The Co-op Food Stores of New Hampshire and Vermont

by Dot Benham, Co-op Merchandiser

If you’re around the Co-op much, you’ll hear the term “merchandiser” a lot! But what does a Merchandiser do at the Co-op Food Stores?

To merchandise means to buy and sell goods in a business. At the Co-op there are several merchandisers responsible for the goods and services we offer at all our locations. These merchandisers are responsible for the following in their specific area:

• Determine the type of items, quality, grades and brands of products to be sold.
• Set authorized vendor, Set pricing, set ordering/delivery procedures
• Determine shelf allocation and spacing for product and categories throughout stores.
• Plan specials, new item promotion, and in store presentations.
• Make additions and deletions to product mix based on movement, customer requests and recent market trends.
• Arrange demos and sampling choices for events.
• Respond to customer suggestions, requests and concerns.

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