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Qualitative method


You want to screen several final merchandising options and identify the best one before a decision is made. Now you need more than figures. You need to know how each alternative is perceived and understood, how appealing they are.





Creating a 3D model of your product category


We create a 3D model each test layout for your product category. At this stage, we use 3D visuals instead of physical mock-ups.
Although this doesn't put shoppers in a decision-making environment, it is still more realistic and precise than traditional techniques.


The sample is usually made up of 12 to 20 shoppers from your category and is divided into a control group (current merchandising) and one or more test groups.


Procedure:
1 – Purchasing exercise in the virtual environment with shopping instructions.
2 – Face-to-face qualitative interviews lasting approx. 25 minutes.


Sample applications:
  • Screening several merchandising layouts in preparation for final selection.
  • Finalizing new merchandising ideas.


In Vivo BVA uses its own 3D modeling software.

RESULTS


Key qualitative screening indicators
Aisle performance

  • Decision-making process as influenced by aisle organization and purchasing methods
  • Main segments' visibility
  • Offer structure understanding
  • Spontaneous perception of the aisle and the image conveyed


Brand performance

  • Spontaneous recall of the brands and the visual impact of main brands in the aisle
  • Spontaneous perception of main brands
  • Image conveyed based on shopper profile
  • General opinion of main brands




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