Question of the WeekHow Does Poor In-Store Execution Impact the Profitability of Grocery Retailers? Coresight Research December 23, 2019 QUESTION OF THE WEEK: How Does Poor In-Store Execution Impact the Profitability of Grocery Retailers? Poor in-store execution can easily lead to issues such as infrequent stock replenishment and misplaced stock-keeping units which can have a negative impact on sales. 51% of grocery retailers surveyed said they lose 5–10% of sales to store operations issues, while over a third of respondents said they lose more than10% in sales annually due to poor in-store execution, according to an October 2019 survey by Coresight Research. This document was generated for Other research you may be interested in: Shoptalk Spring 2025: Day One—Creating Value Is Critical to Success; Tech-Powered Personalization Permeates Panel DiscussionsSeasonal Shopping, 4Q25—Early Spending Momentum Sets the Tone for the Holiday Season: US Consumer Survey Insights ExtraThe Agentic AI Playbook: Insights Presented by Deborah Weinswig at NRF 2025: Retail’s Big Show APACRetail Trends and Shopper Traffic Update, Q4: Early Findings & Strategic Outlook
