Following the 2022 annual CMA | SIMA Conference in Orlando, ARC brought together 9 founding retailers to explore the need for an industry group focused on Space. This Charter group was passionate about elevating Space Planning to the same professional level as Category Management, Shopper Insights, Supply Chain, and other recognized retail functions. The retailers met monthly through 2022 and into 2023 laying the foundation for an industry group focused on networking, best practice sharing, training, and more. Click through the timeline of our journey to Space Planning Community.
Building the Optimal Space Scorecard Whitepaper released
Board member Tom Test featured on ARCast
Technology Comparison Grid is completed and released to Community members
First webinars hosted with guests Deloitte and Ace Hardware
Key Elements of Space Planning Parts 1 and 2
Creating the Annual Planogram Calendar/Schedule
Space Metrics and Insights: Manage the Fleet (Whitepaper)
Original Charter members form the official Advisory Board
Hear from Flora Delaney, industry expert and President of Delaney Consulting, one of the first facilitators of the Space Planning Charter as she shares the original mission and how the group came to be.