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Center Store
Definition
The area of a retail store that primarily contains shelf-stable, packaged goods, typically located in the middle aisles. Center store categories often include snacks, beverages, canned goods, cereal, and household products.
How It's Calculated
Example
A grocery retailer plans promotions for center store categories like cereal and pasta differently than perimeter departments such as produce or fresh meat.
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