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Perimeter-to-core handoff mapping

Follows how perimeter missions bleed into center-store decisions, with emphasis on basket cooling moments.

5 weeks · Field + stakeholder interviews · KRW 3,600,000
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Brief

Ideal for categories that rely on perimeter visibility but close in core aisles. We document temperature cues, basket placement habits, and when shoppers pause to re-orient.

What the pack includes

  • Temperature-adjacent navigation notes
  • Basket staging photo series
  • Category beacon audit (color, shape, iconography)
  • Cross-aisle sightline map
  • Distributor handoff worksheet
  • Risk log for cluttered transitions
  • Optional evening vs. weekend pass

Outcomes you can act on

  • Single narrative from perimeter interest to shelf choice
  • Short list of beacon upgrades with examples
  • Field cues for account managers visiting stores

FAQ

Yes, modest uplift for scheduling and safety coverage. We quote transparently before fieldwork.

Experience notes

“Client in beverages — the perimeter-to-core handoff map clarified why our cooler win was not showing in aisle velocity.”
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