increase efficiency
• we implement the newest methods
• we cut client’s costs
• we look for the most effective solutions

It is possible to use our Merchandising services for limited period of time or in certain geographic areas as a pilot project.

It is possible to have trained and experienced merchandising teams for services based on seasonal product needs, new product launches, special activities, etc.

Our Sales and Merchandising Services Include:

• Sales Channels Coverage
• Category Management
• General Merchandising
• Planograms implementation
• Store Audits
• Mystery Shopping
• Leaflet/booklet/sample distribution
• Street Sampling
• Seasonal Displays
• Product Launches
• Promotional Blitzes
• Store Revamps
• Exhibitions

All our merchandising services are based on Quality system procedures and policies in order to assure sustained performance of execution.

• All projects are planned and monitored regularly
• We have continuous supervision of all teams on the road
• We attend regular meetings with customer’s contact person for project progress results

Training is one of most important procedures we have. It is a continuous process and we try to learn more about modern merchandising techniques, we develop training material and have experienced trainers to carry out the sessions.

The project data is at your disposal on demand. Customers can view project progress  and  have summary reports.

Yes, we can store, manage and deliver any type or quantity of promotional material you have. We can also inform you regularly on stock levels per material or where they are placed, etc.

TALANTON undertakes all day to day operations of the project as well as the personnel management and the customer has the general oversight.

Effective utilization of human capital, relieving customer’s administration, management time and various resources teams.
TALANTON staff follows the rules of applied marketing techniques to implement category management, planograms and other merchandising applications efficiently.

Yes, you can change the information anytime, as long as a reasonable preparation time is given. Our services are totally flexible and customized to meet your needs. The project is considered to be dynamic and evolving and you can be sure that we can respond to changes quickly and efficiently.

Yes, there will be an assigned team for your project responsible for tackling any issue that might arise. The project manager and supervisors will be available on a frequent basis.

Our dedicated merchandising team provides a friendly and personal approach to dealing with individual clients.