Retano SHELFSPACE
Planogram Generator and Store Layout Control for optimized retail displays
Retano ShelfSpace is a powerful planogram software designed to help retailers optimize shelf space, improve product placement, and boost visual merchandising efficiency. Ideal for category managers, planogrammers, and merchandisers, it includes an intelligent planogram generator that automates planogram creation based on real-time data and merchandising rules.
With full control over store layout elements—such as equipment, departments, shelves, and individual SKUs—Retano ShelfSpace enables data-driven decisions to maximize retail space utilization and increase sales performance. This intelligent planogram software supports detailed analysis and real-time adjustments, making it a comprehensive solution for modern retail space planning.
The main improvements:

Shelf space management becomes effortless with an system built to optimize retail space and elevate product presentation. Automatically generated planograms—based on predefined merchandising rules—ensure effective product placement and a visually appealing shopping experience.
An intelligent planogram engine minimizes excess stock while maintaining optimal product availability. One-click adjustments, powered by sales analytics, help meet evolving customer needs quickly and efficiently.
Retano Shelfspace supports both regular and promotional layouts, synchronizing planograms and realograms for seamless visual execution. Built-in version control and change history tracking simplify layout management and improve accuracy.
For new store launches, the system streamlines floor plan creation and ensures ongoing updates—keeping shelf space management aligned with real-time store operations.
Capabilities

Benefits
Cutting down Head Office & Store Staff Costs
- Time saved on planogram release, updates, and feedback.
- Reduced time and effort required from Head Office staff in creating and updating planograms and shop floor plans for store equipment, product range, and display.
Increase customer loyalty and sales
- Standardized product displays across all stores in the chain.
- Strategic placement of high-margin products in “hot” areas for maximum profitability.
- The capability to display products on specific shelves based on thorough analysis of sales history, rather than solely relying on expert opinions.
- Grouping products based on display rules and cross-sales analysis.
- An optimal allocation of retail space based on sales history and market trends.
- Hot/cold area analysis per shelf/rack/store.

Features

Our system offers a comprehensive range of features for efficient and effective planogram generation and management, including:
- Visual planogram generation for different floor space configurations and store equipment setups;
- Automatic planogram generation based on predefined rules and criteria;
- Various product display algorithms, allowing for customization based on attributes such as size, brand, trademark, and more;
- Visual representation of sales data for planograms and store equipment, enabling analysis and optimization;
- Analysis of shop floor utilization efficiency, including by racks, item groups, and individual stores;
- Archiving of planogram history for reference and analysis purposes;
- Planogram approval tool for streamlined collaboration and decision-making;
- Central and local control for display management, ensuring consistency and control across multiple locations;
- Out-of-the-box store equipment templates for easy implementation and setup.
These features provide retailers with powerful tools to optimize their store layouts, improve product displays, and enhance overall retail performance.

Our system provides convenient access to planograms and store equipment information for store staff through a browser and a mobile app. With these tools, staff members can perform the following tasks:
- View the list of required store equipment, organized by departments, in a tree structure;
- Access and view the current store equipment planogram;
- Refer to the legend, which displays the range of store equipment available;
- View the product range on each shelf, including detailed information such as name, image, price, and physical data;
- Locate the store equipment within the shop floor layout;
- Review adjusted planograms, which are highlighted in the store fixture tree for easy identification;
- Compare current and previous planograms to track changes and modifications;
- Generate progress reports and send them to the Head Office, with the option to attach images for reference;
- Utilize a chat function to generate comments and communicate with the Head Office regarding store equipment;
- Print planograms and legends as needed.
These features empower store staff to access and interact with planograms and store equipment information, facilitating efficient store operations and effective communication with the Head Office.
Analytics
Retano ShelfSpace Management System allows control of sales density and other related KPIs for efficient retail space utilization.

- Revenues per m2 of retail area;
- Revenues per m2 of general area;
- Sales ratio vs Effective space (Stock Area).

- General Display Effective Area;
- Total store equipment area;
- Total display effective area to store equipment general area ratio;
- Effective stock area to store equipment effective area ratio;
- Shopfloor summary information;
Retano ShelfSpace in the Digital Ecosystem
SOA enables a fully functioning, reliable and easy integration with other systems.
This allows a quick, easy and secure data exchange.

Publications

Meet Retano at APAS SHOW 2025
We are pleased to announce that Retano Solutions will be participating in APAS SHOW 2025, the largest supermarket industry trade show in South America, taking place from May 12 to 15, 2025, at Expo Center Norte in São Paulo. You can find us in the Red Pavilion, Booth 730 D, Street O6/7. APAS SHOW is… Read More »Meet Retano at APAS SHOW 2025

Loyalty goes smart: GeD Store chooses Retano Loyalty&CRM to deliver a tailor-made customer experience
In today’s competitive market, customers expect more than just a product or service; they seek engaging experiences and personalized rewards that resonate with their individual needs. GeD Store, a Sicilian retailer specializing in personal and home care, has long placed its customers first. Recognizing the ever-growing consumer demand for personalization in a dynamic market, the… Read More »Loyalty goes smart: GeD Store chooses Retano Loyalty&CRM to deliver a tailor-made customer experience

Spanish DIY leader REI integrates Retano Shelfspace
REI, a leading DIY manufacturer trusted by retail giants like Leroy Merlin, Adeo, and Brico Marché, is taking its retail partnerships to the next level with Retano Shelfspace. By integrating a new solution, REI gains the ability to effectively optimize product presentation, boost brand visibility, and maximize sales efficiency. Retano Shelfspace is a versatile solution… Read More »Spanish DIY leader REI integrates Retano Shelfspace