A free display for a grocery store is a supplied fixture, not a cost-free category. Opening inventory, freight, front-end space, labor, backstock, and replenishment still determine the economics.
Clarify the offer
- fixture ownership and return conditions
- opening inventory requirement
- freight, assembly, signage, and replacement parts
- reorder minimums and lead times
- damage and credit rules
- conditions if the program is removed
Calculate total program cost
Include landed inventory, payment timing, floor-space opportunity cost, setup, backstock, maintenance, and the cost of empty positions. Compare with weekly contribution, power availability, reorders, and inventory age.
Protect front-end productivity
Do not choose a display that blocks carts or checkout merely because it is supplied. The fixture must be visible, shoppable, and easy to refill through normal store routines.
Continue: Grocery Stores resource center, vendor guidance, or request program terms.