Blocking

Blocking

Also called facing, zoning or fronting, a retail merchandizing concept where all products of the same brand are grouped together on the physical shelf.

Related Terms

Forward Buying

Refers to the purchase of goods in quantities greater than immediately needed, with the intent to

Unplanned Out-of-Stocks

Instances where a product is unexpectedly unavailable for purchase, often resulting in lost sales and dissatisfied

Mass Merchandizer

Also refered to as mass market retailer, it is a retail business that sells a wide