Supermarket Category Allotment & Space Planning for 925 SQM Store Project Description I am looking for an experienced supermarket / hypermarket retail planner to create a detailed category allotment and space utilization plan for a supermarket with a total area of 925 square meters. The building structure is already completed. What I need is scientifically planned category zoning and space allocation to maximize sales, improve customer flow, reduce congestion, and optimize checkout efficiency. The store caters to a mixed customer profile (Arabic + Indian + Asian), so category placement should be done based on real retail behavior and best practices, not generic layouts. Scope of Work The freelancer will be responsible for: Category-wise space allotment (in SQM or percentage) Logical zoning of departments based on customer buying patterns High-traffic vs low-traffic category placement Optimized customer flow (entry → circulation → checkout → exit) Checkout area planning (number & placement) Fast-moving vs impulse categories positioning Seasonal / promotional area suggestions Basic planogram logic (no civil work required) Categories to be Considered The plan should cover, but not be limited to: Fruits & Vegetables Bakery Butchery & Fish Dairy & Frozen FMCG / Grocery Snacks & Confectionery Beverages Household & Cleaning Personal Care Stationery / Miscellaneous Promotional / Offers Area Checkout Zone Deliverables Category allotment plan (clearly labeled) Space breakup summary (table format) Customer flow explanation Suggestions for improving sales through layout Final output in PDF + editable format (AutoCAD / Illustrator / PPT / similar) What I’m Looking For Proven experience in supermarket / hypermarket planning Understanding of retail psychology and customer flow Prior work with grocery chains, hypermarkets, or convenience stores Ability to explain decisions logically (not just draw) Please share samples of similar supermarket or retail planning work when bidding.